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//**__Welcome to our individual pages__**:// David C Su Jin C Fiona C Elliot C Christine HJ K Julia K Anna M Y K See Won K Rachel K Christina Ye Eun K Gene L Elaine M Johnny P Mike P Colin S Michelle S Michael S Seung S Stacy K Penelope M Yoonha C Robby H

Final Exam REVIEW //Exam is Friday, June 5th.//

1. List and define the [|6 traits of writing]:

2. Poetry terms. Use your worksheets and quizzes. alliteration; allusion; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis; personification; metaphor; synecdoche; symbolism; meter; foot; form; stanza.

Helpful sites: http://www.studystack.com/studytable-116667 http://www.geocities.com/athens/parthenon/9502/figrtv.html

5. Know how to write a haiku, ode, ballad, rondeau, tanka, abecedarian, sonnet, couplet, tercet,

Helpful sites: http://thewordshop.tripod.com/forms.html http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/197 Helpful Power Point: Poetry Terminology PPP.ppt

6. Understand what ABAB rhyme scheme means and iambic pentameter, trochee, spondee, dactyl. Be ready to give an example of each. This worksheet will help you review:

7. Review either //Shiva’s Fire// or //The Serpent’s Children//


 * Classwork Wednesday, June 3rd:** FINAL EXAM REVIEW:

1. Play the game: http://www.studystack.com/matching-593. Try to get under 10 seconds. 2. Play poetry pirates. The first one to finish = Friday Prize: http://daisyane.myweb.uga.edu/6200/project/game.html 3. Take the quiz: http://www.funtrivia.com/playquiz/quiz2112861831558.html 4. Take this quiz on meter. http://unix.cc.wmich.edu/~cooneys/tchg/quiz/meter/q2/quiz.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: http://www.quia.com/cb/124304.html

__**Response to literature assignment.**__
 * Choose one of the two novels to read:1. //The Serpent’s Children// by Laurence Yep; 2. //Shiva’s Fire by Suzanne// Staples**

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 Friday, May 22nd. Remaining chapters due Wednesday, June 3rd. **

**Classwork Tuesday, June 2nd:** 1. Warm-up. Go to http://quizlet.com/806417/fis-grade-8-poetry-terms-flash-cards/ familiarize, learn, play scatter, play space race and test. 2. Stacy and Sujin present 3. Work on reading assignment/review for final.

1. Warm-up: [|Poetry Crossword.] 2. Present PP poetry forms. Take notes on your wiki during the presentations or the Keynotes posted on students' wikis. **5 points.** 3. Literature Circles 4. Independent work: review for exam or work on literature assignment.
 * Classwork Friday, May 29th:**

1. Hand out SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT (yeah!) 2. Present PP poetry forms. Take notes on your wiki during the presentations or the Keynotes posted on students' wikis. **5 points.** 3. Literature Circles
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 27th:**

1. Take the [|verb tense quiz]. Post your score. 2. Play the poetry game: http://216.65.23.17/gamegoo/games/wiznpigs/wiznpigs.html 3. **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
 * Classwork** **Monday, May 25th :**


 * Classwork Friday, May 22nd:**

1.Be the first to launch the rocket: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/english/blastrocket.shtml 2. Play the quiz show against a friend or the computer:http://www.iknowthat.com/com/App?URL=%2Fcom%2FQuery%2FActivityData%3FActivityID%3D1090648&ID=1090648&File=Bees.htm&Type=D&App=QuizShow 3. Presentations 4. Reading your novel.

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

1. Paint by idioms: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/words.cgi?A1=s&A15=..%2Fidioms%2F&A2=3&A9=0&name[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:**


 * BIG POETRY PROJECT: Due May 14th **
 * [[image:http://c1.wikicdn.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" caption="external image msword.png" link="http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/file/view/Poetry%20Project%20grade%207.doc"]] Poetry Project grade 7.doc**

**Classwork May 14h:** 1. Post all of your electronic items having to do with Poetry Project on your wiki. 2. Take this [|quiz] Take a screen shot of your score and post. 3. Present projects.

