Friday 29 May 2015

English 8: Blocks 7/8

Only two weeks left of classes! Make sure to check the marks posted for any missing assignments!!!

As usual, we started off the day with silent reading and commonly confused words (allusion/illusion; cite/sight/site; all ready/already). After that, we analyzed the poem "The Child That Walks Backwards" by Lorna Crozier. Lastly, I showed an example of an 'Acrostic Poem',  and then students started working on their own poem.

Criteria for the Acrostic Poem:
1. Write a poem about a hobby
2. Eight lines minimum
3. Three words minimum per line

Reminders:
  • Conflict foldables and vocabulary activities due today!