HW for Thursday, 1/31

Please follow the steps below:

1) Ask an adult (someone other than who you asked last time) what his/her favorite poem is.
2) Ask him/her why he/she likes that poem.  Get a detailed answer!  If he/she says "Because it's good," ask, "Why do you think it's good?"  When did he or she first encounter this poem?
3) Ask 2 of your peers what their favorite poems are.
4) Repeat step 2.
5) Now, find those 3 poems (1 adult's, 2 peers') and copy them into your anthology google doc.
6) Under each of those 3 poems, write 3 sentences explaining who likes this particular poem and why, and what you think of the poem and why.  That means you will write a TOTAL OF 9 SENTENCES (at least).

HW for Wednesday, 1/30

Finish your picture poem.
And do any make up work you need to do.

HW for Tuesday, 1/29

IRP 5

Please type your answer. Include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment.

Week 5 Question: What morals or lessons do you think the author intends his/her reader to find in this book? (200 words)

HW for Monday, 1/28

Poetry Challenge #7!

Choose one of the following prompts, and write a poem that is at least 15 lines long.

Your poem must include . . . 

1 instance of personification

3 sensory details

and 2 instances of alliteration.

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem using the following title: "Another Language", or "Translation".

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem using the following start: "What good is a day..."

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem about the "ultimate" poem, or what a poem "should" do.

HW for Friday, 1/25

Poetry Challenge 6

Choose one of the poetry prompts below and write a poem -- follow the directions carefully!

Your poem must be at least 15 lines long.
It must include at least 2 metaphors (NOT similes!).
It must include at least 3 sensory details!

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem about seasonings. For example, "Salt and Cinnamon".

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem about a very small object.

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem using the title, "You Need to Have a Plan".

HW for Thursday, 1/24

Study for Vocab Quiz 3.2!
If you need a link to the words, click on the "Vocab List" link on the right and scroll to the last page for the latest set of words.

Pictures for you . . .

Nathan: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863851
Richard: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863863
K'Nihja: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863898
Ibrahim: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863884
Cindy: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863921
Shavar: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863935
Nicole: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863876
Jackson: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/best-photos-2012-year-pictures_n_2277480.html#slide=1863868