April 29, 2016

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 5:06 am

Thursday, April 28, 2016. Regular schedule. No computers until the various coaching teams are satisfied.

EQ: How can I effectively deliver a poem? How can I plan a poem “anthology” complete with artwork?

LA/SS: Slam competition coaching. Poetry “anthology” foldout construction and planning.

Homework due today: None, unless you are a slam competitor or coach.

Homework for tomorrow: If you are a slam coach or a competitor, you should help with practice and/or practice.

April 28, 2016

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 5:50 am

Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Advisory schedule. No computers for 1/4.

EQ: How can I effectively deliver a poem? How can I plan a poem “anthology” complete with artwork?

LA/SS: Slam competition. Poetry “anthology” foldout construction and planning.

Homework due today: None, unless you are entering the slam. American history projects due.

Homework for tomorrow: If you are a slam coach or a competitor, you should help with practice and/or practice.

April 27, 2016

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 6:56 am

Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Regular schedule. No computers, unless you need to print the poem you are delivering today.

EQ: How can I effectively deliver a poem? How can I plan a poem “anthology” complete with artwork?

LA/SS: Poem presentation. Poetry “anthology” foldout construction and planning.

Homework due today: YOUR INDIVIDUAL POEM PRESENTATION WILL BEGIN TOMORROW. IF YOU ARE ENTERING THE SLAM, YOU WILL DELIVER YOUR POEMS ON WEDNESDAY, SO YOU WILL NEED TO PRACTICE.

Homework for tomorrow: No more time spent on the American history “daily life” project. If you need to work, do so tonight. I will collect tomorrow.

April 26, 2016

Monday, April 25, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 7:10 am

Monday, April 25, 2016. Advisory schedule. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.

EQ: How can I effectively deliver a poem? How can I show understanding of early American culture?

LA/SS: Poem presentation practice. Finish American history “daily life” projects.

Homework due today: I was supposed to check your three poems from last week. I will check them today.

Homework for tomorrow: YOUR INDIVIDUAL POEM PRESENTATION WILL BEGIN TOMORROW. IF YOU ARE ENTERING THE SLAM, YOU WILL DELIVER YOUR POEMS ON WEDNESDAY, SO YOU WILL NEED TO PRACTICE.

April 25, 2016

Friday, April 22, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 6:48 am

Friday, April 22, 2016. Advisory schedule. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.

EQ: How can I effectively deliver a poem? How can I show understanding of early American culture?

LA/SS: Poem presentation to small and large groups. American history projects.

Homework due today: In addition to the Nikki Giovanni worksheet poem, you have two poems to finish. THESE WILL BE DUE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TODAY!

Homework for Monday: None

April 22, 2016

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 7:12 am

Thursday, April 21, 2016. Regular schedule. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.

EQ: How can I create an effective audience participation poem? Can I describe life during the 19th century in America?

LA/SS: Start your poem composition and 19th century America daily life cards- research, art and writing.

Homework due today: None

Homework for tomorrow: In addition to the Nikki Giovanni worksheet poem, you have two poems to finish. THESE WILL BE DUE BEGINNING OF PERIOD TOMORROW

April 21, 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 6:09 am

Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Advisory schedule. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.

EQ: How can I create an effective audience participation poem? Can I describe life during the 19th century in America?

LA/SS: Start your poem composition and 19th century America daily life cards- research, art and writing.

Homework due today: None

Homework for tomorrow: You have two poems to finish this week. I would plan for your audience participation poem due tomorrow because you will have a choral poem assignment beginning tomorrow. You may need to work at home. THESE WILL BE DUE BEGINNING OF PERIOD ON FRIDAY.

April 20, 2016

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 6:54 am

Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Regular schedule. Get your computers, but do not turn them on.

EQ: How can I create an effective audience participation poem? Can I describe life during the 19th century in America?

LA/SS: Audience poem composition and 19th century America daily life cards- research and write.

Homework due today: None

Homework for tomorrow: You have two poems to finish this week. I would plan for your audience participation poem due tomorrow because you will have a choral poem assignment beginning tomorrow. You may need to work at home.

April 19, 2016

Monday, April 18, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 7:08 am

Monday, April 18, 2016. Advisory schedule. Wait for directions on use of computers.

EQ: How can I create an effective audience participation poem? Can I describe life during the 19th century in America?

LA/SS: Poem composition and 19th century America overview with daily life cards. Audience and choral poems.

Homework due today: None, but I am checking connotation poems.

Homework for tomorrow: You have two poems to finish this week. You may need to work at home.

April 18, 2016

Friday, April 15, 2016

Filed under: April planner and assignments from the days before — montgomery @ 5:09 am

Friday, April 15, 2016. Fest! Afternoon assembly schedule. Wait for directions on use of computers. PICTURES 9:00 THIS AM>

EQ: What was the impact of Lewis and Clark on our history? How can I create a meaningful and interesting poem using only certain words?

LA/SS: Lewis and Clark Kids’ Discover with notes – finish this. “Magnetic” poetry words – poem composition.

Homework due today: None, but I am picking up the yellow/orange connotation worksheets and checking your connotation poems.

Homework for the weekend: None.