TGIF

Few things in this life are really as pleasant 
as receiving an unexpected, unasked for present.
And while that is always the case no matter where,
Pleasant is the word for you to write on, if you dare.
As always 10 minutes is the name of the game,
make sure your free writes don't all look the same.
You are handing them in this coming Tuesday morn
Be ready! I don't like late work, in my side it's a thorn.
Also this weekend get into Macbeth, (act 1, scene three),
Read to the bottom of page 15, the task is question-free!

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CELEBRATION is today's free write (10 minutes)

 

Please complete this practice exam for tomorrow's class. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WRITE A FULL RESPONSE FOR EACH PROMPT AS I WILL NOT BE GRADING IT. You do have to do the readings and put in some effort to the writing prompts as I will be doing the same. There is no other homework tonight. We will discuss and review it tomorrow and move on from the Literacy Assessment after that. 

Poetry in Voice

Tips for delivering your poem 

Great Delivery

Poem recitation due Next Wednesday (Next Thursday- no class)

10 Minutes Free Writes are due in their entirety Next Tuesday.

Today's topic was SOFT.

Read Act I, scene ii and answer the questions in the handout, if you are online complete:

1.1 What information is conveyed by the conversation of the witches?

1.2 How is the character of Macbeth revealed in this scene? What are some of the tributes paid him by various people in the scene?

1.2 What traits of Duncan's character are revealed? What light does this scene throw upon the condition of Scotland under the rule of Duncan?

Lastly, I will be going over the Literacy 10 Assessment tomorrow in preparation for next Wednesday's exam. Please do your best to make it to English class on time, laptop in hand. 

Thanks

 

Mice/Men OUT; Macbeth IN

 Fate, Ambition, Destiny, Greed,
All new topics that take the lead
In our new unit of study: Macbeth,
It is a tragedy...so expect some death.
Act 1 Scene 1 is the homework tonight.
It's short, like this poem: I kept it light.
No questions to finish, those come after,
If you don't read 1.1., that'll be a disaster!

Matthew 28:6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

 PoetryinVoice.com

Please navigate through the website and pick a poem for your grade category.

Look at the judging criteria again.

Look at some of the previous winners videos.

Remember your selection must be around 25 lines

If the lines are short +25; If the lines are less -25.

Make your selection for Tuesday's class and have a backup in case someone else picks your poem first. 

Two or more students cannot say the same poem. 

Tell me which poem you will be reciting in Tuesday's class.

Don't forget to answer the anticipation guide questions for Macbeth and read the notes on the last page of the handout for Tuesday's class.

Tomorrow's Kinda like a Friday

Complete the worksheet: "Unity in 'Main' Paragraphs"
Total completion =s a marble for class party with laughs.
And tomorrow is the test in which you should study well 
Cuz, um, will there be trick questions? One never can tell!
Also give some thought to your poem  for recitation:
It must be 25 lines long to be worthy of qualification.

Back in the Saddle Again...like a Jerkline Skinner

The sun is shining so it's not THAT bad...
But returning from a break? Always a bit sad.
No matter our feelings, there's work to be done.
Complete "Self Test", all but the 'General questions' one.
And don't forget the 'Topic Sentences' worksheet,
You've got questions one through twenty to defeat!