If you write a book blog about a new book you have read...please talk to Mrs. Basham about posting your blog on this website so other students can chime in as well. This will allow us to share information about books and what your preferences are.
I can't wait to hear the speeches on Thursday and Friday about your Greek god or goddess. You have worked hard to prepare for this moment. Don't forget to practice in front of a mirror or a live audience at home. Also please try to time yourself...so that your speech is not longer than five minutes. Eliminate any pauses, uhs or using the word like excessively.
You may speak loud enough for your audience to hear everything you say. Speaking slowly is also important so we can understand you properly. Smile and remember that you have worked hard for this speech. You can do it...I am looking forward to hearing you share!
Great looking posters! I like the graphics used and demonstration of creativity....
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
What do Fish have to do with anything? (pp.557-565)
Symbolism, the use of symbols, adds another layer of meaning to all kinds of texts,
from poetry to fiction and nonfiction. In this story the writer uses things, like cave-dwelling fish and a poundcake, to mean what they are-----and much more.
Reading Skill: Inferences....writers rarely come right out and explain what their symbols mean. You have to find the symbols and figure out their meaning on your own. You do this by making inferences. You use details to infer, or guess at, the larger ideas the writer is trying to convey.
Vocabulary:
vaguely-not clearly or definitely
urgency-pressure;insistence
contemplated-studied carefully
intently-with close attention
from poetry to fiction and nonfiction. In this story the writer uses things, like cave-dwelling fish and a poundcake, to mean what they are-----and much more.
Reading Skill: Inferences....writers rarely come right out and explain what their symbols mean. You have to find the symbols and figure out their meaning on your own. You do this by making inferences. You use details to infer, or guess at, the larger ideas the writer is trying to convey.
Vocabulary:
vaguely-not clearly or definitely
urgency-pressure;insistence
contemplated-studied carefully
intently-with close attention
Notecards (10/4), Posters (10/5), Speeches (10/7-8)
STUDENTS : Looking forward to hearing about your mythological gods and goddesses. You have been working extremely hard to prepare for these upcoming due dates.
Notecards are due Monday, October 4th.
Posters are due on Tuesday, October 5th.
Vocabulary test on Wednesday, October 6th......study hard for these last ten words before fall break! :)
Speeches are being shared with the classes on Thursday and Friday, October 7th and 8th...Remember to practice in front of a mirror before giving your speech...it helps with nervousness and you can see your own expressions as you give your speech. You are going to do a great job...you can do it!
Notecards are due Monday, October 4th.
Posters are due on Tuesday, October 5th.
Vocabulary test on Wednesday, October 6th......study hard for these last ten words before fall break! :)
Speeches are being shared with the classes on Thursday and Friday, October 7th and 8th...Remember to practice in front of a mirror before giving your speech...it helps with nervousness and you can see your own expressions as you give your speech. You are going to do a great job...you can do it!
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