So, we are going to be studying poetry and its concepts for the next six weeks; what is your initial reaction on hearing this. Tell us your experiences with poetry, what do you like?; dislike;? Discuss what you know about poetry, figuartive language, famous poets, etc. with your classmates.
Mrs. Sherbertes is a very talented teacher; what do you remember from her poetry unit? Is there a place for poetry in your world? Actually you guys love poetry but you call it something different-Any ideas?
Finally, to begin the unit,take a minute to read the four poems I supplied on the worksheet: Like an Animal When You Love Someone, Dad's in the Bathroom, and The Weeks to Come. Which is your favorite and why? Discuss your impressions and understandings of each.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
TheEffectivenessOfPeerCounseling
It took a while but Jazz and Antonia can actually sit in the same room with one another for more than 10 minutes. They are talking but is counseling working? How would you rate its effectiveness (1 weak-5very productive). If you think it is going well, why? What has each girl done to make it work? If you think it is not working, why? Who is to blame?
Finally, could peer counseling work for 8th graders in Mercury? Why or Why not?
Finally, could peer counseling work for 8th graders in Mercury? Why or Why not?
TrueColors
"Don't let your character change color with the environment. Find out whom you are and let it stay its true color." -Rachel Scott of Rachel's Challenge-
Recently we have uncovered interesting tidbits about the "true" Jazz Luther Our ounce "subhuman punk" is a pianist prodigy, daughter of a wealthy and proud family, but eager to hide her "true" self. She seems determined to hide her wealth, her talent, and even her friendship with Antonia, from Ram, Eeks, and others, "'Come on, let's go.' She herded her group away" (page 138). Is Jazz a poser?
Antonia is much better. She has put on "a front" since day one. Antonia has hidden much about her own life and has even gone as far as to break the law to keep her identity hidden, "Throwing off his blanket, I lifted Chuckie up (from the hospital bed) and said 'Come on Michael. We're going home.'" (page 48). She has lied to parents, neighbors, teachers, students, and even herself. Is Antonia a poser?
Secondly, should your "true colors" shine proudly or is it honorable to change different ways, around different people. Keep in mind, we are not talking about how to behave in school vs. the mall. We are interested in the essence of one's personality! Who they really are deep down inside? Should your personality stay true? Do YOU let your true colors out?
Recently we have uncovered interesting tidbits about the "true" Jazz Luther Our ounce "subhuman punk" is a pianist prodigy, daughter of a wealthy and proud family, but eager to hide her "true" self. She seems determined to hide her wealth, her talent, and even her friendship with Antonia, from Ram, Eeks, and others, "'Come on, let's go.' She herded her group away" (page 138). Is Jazz a poser?
Antonia is much better. She has put on "a front" since day one. Antonia has hidden much about her own life and has even gone as far as to break the law to keep her identity hidden, "Throwing off his blanket, I lifted Chuckie up (from the hospital bed) and said 'Come on Michael. We're going home.'" (page 48). She has lied to parents, neighbors, teachers, students, and even herself. Is Antonia a poser?
Secondly, should your "true colors" shine proudly or is it honorable to change different ways, around different people. Keep in mind, we are not talking about how to behave in school vs. the mall. We are interested in the essence of one's personality! Who they really are deep down inside? Should your personality stay true? Do YOU let your true colors out?
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