1. Choose 3 types of poems to write from the left hand margin: [] 2. Work on poetry projects. Remember, class presentations should be about 10-15 minutes in length.
 * Classwork May 13th:**

1. Using the rubric, look at haiku poems from 2 students of the opposite gender. Evaluate them on word choice and voice. Copy and paste their haiku on your wiki. Include the grade, evidence (see hand-out) 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**

1. Purple literature book read pages 723-730. Do Critical Thinking questions #1-5 on page 730. Post your answers in sentences. **Classwork April 30th:** 1. Remember to wear your house colors tomorrow. 2. Write an **I Don't Understand...:POEM** /POST on your wiki. Begin the poem with "I don't understand..." List three things you do not understand about the world or people. Name a few things you do not understand most of all. End the poem with examples of a few things you DO understand.
 * HW due Thursday, May 7th:**

Student Example:

I DON'T UNDERSTAND...

I don't understand why people dislike me why people can't get along why dogs are colorblind and cats aren't

But most of all why people are prejudiced why people must move away why people argue over stupid stuff why there is wars

3. Listen to Blues Songs

4. Write an **I Am...POEM**

Below are line-by-line directions for writing this kind of poem:

Line Capitalize each noun.
 * 1) 1. I am
 * 2) 2. Three nouns about which you have strong feelings. Begin each with a capital letter.
 * 3) 3. A complete sentence about two things that you like.
 * 4) 4. Three nouns that describe what you like to see in other people; end with "are important to me."
 * 1) 5. A sentence containing a positive thought or feeling. It can tell what you find acceptable in yourself.
 * 2) 6.-#7. Sentence in which you show something negative in yourself or others, however the sentence must end by showing that out of something BAD can come GOOD. Use the word "but" to link the bad and good.
 * 3) 8.-#9.-#10. Each line is a short sentence relating something about which you have strong feelings--likes or dislikes. They do not have to relate to each other or to the previous lines you have written.
 * 4) 11. End with "This is me" or "I am."

Student Examples:

I am Life, Hope, Living I care very much about the world and life on it. Honesty is important to me. Optimism is important to me. Unselfishness is important to me. Hospitality is a good thing. Meanness is bad, but can be goot to get people off your back. The world is getting weaker. The longer the days the more beautiful they are. People are too negative. I am.

5. Write your own haiku poem (http://haiku.cc.ehime-u.ac.jp/~shiki/Start-Writing.html). Create a presentation that shows images to go along with your poem. __Examples:__ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiZTrPVh81A 1. Record and POST your own Blues Song (with backing music) with Garageband. Remember: 1-4-5. You can make your own music (the best option!) or import this Blues Song clip into Garageband and then sing over it: media type="file" key="Blues Acoustic Wav 21464.wav"
 * HW due April 30th**

1. Poem for Middle Matters. Show HW. 2. Read: http://www.smithsonianglobalsound.org/archives_05.aspx and do worksheet. 3. Finish writing your own Blues Song. Here are some examples: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/music_in_poetry/highschool.html
 * Classwork April 28th:**

1. Read pages 754-755 in purple literature book. Answer Critical Thinking questions #1-5 on page 755. Post the answers on your wiki (complete sentences). 2. Memorize and post your Earth day poem.
 * HW Due Tuesday, April 28th:**

1. Review HW. 2. What is a poetry slam? Watch and post some comments on your wiki: [] More poetry slam: [] 3. Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OUmG2bG2BQ 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:**

//earth mother earth// a green place to roam thoughts rattle my dome earth mother earth so true and so blue these words are for you earth mother earth won't leave you alone earth mother earth the place i call home
 * Here's Mr. Schwagler's Earth Day poem:**

3. MEMORIZE your Earth Day poems. Read poems out loud poetry slam style. Audience rates /10.

1. 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] 2. Write a list poem and post on your wiki. [|How to List Poetry.doc]
 * HW due April 23rd:**

