GREAT website to refresh your understanding of literary devices!

Whether it is poetry or prose, literary devices elevate our writing and imbue meaning. Take a look at this website which offers a plethora of examples, and clear definitions. http://literary-devices.com/content/juxtaposition

ATTENTION 9th GRADE POETS

POETRY OUT LOUD and ANTHOLOGY ASSESSMENT “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words” – Robert Frost The details: POL- 1. Choose TWO poems from poetryoutloud.org website 2. Analyze and Memorize ONE poem 3. Recite the poem in a class competition on JANUARY 13th , 14th, and 15th (if needed) 4. Hand in your poem with your analysis and annotations How you will be graded: Physical Presence (6 max points) Voice and Articulation (6 max points) Dramatic Appropriateness (6 max points) Level of Complexity (6 max points) Evidence of Understanding (6 max points) Overall Performance (9 max points) ANTHOLOGY- 1. Find, create, or make a book with blank pages inside 2. Glue a copy of your POL poem to the inside cover with a message as to why you chose that poem 3. Using the poems we created in class as well as your original work written in class and at home, FILL ALL THE PAGES WITH POETRY 4. Poems should show mastery of all facets of poetry ( literary devices, meter, forms, etc). 5. Before each poem, there needs to be a brief introduction that explains the inspiration for that particular poem 6. Pictures, illustrations, doodles are WELCOME and encouraged. ANTHOLOGIES DUE: TUESDAY JANUARY 21st! visit : www.poetryoutloud.org

English 10 CP Homework- due MONDAY 12/2

NAME:______________________________ What are YOU thankful for CHALLENGE? Assignment: DUE MONDAY 12/2 Directions: 1. Give the thank you letter you made in class to its recipient. Take a picture with you and the recipient and bring the picture in on MONDAY 12/2. 2. On this paper, give a write up of what their reaction was/ your feelings after you gave the letter to them. 3. What does it really mean to say thanks?

Old School read Aloud of OF MICE AND MEN!

Close your eyes and let Steinbeck take you back to the DUST BOWL in Salinas.
Watch in your mind how George and Lennie get along...or not.

This is a great supplemental when you are too tired to read with just your eyes, and this way creates a mind-movie.

Enjoy!

Old School Read-aloud of Huck Finn

Close your eyes and let the story of Huckleberry Finn unfold ....

This YouTube series is perfect if you struggle from eye-strain, or if you just want a refresher of the chapter. I find that it makes the story come alive! Especially with the encounter of the duke and king in chapters 19-20.

Spotswood Troupers Present...GUYS AND DOLLS! March 13-16, 2014

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES :\ . Scanning did not work- you will get a hard copy tomorrow in class!