Poetry Performances

Today in class we read a couple of poems and watched their performances. Then we took some time to some poems individually and then read a poem to the class. If you were absent yesterday, you cannot (and do not need to) make this up. We also finished teaching each other our literary terms, so, if you were absent, be sure to get these notes from a classmate.

Haikus

We started the day off practicing some subject-verb agreement with this handout. Then we took part in a creative writing/haiku activity. Some instructions can be found here. Make sure you include a haiku in your poetry portfolio that we'll turn in next week.

Assembly

Today we attended the "To Save A Life" assembly during first block. Before the assembly, we were able to continue to teach each other our literary terms in small groups, but only a few of them. Make sure you are up to speed on these notes.

Chain Poetry and Literary Terms

Today in class we wrote chain poems in small groups. This cannot (and does not need to) be made up. Then we took some time to teach each other our literary terms in small groups. If you were absent, be sure to get these notes from a classmate.

Subject-Verb Agreement, Acrostics and Literary Terms Research

We started the period with some work on subject-verb agreement using this handout. It is not for points, but it will be the basis of further grammar work, so make sure you know it.

Then we went to the lab to work on a short acrostic poem activity. We also used our lab time to research various poetic/literary terms. No need to make up this research, but be ready to listen and learn from classmates' research tomorrow in class.

Robert Frost and an Invitation Poem

Today's bellwork is here. In small groups, we read and discussed a few poems by Robert Frost. Those poems are here. Your assignment is to write a poem in the model of Frost's The Pasture, which is included on the handout. Here's is a copy of the assignment.

The Great Gatsby Test

Today in class we took our unit test over The Great Gatsby. Afterwards, we finished our work on our character collages while watching some scenes from the film. Have a great weekend!