6B+English

=Welcome to 6B English! =



Francis Ethan Brian Catherine Esther Linette Jee Jessica Kathryn Justyn Rosaria Lina Sun Ara
 * ===Our individual pages:===

**Final Exam REVIEW: ** //Final EXAM is Tuesday, June 9th.//

1. Possessive nouns: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=WCN1601 Also, page 36-37 grammar workbook

2. Linking verb and action verb: http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/grammar/actionlinking.htm Also, page 67 grammar workbook

3. Perfect tense verbs: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/pperf.htm http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/presentperfect.html Also, page 84-85 grammar workbook

4. Poetry terms. Use your worksheets and quizzes. alliteration; allusion; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis; personification; metaphor; synecdoche; symbolism; meter Helpful Power Point: Poetry Terminology PPP.ppt

5. Know [|haiku], [|couplet], [|quatrain,] what [|rhyme scheme] means and[| iambic pentameter].

6. Review //The Conch Bearer//


 * Classwork Thursday, June 4th:** FINAL EXAM REVIEW:

1. Play the game: []. Try to get under 10 seconds. 2. Play poetry pirates. [] 3. Take the quiz: []. POST your score. 4. Take these quizzes on perfect tense and POST your scores: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_present-perfect_quiz.htm http://a4esl.org/q/h/0101/ig-perfect.html

5. //Copy and paste the questions (and your answers) post on your wiki site://

a. What are three things that you liked about the character in your novel. Be specific by giving examples. b. What were the three most important events? c. In what ways are you different from the main character? Be specific. d. List five things about the setting of the story. e. What do you think are three major themes (messages that the author is trying to get across) in the story? Why? f. What are three good things you could say about this book?

6. Play as a class: []

__**Response to literature assignment.**__
 * Choose one of the two novels to read: 1. //Secret of the Andes//** by Ann Clark **2. //The Conch Bearer//** by Chitra Divakaruni

After reading each chapter, write one paragraph about the plot, characters, setting or theme of the chapter. Post and label on your wiki. **There will also be literature circle groups in class to discuss the novels.**

//The first 10 chapters due// **Wednesday, May 20th. **//Remaining chapters due// **Thursday, June 4th. **

GREEK GOD Power Point due Tuesday, June 9th.

**Classwork Tuesday, June 2nd:** 1. Warm-up. Go to [] familiarize, learn, play scatter, play space race and test. 2. Grammar workbook. 3. Work on reading assignment, Greek PP or review for final.

1. Warm-up: [|Poetry Crossword.] 2. Perfect tense--grammar wb pages 84-85. Do some exercises: http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/pperf1.htm 3. Present PP poetry forms. Take notes on your wiki during the presentations or the Keynotes posted on students' wikis. **5 points.** 4. Work on Greek god PP.
 * Classwork Friday, May 29th:**

1. Grammar workbook 78-79. 2. Finish poetry form PP.
 * Homework due Wednesday, May 27th:**

1. Take the [|verb tense quiz]. Post your score. 2. **Research and create an exciting Keynote or PowerPoint that** defines and gives an example (others' and your own) of the poetry form. //Post on your wiki. The assignment will be evaluated with// [|this rubric.] Group 1:Couplet Group 2: Tercet Group 3:Quatrain Group 4:Sonnet Group 5: Ballad Group 6: Abecedarian Group 7: Ode Group 8: The Bop Group 9: Tanka Group 10: Sonnet Group 11: Rondeau Group 12: Found Poem Group 13: Ghazal Group 14: Pantoum
 * Classwork Tues****day, May 26th :**

3. Play the poetry game: []

1. Play '[|Word Confusion]' at the 'hard' level. Post your score /20.** 2. Presentations 3. Work on reading assignment.
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 20th:

1. Paint by idioms: [][br][Busy_Beaver][14][250][250].x=32&name[br][Busy_Beaver][14][250][250].y=64 2. Poetry presentations. 3. Bring novel to //next class!//
 * Classwork Monday, May 18th:**

1. Choose 3 types of poems to write from the left hand margin: []. Post and label. 2. Poetry project presentations.
 * Classwork May 15th:**

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 * POETRY PROJECT due May 11th:

1. Using the word choice rubric below, look at haiku poems from 2 students of the opposite gender. Evaluate them on word choice. Copy and paste their haiku on your wiki. Include the grade, evidence (see below) and an example of the evidence from their poem. Let them know that you evaluated their haiku. 2. Write 2 more haikus of your own. Think of what a 5 in word choice would look like. Post.
 * Classwork Monday, May 11th**

__**WORD CHOICE**__

5--Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural
way. The words are powerful and engaging. A. Words are specific and accurate. It is easy to understand just what the writer means. B. Striking words and phrases often catch the reader's eye and linger in the reader's mind. C. Language and phrasing are natural, effective, and appropriate for the audience. D. Lively verbs add energy while specific nouns and modifiers add depth. E. Choices in language enhance the meaning and clarify understanding. F. Precision is obvious. The writer has taken care to put just the right word or phrase in just the right spot.

