11/20 and 11/23:
All Classes: Finish the rough draft of your hero letter and type the final copy. Bring in the typed final
copy for the next class and an envelope.
11/16 and 11/17: Practice your poems for The First Annual Poetry Slam for next class.
11/12 and 11/13:
2A, 4A, and 2B:
Your poetry project is due next class. Please check your rubric packet for the final details of your
assignment.
3AB and 4B:
The final project for your narrative poem, including the collage cover, is due on 11/17.
11/10 and 11/11:
2A, 4A, and 2B:
Complete the first draft of your poem.
3AB and 4B:
The final project for your narrative poem, including the collage cover, is due on 11/17. Make sure
that it is typed in 12 point font. We will be having a Writer's Workshop on Friday. Please bring in
your draft with the two examples of peer evaluation to class.
11/5 and 11/9:
2A, 4A, and 2B:
Complete your free write. Write a free write for homework about your favorite color or season. Hand
in your work either typed or written in ink. Include a hand drawn visual or photo at the bottom of
your assignment. Give it a title. It should be eleven to thirteen sentences in length.
Bring in a magazine for class.
3AB and 4B:
Bring in a magazine for class.
Write the first draft of your narrative poem. Focus on getting the skeleton of your draft down. Do
not be overly concerned with rhyme scheme. Check your rubric and requirements packet for the
details of the assignment.
11/3 and 11/4:
3AB and 4B: Complete the first draft of your narrative poem and bring in magazines for next class.
10/26 and 10/27:
Assessment dates:
A Day- 10/28
B Day- 10/29
10/15 and 10/16:
Assessment dates:
A Day- 10/28
B Day- 10/29
2A, 2B, 4A:
Bring in props/handouts for teaching assignment. Copies of the poems are located in the
"Handouts" section of this website.
Complete subject/verb agreement handout page 18.
3AB and 4B:
Complete subject/verb agreement handout page 18.
Continue your analysis of "The Raven".
10/13 and 10/14:
All Classes:
Complete page 19 Subject/Verb agreement handout and study your subject verb agreement notes.
Assessment dates:
A Day- 10/28
B Day- 10/29
10/9 and 10/12:
All Classes:
Assessment dates:
A Day- 10/28
B Day- 10/29
Complete your Narnia Reflection Sheet. Write your answers using complete sentences.
10/7 and 10/8:
All Classes:
Type your Narnia script and practice your lines at home.
10/ and 10/2:
2A, 2B, and 4A: Review subjects and predicates.
3AB and 4B: Type the final draft of your poem. Bring in your rough draft and evaluation sheets as
well.
9/22 and 9/23:
2A, 2B, and 4A: Review subjects and predicates. Type a one paragraph freewrite (10-12 sentences)
about any topic that you would like. This is a minimum. Include an image on your typed sheet,
drawn or from the computer, that symbolizes your piece. Use 12 point font and please double-
space your work.
3AB and 4B: Write the first draft of your poem. Make sure that it is legible. Be prepared to have
your work evaluated for a writer's workshop.
2A, 2B, and 4A: Study your figurative language terms. Be prepared to take a quiz.
3AB and 4B:
Study your figurative language terms. Be prepared to take a quiz.
Bring in a first draft of your Vincent Van Gogh poem.
9/16 and 9/17:
2A, 2B, and 4A: Complete a final typed draft of your "Mood and Music"
sensory imagery response. Use your rubric. Your piece will be graded on:
Ideas and Word Choice. It is worth a project grade. Use 10-12 sentences
minimum. Double-space your work and use 12 point font.
3AB, 4B: Complete the final draft of your multi=paragraph narrative of your
sensory imagery piece. Please type your final response. Use your rubric.
Your piece will be graded on: Ideas, Word Choice, and Voice. It is worth a
project grade. Double-space your work and use 12 point font.
All Classes:
9/22 and 9/23: Quiz on Subjects and Predicates
9/14/09 and 9/15/09:
9/22 and 9/23: Quiz on Simple Subjects and Predicates
Complete page 29 of Subjects and Predicates handout
Bring in a magazine for next class.
9/8/09 and 9/9/09:
*** Complete the "Writing Inventory" sheet.
A Day: "My Treasure Map" is due on 9/14.
B Day: "My Treasure Map" is due on 9/15.
9/2/09 and 9/3/09:
A Day: "My Treasure Map" is due on 9/14.
B Day: "My Treasure Map" is due on 9/15.
If you have any extra tissue boxes, the students of Mrs. Barrett's classes
would be more than happy to have them! Thank you for your donations!
8/31/09:
Welcome Back all Pirates!
Please have your Class letter signed and returned.
If you have any extra tissue boxes, the students of Mrs. Barrett's classes
would be more than happy to have them! Thank you for your donations!
