Worth: 35 Points
Directions: Write a 3 paragraph essay on the prompt "Do our differences define us?".
You will be graded on your organization (introduction, body, conclusion), conventions and ideas.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Descriptive Essay
Students are finishing up their descriptive essay today in class. This essay is worth 75 points and has been done on www.essayscorer.com/ph/nm/vvhs. If you would ever like to read your students writing then go to the website and your student can plug in their username and password. All of their essays for this semester will be saved on this site for your viewing.
Slam Poem
Due: 2/12/10
Worth: 40 points
Students are writing and presenting a Slam poem in class on friday. These poems are on the topic of "Where I am From". If you are a parent and are reading this please ask your student to share their poem with you. You will be surprised by the quality and moved by the content.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday and Thursday Assignment 1/27-1/28
Figurative Language Poems and Response Questions
Due Date: Friday January 29th
Worth: 10 points
Directions: Answer questions 1-6 on page 628 and question 1-4 on page 629 on a seperate sheet of paper. Please restate the question in your answer.
Due Date: Friday January 29th
Worth: 10 points
Directions: Answer questions 1-6 on page 628 and question 1-4 on page 629 on a seperate sheet of paper. Please restate the question in your answer.
Assignments for Monday and Tuesday 1/25-1/26
Imagery Walkabout:
Due: Next Class Period
Worth: 20 Points
Directions: Pick two places in your house and write a half page description of them using imagery. Remember that imagery is language that appeals to the senses. Spend time describing what the setting smells like, sounds like, looks like, and feels like.
Due: Next Class Period
Worth: 20 Points
Directions: Pick two places in your house and write a half page description of them using imagery. Remember that imagery is language that appeals to the senses. Spend time describing what the setting smells like, sounds like, looks like, and feels like.
Assignment for Monday and Tuesday 1/25-1/26
Haiku Poems an
Haiku Poems:
Due: 1/27-1/29
Worth: 20 Points
Directions: Write three Haiku poems on nature. They must be done on computer paper and either typed or written in pen.
Haiku poems are a form of Japaneese poetry that follows a specific pattern. The pattern is that the first line is 5 syllables, the second line is seven syllables and the third line is 5 syllables.
Example:
As the wind does blow (5 syllables)
Across the trees, I see the (7 syllables)
Buds blooming in May (5 syllables
taken from: http://www.international.ucla.edu/shenzhen/2002ncta/cunningham/Webpage-HaikuPoems.htm
Haiku Poems:
Due: 1/27-1/29
Worth: 20 Points
Directions: Write three Haiku poems on nature. They must be done on computer paper and either typed or written in pen.
Haiku poems are a form of Japaneese poetry that follows a specific pattern. The pattern is that the first line is 5 syllables, the second line is seven syllables and the third line is 5 syllables.
Example:
As the wind does blow (5 syllables)
Across the trees, I see the (7 syllables)
Buds blooming in May (5 syllables
taken from: http://www.international.ucla.edu/shenzhen/2002ncta/cunningham/Webpage-HaikuPoems.htm
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Essay #1: Descriptive Essay
Final Draft Date: Feb. 10 (a)/11 (b)
Revisions:Students are required to make three revisions between now and Feb. 10/11.
Total Points: 75 points
Revisions:Students are required to make three revisions between now and Feb. 10/11.
Total Points: 75 points
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