1. Take QUIZ
 * April 21st classwork:**

2. Watch the tutorial and then [|write your own riddle poem.]



1. Show reading assignment on your screen. 2. Post your own examples of figurative language terms (from sheet handed out last week). 3. Create a shape poem and POST. [] 4. Create an acrostic poem and POST: [] 5. Create a diamante poem and POST: []  6. Watch this poet and comment: []
 * April 20th classwork:**

1. Study for literary terms quiz: **1st pers ** **on point of view; 3rd person point of view; alliteration; allusion; climax of a novel; character trait; fable; flashback; foreshadowing; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis**  **; personification; metaphor**
 * HW due April 21st:**


 * Short Story Reading Assignment**<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> Due in class April 20th . [[file:Grade 7 Short Story Reading Assignment.doc]]

<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**April 16th classwork:** 1. Create a friend's portrait poem. POST. 2. Literary Terms--Create your own examples using the terms from the figurative language word list. Include images/pics that reinforce the meaning of at least 5 of the terms. Write your own poem. See worksheet. POST everything. 3. Watch this poet and comment on your WIKI: [] 1. Write self-portrait poem and post. 2. video/quiz 3. <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read about how to write your own Blue's song/poem: [] Take notes and post your notes on your WIKI. 4. Read aloud self-portrait poems. <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
 * April 14th classwork:**

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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**April 10th classwork:** 1. WARM-UP: Write a poem using: [] Post your poem. Read some others'. 2. FINISH presentations. Review Crossroad's worksheet. 3. Simile of self.=====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HW due April 9th: **<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 <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">  =====

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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**April 9th classwork:** 1. Warm-up by using the words to make a poem: [] POST your poem. 2. Review HW. Finish presentations. 3. Review Crossroads sheet. 4. Study the poetry terms and play some games. [] 5. Read about how to write your own Blue's song/poem: [] =====

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 * April 7th classwork:** 1. Choose any 2 syllable word. How many words can you think of that rhyme with this word? 9:25 = Time's Up! POST 2. Match the terms [] 3. Try this quiz: [] 4. Play 'figure of speech' hangman with your friend: [] 5. Present lessons=====

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 * April 3rd classwork:** 1. If you know your figurative language terms, you can throw the teacher. Play here: http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/fling3.html 2. Present lessons 3. 'Crossroads' poem/song <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> =====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 1 classwork: ** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Read about figurative language how to write metaphors: [] 2. With your group, teach a lesson on one of the following topics: //Metaphor, Simile, Allegory, Personification, Analogy, Parable or Brainstorming.// Give an explanation, example and lead the class in an activity. =====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">HW due April 1st: **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You should have written at least 3 paragraphs from the Writing Gym Station #2. Post on your page. =====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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. Choose 1 word from each student's paragraph. Change it from a boring word to an exciting word. Tips on Word Choice: [] =====

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 * DUE Friday, March 20th:** Three-page paper (between 900-1200 words) for //I, Juan de Pareja.// Choose one of the three options. Post on your WIKI site as a Word or Pages document. No late papers accepted. Option #1 Historical Newspaper: [[file:I, Juan de Pareja option #1.doc]] Option #2 Autobiography/Discussion/Critique: [[file:I, Juan de Pareja option #2.doc]] Option #3 Report: [[file:I, Juan de Pareja option #3.doc]] **• The paper will be assessed using the 6 Traits of Writing Rubric:**=====

**CLASSWORK March 16th**:
1. Take the quizlet quiz http://quizlet.com/test/770515/ Show me your score. 2. Word Choice exercise: Go to [] Create a prompt and write 2 paragraphs about it. Post on your page and label: March 16th Writing Gym--Word Choice 3. Look at the painting and answer page 25 of the packet. [] 1. Post your 8 ways to write your introductory sentence[| here]and on your own 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 the vocab words on page 20 of the packet.
 * HW DUE Friday, March 13th:** Using 5 vocab words from packet page 20, write a paragraph about something that really annoys you. Post on your WIKI site.
 * DUE Monday, March 16th:** Finish reading //I, Juan de Pareja//. Finish answering questions in packet pages 21-24.
 * CLASSWORK Monday, March 9th.**

