Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Announcements and Reminders:                                     4) Groups act out poems using props and costumes   Sound and lighting effects, dramatic entrances and exits, backgrounds, music and movement add flair to performances. Does not need to be memorized: “Reader’s Theater” Hint:  Long poems can have a “director’s edit” to be shortened. Date _____work/plan February 23/27 /present March 1.   The last day to hand in late or revised work or extra credit for Term 3 is  March 10.

Targets for Today: I can respond to various prompts with writing. Marc

Today’s  Agenda: Scribbles --  March 1: Joe B. and Remlee N Next time --  March 3:  Brynn M  and Hillary H  March 8 -- Kyle F and Adriana D. Ava N and Melissa J  Today: Grand presentations! and catch-up Write in your composition book: Select one and write for 3-5 minutes, then another and write for 3-5 minutes, for as much time as you have.   Can you remember a pet you once had which you don’t have any more?  Can you remember a time when you tried to cook something and it didn’t turn out?  Can you remember a time you got into trouble for something you had been told not to do?  Can you remember a time when you broke something (or otherwise ruined something) that belonged to someone else?  Can you remember a trip you would not want to have to take again?  Can you remember a party you didn’t want to attend to begin with?  Can you remember a night (or day) your parents haven’t yet found out about?  Can you remember a time when you got sick at a very inconvenient moment?  Can you remember a birthday or holiday you would (or would not) like to live over again?  Can you remember a time when you got lost? What about a time when you were separated from your companions – even though you weren’t lost?  Can you remember a time when you were locked out of where you needed to be?  Can you remember a time when you totally forgot an important date or appointment?  Can you remember a time when your first impression of someone turned out to be completely wrong?  Can you remember a time when you learned something from someone younger than you, perhaps a little child?  Can you remember a problem with a haircut? . . . make-up? . . . an article of clothing?  Can you remember a time when you got a gift or compliment which you did not at all deserve?  Can you remember a time when you almost won, but not quite?  Can you remember a time when you were tricked or lied to? And the winners are ....... Frost!

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