Today in class:

Today we:

Read the poem Twas The Night Before Christmas. We looked at the end rhyme, and I asked you to follow it with:

Twas the Day before school vacation, and all through the school.... Best one posted below....

We recorded an audio version of the poem as a class on the iPhone. I am still trying to post them...

We shared the spirit of giving with our class version of secret Santa. Thank you to those that participated.

Pictures below....

Wishing you all a restful break with your friends and family. I will see you in the new year....

Today in class:

We took the poetry exam.

We looked at the meter of Twas The Night Before Christmas and analyzed the structure and language from a non- religious point of view and discussed the impact the poem has had.

Reminder: Secret Santa tomorrow....

Today in class:

Journal #31:

Some in education would still agree that Mr. Keating should be responsible for Neil's death. What were your thoughts watching the movie? What is the point of education? What are the dangers in teaching to "think for yourself?"

We finished defining our poetry terms. Today we looked at and defined: Alliteration, End Rhyme, and repetition.

I gave you a study sheet for the poetry test Thursday.

HW: Please study the terms.
Secret Santa all this week. Please continue to bring in:-)

Today in class:

We finished Dead Poets Society. I hope that it inspired you, as much as it did me at 18.

I passed back a huge pile of assignments, as well as your journals. I gave everyone their progress report grades, so that there are no surprises. A reminder: I am after-school Wed. night if anyone needs to make up work, or needs extra help.

We will be finishing our look at Brit Lit. Poetry Wed. Please have your notebooks, as we will be taking the last of our notes before the test Thursday.