3--The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to
figure out the writer's meaning on a general level. A. Words are adequate and correct in a general sense, and they support the meaning by not getting in the way. B. Familiar words and phrases communicate but rarely capture the reader's imagination. C. Attempts at colorful language show a willingness to stretch and grow but sometimes reach beyond the audience (thesaurus overload!). D. Despite a few successes, the writing is marked by passive verbs, everyday nouns, and mundane modifiers. E. The words and phrases are functional with only one or two fine moments. F. The words may be refined in a couple of places, but the language looks more like the first thing that popped into the writer’s mind.

1--The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for
words to convey specific meaning. A. Words are so nonspecific and distracting that only a very limited meaning comes through. B. Problems with language leave the reader wondering. Many of the words just don’t work in this piece. C. Audience has not been considered. Language is used incorrectly making the message secondary to the misfires with the words. D. Limited vocabulary and/or misused parts of speech seriously impair understanding. E. Words and phrases are so unimaginative and lifeless that they detract from the meaning. F. Jargon or clichés distract or mislead. Redundancy may distract the reader.

**Classwork April 30th:** 1. Read: [] about ballad poetry and blues and complete worksheet. 2. Begin projects. 3. Write lyrics for your own Blues Song. Here are some examples: []

1. Finish writing 3 verses for your blues song and post on your wiki. 2. Read "My Side of the Mountain" in purple literature book pages 338-348. Answer the 3 questions in full sentences on page 338. Post on your wiki. Also, find, define and give example of 5 vocabulary words from the story. 3. Grammar Workbook page 66.
 * HW due Thursday, May 7th **

1. Memorize your Earth Day poem and be ready to recite in class. 2. Synonym Poetry--Choose any word. Write that word in capital letters on the first line. Use a thesaurus to look up the word and find three to five synonyms for it. Write the synonyms on the second line. One the third line, write a descriptive phrase about the word. The last two lines of the poem should rhyme. POST.
 * HW due Tuesday, April 28th:**

//Student Examples:// LOVE Attachment, adoration, warmth, adore Love is so pure, right down to the core.

NOISE Clamor, uproar, hullabaloo. These things can really annoy you.

1. Write a riddle poem and POST on your wiki. 2. Watch this poem and write a paragraph in response. What is the poet saying about humankind? What are your thoughts? What did you think of the poem? Why do you think she chose the title? [|Race_is_Poetry.mov.zip]
 * HW due April 23rd:**

1. Review HW. 2. What is a poetry slam? Watch and post some comments on your wiki: [] More poetry slam: [] 3. Watch: [] about Earth Day Read these [|Earth Day poems] and then write your own, record in Garageband, export to I-tunes and POST. 
 * Classwork April 23rd:**

1. Study for literary terms quiz:  **alliteration; allusion; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis ** **; personification; metaphor ; synecdoche; symbolism ** **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Short Story Reading Assignment due April 14th. **
 * HW due April 22nd:**

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Warm-up by using the words to make a poem: [] POST your poem. 2. Study the poetry terms and play some games. [] 3. Finish presentations
 * April 9th classwork:**

1.** <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Define and post on your page: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1st pers on point of view; 3rd person point of view; alliteration; allusion; biography; character trait; climax of a novel; fable; fiction; flashback; foreshadowing; free-verse = === ===
 * HW due April 9th

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**Post your writing workouts [|here]. Include your name and the prompt used.**
1. Think of a 2 syllable word. How many words can you rhyme it with? <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Present 1. If you know your figurative language terms, you can throw the teacher. Play here: [] 2. And, you can do this one: http://www.kidsonthenet.org.uk/dragonsville/metaphor1.htm 3. Try this quiz: http://www.quia.com/quiz/155626.html?AP_rand=1816404540 4. Play 'figure of speech' hangman with your friend: http://www.quia.com/hm/80390.html 5. Present lessons <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 1. With your group, teach a lesson on one of the following topics: **Metaphor, Simile, Allegory, Personification, Analogy, Parable or Symbolism**. Give an explanation, example and lead the class in an activity. March 31st classwork: ** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Warm-up: Choose a topic from the Writing Gym Station #2 and write for 10-15 minutes. Grade yourself using Word Choice. 2. Mundane/Striking T-chart. Choose 1 word from 10 different students' writing.
 * April 7th classwork:**
 * April 3rd classwork:**
 * April 2nd classwork**: Read about how to write metaphors: []
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Tips on Word Choice: []

Evaluate each one for VOICE. Supply evidence and examples. POST at the top of your page.
 * CLASSWORK March 20th:** Read 3 student essays []

**CLASSWORK March 18th**: Word Choice exercise: Go to []
Create a prompt and write two paragraphs about it in your writing gym.


