*NO SCHOOL on May 25 - Memorial Day
*MAP Testing on May 26 - Remember to bring your SSR book.
*Belief Project Reading at The Center for the Arts on Thursday, May 28th at 7 p.m. BONUS OPPORTUNITY!
*Belief Project Reading at The Center for the Arts on Thursday, May 28th at 7 p.m. BONUS OPPORTUNITY!
*Remember to return library books to the Media Center.
*Final Book Post due on June 1.
*Talent Show at JHHS on June 5.
*8th Grade trip to Heise Hot Springs on June 11.
*8th Grade graduation at 6:30 p.m. on June 11.
Students are working on performance and annotation of poetry. In pairs, they are collaboratively researching, analyzing, and performing a published piece. Our audience is Mrs. Hoelscher's class. Performances will incorporate techniques we have been studying in class, props, and even musical instruments! Performances will be held on Friday and the following Monday (29th and 1st).
Weekly Homework:
Memorize your poem! Spend 20 minutes outside of class working with your partner on performance techniques.
MONDAY 25th: NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY 26th:
*Choose a performance technique to focus on: emphasis, emotion and expression, intonation, gestures
Poetry Performance Work Day - memorization and annotation
WEDNESDAY 27th:
MAP Testing in Media Center
THURSDAY 28th:
*Complete annotation of piece and outline your reason for sharing your poem.
Poetry Performance Work Day - memorization and annotation
FRIDAY 29 & MONDAY 1st:
*Final Book Post due on June 1!!!
Poetry Performances for Mrs. Hoelscher's classes
DUE at time of performance:
1) Reason for sharing your piece
2) Annotated copy of your poem
