JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Do you like poetry? B) List as many poets as you can. C) List all the poems you can think of in five minutes. AGENDA 8.RL.1 I CAN pre-test my knowledge of Poetry and its TERMS. I CAN pre-test and explain/analyze why a poet uses figurative language in a poetic piece. Begin Poetry Unit. Monday, April 9, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Get a Lit. Book. B) Turn to page 618. C) Make a Vocabulary Notebook, using the definitions on this page, for the words: onomatopoeia, ballad, epic, narrative poem, lyric poem, ode, and sonnet. D) Read p.619, How to Read a Poem. AGENDA 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN read Poetry and analyze its meaning and the poet’s intentional use of figurative language. Read: “Riding Lesson” & “Introduction to Poetry” Tuesday, April 10, 2012

ENRICHMENT 4/16/2012 Get your Framework Notes Write in: The Belle of Amhearst, The Effects of Gamma-Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds, & The Taming of the Shrew On your notes today, LIST: What you Should Do in your skit What you SHOULD NOT DO! Skits start the end of next week!

ENRICHMENT 4/24/2012 Get your Framework Notes Get your Crash book 10 Point Day!

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Turn to page 624 in the Lit. Book. B) Make a Vocabulary Notebook, using the definition on this page, for the word lyrics. C) Read p.624, “Before You Read”. AGENDA 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN read Poetry and analyze its meaning and the poet’s intentional use of figurative language. Read: “Valentine for Ernest Mann” New words page 628… Wednesday, April 11, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: No JOURNAL! AGENDA DO YOUR VERY BEST! BE AWARE OF TIME! USE ALL OF YOUR TEST TAKING STRATEGIES! Thursday, April 12, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss Open Lit. Book to page 629. Listen to “Paul Revere’s Ride”! Thursday, April 12, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Turn to page 636 in the Lit. Book. B) Make a Vocabulary Notebook, using the definition on this page, for the words tall tale and exaggeration. C) Read p.636, “Ballad”. AGENDA FLOCABULARY! 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN read Poetry and analyze its meaning and the poet’s intentional use of figurative language. Read: “The Cremation of Sam McGee” Friday, April 13, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A)Transfer any and all examples you came up with yesterday to your vocabulary notebook. B) Examine both poems again and add more examples. AGENDA 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN understand and discuss the difference between two poems that are alike in structure. Compare and Contrast: “The Dying Cowboy” & “Davy Crocket” Monday, April 16, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A)Transfer any and all examples you came up with yesterday to your vocabulary notebook. B) Examine both poems again and add more examples. AGENDA 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN understand and discuss the difference between two poems that are alike in structure. Compare and Contrast: “The Dying Cowboy” & “Davy Crocket” Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Born on a mountain top in Tennessee, Greenest state in the land of the free. Raised in the woods so's he knew every tree, Killed him a bear when he was only three. Davy, Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier. Fought single handed through the Injun war, Till the Creeks was whipped and peace was restored. And while he was handling this risky chore, Made himself a legend, forevermore. Davy, Davy Crockett the man who don't know fear. He went up to Congress and served a spell Fixin' up the government and laws as well. Took over Washington, so I heard tell, And patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell. Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear. When he come home, his politickin' was done, While the western march had just begun. So he packed his gear, and his trusty gun And let out a grinnin' to follow the sun. Davy, Davy Crockett, leading the Pioneer.

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: ORGANIZE, STRAIGHTEN, and READY your BINDER for the end of the YEAR ASSESSMENT! (137 Journals) AGENDA 8.L.6 – Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific words and phrases, gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. KETCHUP & KINDERGARTEN DAY Wednesday, April 18, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Turn to page 666 in the Lit. Book. B) Make a Vocabulary Notebook, using the definition on this page, for the words elegy and extended metaphor. C) Read Literary Focus &Background on p.666. AGENDA 8.RL.4 & 8.RL.5 I CAN define new terms specific to POETRY. I CAN read Poetry and analyze its meaning and the poet’s intentional use of figurative language. Read: “O Captain! My Captain!” Friday, April 20, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: On your iPad, please go to the following link and take a survey: vey-Students AGENDA Research Personal Choice Project of Poetry! Monday, April 23, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: Check your Poetry Vocabulary Notebook words and make sure you have two examples for each! AGENDA Personal Choice Poetry Project! 8.W.8, 8.RL.9, and 8.SL.5 I CAN look at my knowledge to find a poet/poem I wish to teach my class. I CAN use several resources to gain knowledge. I CAN create a project/presentation/model/presentation of my choosing for presentation to my class. Tuesday, April 24, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: Check your Poetry Vocabulary Notebook words and make sure you have two examples for at least three more words! AGENDA Personal Choice Poetry Project! 8.W.8, 8.RL.9, and 8.SL.5 I CAN look at my knowledge to find a poet/poem I wish to teach my class. I CAN use several resources to gain knowledge. I CAN create a project/presentation/model/presentation of my choosing for presentation to my class. Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Scores – 4 is AWESOME! 3 – Nice Try 2 – So-So 1- You’re Here 0=  Names – Skit Title EXPRESSION AND GESTURE “Be seen” LOUDNESS AND CLARITY “Be heard” STAGE PRESENCE “Be brave” Costumes “Looking Good”

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: Check your Vocabulary Notebook words and make sure you have two examples for at least three more words! AGENDA Personal Choice Poetry Project! 8.W.8, 8.RL.9, and 8.SL.5 I CAN look at my knowledge to find a poet/poem I wish to teach my class. I CAN use several resources to gain knowledge. I CAN create a project/presentation/model/presentation of my choosing for presentation to my class. Thursday, April 26, 2012

Get your Framework Notes Get your Crash book 10 Point Day!

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: LAST DAY! PROJECT – PERSENTAION – CREATION – DUE MONDAY! AGENDA Personal Choice Poetry Project! 8.W.8, 8.RL.9, and 8.SL.5 I CAN look at my knowledge to find a poet/poem I wish to teach my class. I CAN use several resources to gain knowledge. I CAN create a project/presentation/model/presentation of my choosing for presentation to my class. Friday, April 27, 2012

JOURNAL: Write this in your journal and leave space between each: Group #1Group #2Group#3 AGENDA Journal Activity/Discussion Get iPads Take Pre-Test/Record Scores/Discuss JOURNAL: A) Check your Vocabulary Notebook words and make sure you have two examples for at least three more words! B) Create a FRAMEWORK Note for today’s presentations. AGENDA Personal Choice Poetry Project Presentation! 8.W.8, 8.RL.9, and 8.SL.5 I CAN teach my class a poet/poem. I CAN use several resources to gain knowledge. I CAN create a project /presentation /model /creation of my choosing to present to my class. Monday, April 30, 2012