1.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 http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/
 * HW DUE Monday, March 9th**:

2. Read //I, Juan de Pareja// chapters 9 and 10.

Read this website on writing paragraphs to answer the worksheet: http://www2.actden.com/writ_Den/Tips/paragrap/index.htm Post your writing workouts [|here.] Include your name and the prompt used. 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
 * HW DUE March 4th:** 1. Finish ch 7 Answer worksheet. 2. Finish paragraph worksheet. 3. Read ch 8 and POST on your wiki 3 questions, 3 vocab (define and sentence) and a 3 sentence summary. 4. Study for ch 6-7 QUIZ //I, Juan de Pareja.//

Recipes can be found on individual pages.

//**February 23rd, 2009** chapter 6 post [|10 questions here]

Five about five from five. [|Post here, please.]
 * February 19th, 2009**

Chapter 5 7 Qs and 3 defined vocab and poem. [|Post here.]
 * February 17th, 2009**


 * February 13th, 2009**

test your scrabble skills: http://www.hasbro.com/games/adult-games/scrabble/home.cfm?page=Entertainment/Games/scrabble Chapter 4 3 vocabulary. [|Post here.]

Juan's journal chapter 3. [|Post here.]
 * February 12th, 2009**

What are your thoughts on the painter biographies? Post [|here.]
 * February 10th, 2009**
 * HW:** Post chapter 3// I, Juan de Pareja //7 questions and vocabulary **[|here]**

Post your notes on the first two pages of the packet [|here.]
 * February 5th, 2009**

Read this article from today's news about never giving up: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090205/od_afp/skoreamotoringoffbeat_20090205024852

As we read about the painter Diego Velazquez in the novel// I, Juan dePareja, //research some of these other Spanish painters. Create a PP or Keynote presentation on your painter using the following template: DUE: FEBRUARY 10th. No late assignments accepted.
 * February 3rd, 2009**

Biographies can be found on individual pages.//
 * Here is the rubric for the Spanish painter assignment: [[image:http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/text/plain.png width="32" height="32" link="http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/file/view/rubric+Spanish+bio.xls"]][| rubric Spanish bio.xls]**

=<span style="color: rgb(0, 8, 255);"> = <span style="color: rgb(14, 12, 14);">JANUARY 23rd, 2009 Write about your earliest memory. Also, what things about your life so far seem most important? [|Post here.]

JANUARY 23rd, 2009 Working with a partner, define the words from I, Juan de Pareja//, create and make up a TV commercial. Post[|a script using t]he words.

JANUARY 20, 2009

Post Crispin-Bear chat [|here.] Crispim pages 239-267. Read and answer the questions [| Crispin pages 239-268.doc] and [|post.]

JANUARY 16, 2009

1. 100 word journal entry from Crispin on what is happening now in his life (up to page 239) [|Post here please.] 2. Crispin pages 207-239. Type your answers on the [| Crispin pages 207-239.doc] and then [|post.]

3. Take this Crispin quiz: http://www.triv.net/html/Users6/u15965.shtml

4. and this one: http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/Literature/Crispin-The-Cross-of-Lead-276099.html

JANUARY 13, 2009

Please post your answers [|here.]

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

JANUARY 9, 2009 ASSIGNMENT

1. Play the [|noun game] and[| post your short story] that you write in 15 minutes.

2. Read the [|passage]on Middle Ages life and answer the worksheet.

JANUARY 7, 2009

[|Crispin Power Point jigsaw.doc].
When you finish your Crispin pages, copy and paste [|here.]

Watch the Crispin movie trailer and post your comments [|here.]

November 27th Assignment: post your rough draft character sketch [|here.]

PODCASTS Ulysses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OEkIYefq4 http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=13nXucZHOJw http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=wK3ER6V6CSo (Johnny and David)

http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/message/view/Advisory+7/7282279

Fiona and Julia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7v3-Y5ICE Fiona And Julia : Puppet show 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbQFPiBtyg Amy Lee:http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=TFOaXV-Io7c