 * Friday, March 20th:** <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Quiz on //Habibi// from pages 149-end. Study guide handed out in class.

Post your journal entries on your wiki page. Number them 1-5.
 * Tuesday, March 17th:** You should finish reading H//abibi// and post 5 journal entries (see above).

__**//HABIBI//** READING & JOURNAL SCHEDULE:__


 * March 9th:** pages 222-232. 5 sentence journal entry.
 * March 10th:** pages 233-243. 5 sentence journal entry.
 * March 11th:** pages 244-254. 5 sentence journal entry.
 * March 12th:** pages 255-264. 5 sentence journal entry.
 * March 13th:** pages 265-271 (end). 5 sentence journal entry.

1. Post 8 ways to write your introductory sentence on your WIKI page. 2. If you were principal, how would you change the rules of the school? List your new rules on your WIKI page using 5 vocab words from //Habibi.//
 * CLASSWORK Monday, March 9th.** Finish for HW if you do not finish in class.


 * HW DUE Wednesday, March 4th:** Read //Habibi// pages 178-208. At the top of your WIKI, post 5 questions, 5 vocab (define and sentence) and a 5 sentence summary. Remember to include the title of the assignment when you post.


 * HW DUE Friday, March 6th:** Using the topic you used in your writing gym, write a 5 paragraph essay. Post on your page. Remember: Introdcutory, 3 supporting, and concluding paragraph. Use space to separate your paragraphs. Rubric posted on my English homepage.

Read this website on writing paragraphs to answer the worksheet: []

Writing Trait: VOICE: Mimic the 'voice' of a Cookbook. Create an emotion recipe (include a photo) and upload your PAGES or WORD document next to your name. Here are a couple examples of what the assignment should look like: http://writingfix.com/6_traits/Voice/EmotionalRecipe4.htm

Create an //Habibi// crossword: http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/create.html
 * February 19, 2009**


 * February 12,2009** Post comments on your fellow students' PP presentations **[|here.]** PPP can be viewed on individual pages.

Go to this site and take a pronoun quiz: http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/67.html and this one: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/pronoun_quiz.htm ok, and one more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/skillswise/mod_quizzes/words/grammar/interestsentences/pronouns/quizengine?quiz=simplequiz3;templateStyle=simplequiz;pagerType=pages;pagerData=1 || <span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 8);"> || Here is a recent article about schools being bombed in Gaza (where Palestinians live): http://infoweb.newsbank.com/iw-search/we/Static?p_product=Breaking&f_location=breaking&p_theme=current&p_action=doc&p_nbid=P5EQ5BTYMTIzMzgxMTAxMi42OTQ5MDoxOjM6a2lz&f_docnum=AP020309t2&f_topic=1&f_prod=&f_type=&d_refprod=SPECIALREPORTS
 * February 9th, 2009**


 * February 5th, 2009** Answer the questions on this worksheet: [[image:http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/file/view/Habibi+pgs+90-100"]][| Habibi pgs 90-100] Copy. paste and POST [|here.]

In the novel we are reading in class, //Habibi,// a young girl moves from the USA to her father's homeland of former Palestine. For this project, you will research the Israel-Palestinian conflict and develop a position of your own on the topic. The directions for the project are outlined here:
 * February 4th, 2009**

Read your pages between 48- 83 of //Habibi//. Post 7 of your own questions and 3 vocabulary words (defined) [|HERE.]
 * JANUARY 22nd, 2009**

What is //happening// in the life of Liyana? She is chatting on MSN with her friend back in the states. What does their chat look like? Post [|here.]
 * JANUARY 20th, 2009**

We are reading the novel //Habibi i//n class now. Watch the video and write five facts about Palestine[| here.]
 * JANUARY 13, 2009**

Research the 6 traits of writing and post your findings [|here.]

Play the [|noun game] and post your story [|here].

Write a paragraph (SHOW don't TELL) about a cherished posession. Post your paragraph [|here.]

Please take a <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|Gilgamesh quiz.]