diplomatic-(adjective)skillful for dealing with people
taunt-(verb)to tease or make fun of
jester-(noun)someone who always jokes and acts playfully
obsolete-(adjective)no longer in use
exaggerate-(verb)to make something seem larger, more important, or more valuable then it actually is
tendency-(noun)a likelihood of behaving in a certain way
persistent-(adjective) 1)not giving up 2)lasting a long time
extricate-(verb)to set free from a difficult or embarrassing situation
frontier-(noun)the farthest reaches of a settlement (Star Trek)
flaunt-(verb)to display noticeably
terminology-(noun)the special vocabulary used in business, science or art
perennial-(adjective) lasting through the year for many years
comprehend-(verb)to understand
deception-(noun) a trick or lie meant to deceive someone
immobile-(adjective) unable to move
digit-(noun) 1)a numeral 2)a finger or toe
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Who Has Seen the Wind? By Christina Georgina Rossetti
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
Neither I nor you:
But when the leaves hang trembling,
The wind is passing through.
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Neither you nor I:
But when the trees bow down their heads,
The wind is passing by.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
New Vocabulary for This Week!
1) Rhyme-the repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them.
2) Alliteration-the repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
3) Meter-a regular pattern of accented or unaccented syllables.
4) Free Verse-poetry that is "free" of a regular meter and rhyme scheme.
5) Simile-a comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as, than, or resembles.
6) Metaphor-a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another thing.
7) Personification-a special kind of metaphor in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked about as if it were human or alive.
8) Tone-the attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character.
9) Imagery-language that appeals to the senses---sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
10) Ode-a poem written to honor someone or something of great importance to the speaker.
11) Onomatopoeia-the use of the word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.
12) Hyperbole-an intentional and obvious exaggeration.
13) Setting-the time and place of a story, a poem or a play.
14) Character-a person or an animal in a story, play or other literary work.
15) Rhythm-a musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables.
16) Stanza-in a poem, a group of lines that form a unit.
17) Prose-any writing that is not poetry.
18) Epic-ancient literature (The Illiad and The Odyssey)
19) Form-the shape the words and lines make on the page.
20) Line- a verse of a poem.
21) Mood-the overall emotion created by a work of literature.
2) Alliteration-the repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
3) Meter-a regular pattern of accented or unaccented syllables.
4) Free Verse-poetry that is "free" of a regular meter and rhyme scheme.
5) Simile-a comparison between two unlike things using a word such as like, as, than, or resembles.
6) Metaphor-a comparison between two unlike things in which one thing becomes another thing.
7) Personification-a special kind of metaphor in which a nonhuman or nonliving thing or quality is talked about as if it were human or alive.
8) Tone-the attitude a writer takes toward an audience, a subject, or a character.
9) Imagery-language that appeals to the senses---sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
10) Ode-a poem written to honor someone or something of great importance to the speaker.
11) Onomatopoeia-the use of the word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.
12) Hyperbole-an intentional and obvious exaggeration.
13) Setting-the time and place of a story, a poem or a play.
14) Character-a person or an animal in a story, play or other literary work.
15) Rhythm-a musical quality produced by the repetition of stressed and unstressed syllables.
16) Stanza-in a poem, a group of lines that form a unit.
17) Prose-any writing that is not poetry.
18) Epic-ancient literature (The Illiad and The Odyssey)
19) Form-the shape the words and lines make on the page.
20) Line- a verse of a poem.
21) Mood-the overall emotion created by a work of literature.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Poem Recital on August 15th and Vocabulary Quiz on August 14th
Vocabulary Quiz on August 14th:
1) petty (adj) not important
2) venture (noun) a risky or uncertain undertaking
3) whim (noun) a sudden idea to do something
4) quizzical (adj) expressing doubt or questioning; puzzled
5) moderate (adj) not too much or too little
6) fiasco (noun) a complete failure
7) gritty (adj) feeling like sand
8) contemplate (verb) to think about for a long time
Poem to recite on August 15th!
The Fog
by Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
1) petty (adj) not important
2) venture (noun) a risky or uncertain undertaking
3) whim (noun) a sudden idea to do something
4) quizzical (adj) expressing doubt or questioning; puzzled
5) moderate (adj) not too much or too little
6) fiasco (noun) a complete failure
7) gritty (adj) feeling like sand
8) contemplate (verb) to think about for a long time
Poem to recite on August 15th!
The Fog
by Carl Sandburg
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Dear Students,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Hancock County Middle School. Our school is a wonderful place that you will enjoy immensely. It is imperative that you strive to complete every assignment with utmost quality and diligence.
