Cinquains

Cinquains are five line poems.

Line 1: Topic
Line 2: Two adjectives to describe the topic
Line 3: Three verbs to describe the topic
Line 4: Short sentence about the topic
Line 5: A synonym for the topic


Sample:

Puppy
playful, fuzzy
biting, chewing, yipping
Will she ever stop?
Daisy



Try to create three of your own!

Couplet Poetry

Create five couplets -- that ten lines of poetry -- on a topic of your choice.

Be ready to share them in class tomorrow.

Epilogue

Make sure to answer the questions handed out in class.

Start thinking, too, about what you think would happen if we were to check in with Brian years after the plane crash. What would he be like? Would his time in the woods have a long-lasting effect on him?

Final Essays Due

Make sure to take the edits and create a final draft of your paper.

All papers should have a proper heading on them. Make sure you pay attention to your presentation.

Due on Wednesday.

The Proof

... is in your notes. Make sure you are keeping on top of the work necessary to complete your Social Studies projects.

Bring in your notes -- either in the organizer handed out in class, or in your notebooks -- that proves you are getting the work done necessary for you to meet the final deadline.

Drafting

We've started our essays and we will continue writing again tomorrow.

In the meantime, keep up with the reading schedule for Hatchet.


May 26
Read Chapter 11-12

May 27
Read Chpts 13-17

Essay Topic: Hatchet

When Brian, the main character in Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet," finds himself stranded in the wilderness, he must find the strength and the tools he needs to adapt and survive.

Tonight, fill out the graphic organizer that will help us with our drafts tomorrow in class.