HW from Thursday, 5/3/18

Due on AND BEFORE Tuesday, 5/8/18

1) Complete/correct your limerick poem, then type it up and email it to my regular email address. Also print a copy to bring to class on Tuesday.

2) Read and scan—remember what that means!— the following poems from your poetry packet. You should write directly on the handout, and be sure to give me all pertinent information regarding rhyme scheme and meter.

Poems to Scan:

* "The Cupboard" (p.42)—note the meter change for the last line of the stanzas, and tell why you think the author did that.

* "Animal Crackers" (p.43)

* "Manners" (p.44)

* "I've Got a New Book" (p.45)

* "A Pop Corn Song" (p.45)—note the meter change in the last line of the stanzas, and tell why you think the author did that.

* "When Young Melissa Sweeps" (p.46)

* "Mumps" (p.47)

* "Mr. Nobody" (p.49)

3) Continue to memorize your next poem(s).You will need to be able to recall all the words to your poem(s) from memory next Tuesday, 5/8. You will perform a spirited recitation for the class (for a grade) on Thursday, 5/10.

4) Print a copy of your “I Am” poem and begin memorizing it alongside your other memory poem(s). The “I Am” poems will be recited before the class for a grade on Tuesday, 5/22.

5) Several of your classmates will be performing in the KEYS drama production of “Alice in Wonderland” tonight and tomorrow night at 7 p.m. You may want to plan to attend with your family. It promises to be a great show!

CWA only: You will need to complete your final verse essay, which will be turned in the day you do the opening, or by Thursday, 5/10.

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ALSO, DAILY:

+ Read your (approved) book for pleasure, aiming for 30 minutes each day. Mark the number of minutes on your Reading Log as you go along—in multiples of five, rounded down—and have a parent initial it in the box each day. The April Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, 5/1/18.

+ Write in your journal each day (upside-down writer’s notebook entries), setting a timer for five minutes and writing in first/second person as we’ve practiced in class. Don’t forget to bring it back to class each Tuesday/Thursday!

+ Keep reviewing your four memorized Scripture memory verses (Titus 2:11-14, Ephesians 4:29-32, Philippians 4:4-8, 1 Chronicles 29:11-13).

+ Keep reviewing your first memorized poem to be sure you are keeping it in your memory.

+ Make your bed! 

NOTE: At any point during Quarter 4, if you choose to memorize and recite the poem "The Lamb" (by William Blake) perfectly from memory, I will give you an extra quiz grade in your average for the fourth quarter. Let me know at the beginning of class once you have accomplished this, should you choose to do so.

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OPENING (oral presentation of Bible verse and prayer):

The schedule below is loose. Please be ready to do your opening on any day I call on you. I will have your verse essay for you. 

For Tu, 5/8: Evan (CWA)—bring your verse essay!; Ivy (CWB)

For Th, 5/10: Cassie (CWA); Lilli (CWB)

For Tu, 5/15: Maddie (CWA); Carissa (CWB)

For Th, 5/17: Robertson (CWA); Caitlin (CWB)

For Tu, 5/22: Evan (CWA); William (CWB)

For Th, 5/24: Cassie (CWA); Grace (CWB)