Friday, February 6, 2015

Kidblog   --  Here is the link:   http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/

Announcements and Reminders: 

• Your collage (pictures, illustrations, etc.) was already due (homework). If it is not ready, bring it as soon as you can. Please print your own.
• Your bio-poems were due by the end of class time before time before last. Share them with me on Google Drive. Allow editing. If you've already sent yours, look for comments on your document. Revise and edit.
• You should be working on your other three pieces for your Creativity Collage collection. Watch for comments. Revise and edit. Share with me on Google Drive, and watch for my responses. You do not have to print them, but do revise and edit after I comment.
• Don't forget to be looking for your poem to share for our Poetry and Chocolate Day on February 12.

Scribble:   McKell P.   Write about your dream vacation.

Next Time:  Keagen M.

Picture Prompt:

Poem of the Day:   "Jabberwocky"  and "Vinegar Man" -- as sung by The 3D's.

http://www.phoenixrecords.org/albums/poetry/jabberwocky.php

http://www.phoenixrecords.org/albums/poetry/vinegar_man.php




Reading About Writing --  From Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine -- Chapter 6 

     Describe -- in a poem or prose -- the feel of water.

     Point of view of a puppy or kitten describing what he or she is experiencing
                in our classroom right now -- if that animal could communicate in English.




Many of the students looked for poems in books, 

preparing for February 12. 

Poetry and Chocolate (and other treats, if you wish)
I'll supply hot chocolate.
Bring other treats you'd like to share.