Agenda 8 for 1/16-1/20

Monday
NO SCHOOL: MLK Day

Tuesday
Binder Reminders
QW: Write a 2 stanza poem about a tragedy
containing 2 similes 2 alliterations and 2 adverbs
Correct and Post Poetry Term Test 2
Grammar 3.3 (Due 1/18)

Wednesday
Introduce Poetry Portfolio Assignment
-Assignment Sheet
-Example Copies
Correct and Post Grammar 3.3

Thursday
QW: ??????
Epic Poem Prewrite (plotline) and Drafting

Friday
Library: Type Epic Drafts (due 1/23)
Grammar 3.4 (due 1/23)
NEXT WEEK! POETRY FINAL TEST!!

Agenda 8 for 1/9-1/13

Monday
Binder Reminders
QW: Write a six line poem about a place
( anywhere you choose!) with rhymes that
alternate lines (ABABAB pattern).
Example:

I love Chico, the city A

It has lots of trees. B

Chico is very pretty A

The only thing I hate are the tuition fees! B

A

B

Correct Poetry Terms Quiz 1
Poetry Terms ppt. 2

Tuesday
Library: Banned and Challenged Books

Wednesday
QW: Write a five line poem with 4 similes or metaphors.
Introduce Poetry Portfolio
Grammar 3.1 (Due 1/12)
Poetry: CHANGE: Poetry ppt. 2 continued

Thursday
QW: Write a ten line poem about your future with:
3 metaphors, and 3 adjectives or image “combinations”
(in other words, you are using adjectives to create imagery!)
Advice/Lyric Poems
Grammar 3.2

Friday
Poetry Terms Test 2
Grammar 3.2 (Due 1/17)

Mr. Rix’s English 8, 2nd Semester Overview

1. Literature
A. The Language of Literature: Emphasis on poetry in addition to various short stories, and pieces of short fiction and dramatic selections.
B. “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare
C. The Call of the Wild or The Pearl

2. Writing
A. Persuasive Essay
B. Research Report
C. Possibly an additional Response to Literature
D. Poetry Portfolio

3. Vocabulary and Test Preparation
A. The Language of Literature: Poetry terms and poetry selection vocabulary
B. STAR Practice Questions
C. Greek and Latin Roots
D. Novel vocabulary

4. Grammar
A. Nouns/Pronouns (Chapters 2-3)
B. Verbs (Chapter 4)
C. Adjectives/Adverbs (Chapters 5-6)

Agenda 8 for 1/2-1/6

Monday
Binder Reminders
Grammar 2.5

Tuesday
CHANGE!
Poetry Terms 1

Wednesday
CHANGE!
QW:

Write a six line poem about poverty using at least two rhymes.

Introduce Narrative/Story Poems
-Read "The Charge of the Light Brigade"
Complete "CotLB" Plot Pyramid Due EOP
Correct Grammar 2.5

Thursday
CHANGE!
Collect "CotLB" Plot Pyramid
QW:

Write a six line poem about the environment using 1 rhyme (two words that rhyme) and alliteration (two words that use alliteration).

Poetry Terms 1 Review
Complete and Correct Grammar 2.6
HW: Study for Poetry Terms 1 Quiz

Friday
Poetry Terms 1 Quiz
Poetry Terms 2 List (Quiz 1/13)