FLY-day!!!

Friday is here, and, really, few things are better!
The education system releases you from its 5 day fetter.
You are free to make merry how ever you see fit,
And soak up every ounce of freedom, every last bit!
But don't get too excited, you've got to write for the news,
based on a story we've read, but which one? You choose.
Come in Monday ready to work on your rough draft,
We'll spend some time trying to perfect this craft.
Tuesday: "Cap for Steve" group will show us what they thought
And hopefully we'll be impressed with the way that they've taught.

#TBT

If you've got some newspaper, bring them to class,
Can't find some no worries, I'll spend a little cash.
We'll work toward writing about the stories we've read,
but first I have to teach you to have journalism 'cred'.
Don't forget to create 5 questions that create conversation,
Because thinking critically is the goal of liberal education.

#TBT

The Day the Teacher Gave no HW

If you're looking for homework you've come to the wrong place,
In my benevolent goodness, I've given you one day's grace.

Uniformed Visitors Entered our Gates: All Hail, STMers!

For better or worse technology is here,
Does it enliven or deaden our atmosphere?
The story tonight provides an ominous prediction,
Being thoughtfully alone is a strange predilection.
The Pedestrian by Bradbury is pretty fantastic,
Don't treat your freedoms like disposable plastic.
But I won't give you spoilers, that's not a teacher's norm.
Just read it and answer 'one-ay'. Responses in point form.

No Rhyme (No Time). No Crime!

English 11

Listen to This podcast on the role of poetry today.

It says its 54 minutes but you only have to listen to the first 23 minutes (the interview with Billy Collins).

We will revisit part of this podcast another day but for tonight, answer the following questions:

1. How does Michael Enright define poetry?
2. When does Billy Collins say people turn to poetry?
3. When does poetry speak best?
4. How did you personally like the poem "Morning"?
5. Do you think poetry is best defined as "words that don't go to the end of the page"?
6. Why did poems used to have a rhyme scheme and fixed meter?
7. Is poetry difficult because people don't read it OR do people not read poetry because it's difficult?
8. Write a statement about poetry.