Please bring your planner/agenda, your daily schedule, a sharpened pencil (more than one pencil sharpened would be terrific!), paper, composition notebook and your Reading folder.
I neglected to mention a phenomenal attitude and work ethic. As an educator, I would much rather have a student who works extremely hard and is willing to try his/her hardest every day than one who is 'gifted' but feels that effort is not important and is not demonstrated on a daily basis.
You will do well here at HCMS. I am ecstatic that you are here. This is going to be the best year yet.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Basham
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to Hancock County Middle School. Our school is a wonderful place that you will enjoy immensely. It is imperative that you strive to complete every assignment with utmost quality and diligence.
Please bring your planner/agenda, your daily schedule, a sharpened pencil (more than one pencil sharpened would be terrific!), paper, composition notebook and your Reading folder.
I neglected to mention a phenomenal attitude and work ethic. As an educator, I would much rather have a student who works extremely hard and is willing to try his/her hardest every day than one who is 'gifted' but feels that effort is not important and is not demonstrated on a daily basis.
You will do well here at HCMS. I am ecstatic that you are here. This is going to be the best year yet.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Basham
Friday, July 27, 2012
Meet, Greet and Read! The Original and the Follow-up!
Thirty-three students and family member met this summer at the new Hancock County Public Library! We toured the library, played frisbee baseball and shared about extra credit Reading opportunities this summer!
1) The whole purpose of this activity was to travel physically to the library and READ a book!
2) Sixth graders will be reading many editorials and articles from the newspaper (that is graciously donated by Richard and Marjorie Wilson and Domtar) to which they will respond with their opinion through writing.
3) Sixth graders will also recite many poems...the first one is Fog by Carl Sandburg!
Let me say that I am tickled pink about the participation in the initial program this summer and this will continue in the months to come! Keep Reading! We are going to have a tremendous year!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
KATNISS/PONYBOY QUESTION/WRITING
**The following question will be worth a test grade for you!
First, you need a thesaurus to find TEN descriptive adjectives that describe the personality of KATNISS or PONYBOY. The first five adjectives will be from the first part of the book and final five adjectives describe PONYBOY and KATNISS at the end of each book.
Purpose of the Writing: How have Katniss or Ponyboy evolved (changed) during the plot of The Hunger Games or The Outsiders?
Paragraph 1:Introductory paragraph with background information about Katniss or Ponyboy. It must include a LEAD-which is an attention grabbing statement, question, exclamation or fact, three supportive sentences that include details but do not spoil the ending of the books and the THESIS STATEMENT-which is the purpose of the writing.
Paragraph 2: Transitioning into whom Katniss or Ponyboy become during the Hunger Games or The Outsiders book...This paragraph must include evidence in the from of a quote (which can be dialogue...talking between two people or a phrase which supports your sentences.
Paragraph 3: Revenge/Fearlessness because of RUE and defending Peeta in the arena or becoming heroic when Ponyboy and Johnny save the kids from a burning church. **Must include quotes or phrases that support ideas presented in the sentences.
Paragraph 4:Rule change/two winners from the same district--why this is important? OR Johnny and Ponyboy having to return and fearing trouble about Bob's death. **Evidence in the form of quotes...
Paragraph 5: Summary/Closing-make sure you tell how Katniss and Ponyboy matured or grew up as a result of their individual choices they made in the events during the story.
First, you need a thesaurus to find TEN descriptive adjectives that describe the personality of KATNISS or PONYBOY. The first five adjectives will be from the first part of the book and final five adjectives describe PONYBOY and KATNISS at the end of each book.
Purpose of the Writing: How have Katniss or Ponyboy evolved (changed) during the plot of The Hunger Games or The Outsiders?
Paragraph 1:Introductory paragraph with background information about Katniss or Ponyboy. It must include a LEAD-which is an attention grabbing statement, question, exclamation or fact, three supportive sentences that include details but do not spoil the ending of the books and the THESIS STATEMENT-which is the purpose of the writing.
Paragraph 2: Transitioning into whom Katniss or Ponyboy become during the Hunger Games or The Outsiders book...This paragraph must include evidence in the from of a quote (which can be dialogue...talking between two people or a phrase which supports your sentences.
Paragraph 3: Revenge/Fearlessness because of RUE and defending Peeta in the arena or becoming heroic when Ponyboy and Johnny save the kids from a burning church. **Must include quotes or phrases that support ideas presented in the sentences.
Paragraph 4:Rule change/two winners from the same district--why this is important? OR Johnny and Ponyboy having to return and fearing trouble about Bob's death. **Evidence in the form of quotes...
Paragraph 5: Summary/Closing-make sure you tell how Katniss and Ponyboy matured or grew up as a result of their individual choices they made in the events during the story.
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