Sunday, August 5, 2012

Quarter 1, Week 2 (ending August 10)

Monday, August 6                                                      
Classwork: 
Homework: 
  1. Study New Roots List #2: auto/aut, belli, bibl, bio, capit/capt, carn, caus/caut
  2. Vocab Unit #1: Learning Definitions
  3. Login to Online Literature text and complete the assigned reading
  4. Reminder: Return signed forms to Period 1 teacher! Ho'olokahi Packet page goes to Spalding, Mossman, Kihara or Fisher!
  5. Begin Thinking about object poem (focus on symbolism, imagery and figures of speech)
Tuesday, August 7                                                
Classwork: 
  • Do Now: Object writing
  • After: Listen to the Model Selection 'The Poetic Interpretation of the Twist' and 'The Empty Dance Shoes'
  • Then: Introduce Honors Poetry Terms List (for later use)
  • Next: 'good' poetry argumentative writing activity introduction
  • Preview: 'The Bridegroom', 'The Guitar', and 'Danny Deever'
Homework: 
  1. Continue working on edits for Object Poem to include simile, metaphor, and personification
  2. Work on online assignments for Literature Textbook
  3. Think About: Argument Writing Activity
Thursday, August 9                                                        
Classwork: 
Homework: 
  1. Study for Roots Quiz #2: auto/aut, belli, bibl, bio, capit/capt, carn, caus/caut
  2. Reminder: Vocab Unit #1: Learning Definitions
  3. If necessary: Poem 1, draft 1- due next Tuesday in class (must include symbolism, imagery, figures of speech)
  4.  'Good' Poetry Argument Writing activity: continue from classroom