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How to Write an “I Am” Poem
Instructions:
“I Am” Poem due MONDAY 2/4
Text p.469
Two negative words used together create a DOUBLE NEGATIVE. You should NEVER use double negatives in your writing!
Exercises for “Avoiding the Use of Double Negatives”
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/doubleneg.pdf
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/pdfs/PC_neg2.pdf
Instructions:
Write a poem describing yourself without saying your name. Your poem must be 3 STANZAS long. You do not need to include a rhyme pattern. Type and illustrate your poem. Include a title and your name as author.
Use “Song of Myself” and “I’m Nobody” as guides for your poem. (LIT Text p.30-31)
Final Draft due THUR 1/31
Spelling Words
Commonly Misspelled Words
List 2
1. amateur
am·a·teur [am-uh-choo r]
–noun
1.a person who engages in a study, sport, or other activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
2. analysis
a·nal·y·sis [uh-nal-uh-sis ]
–noun
1.this process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features and their relations: the grammatical analysis of a sentence.
3. analyze
an·a·lyze [an-l-ahyz]
–verb (used with object)
1. to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of: to analyze a poem.
4. annual
an·nu·al [an-yoo-uh l]
–adjective
1.of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly: annual salary.
2.occurring or returning once a year: an annual celebration.
5. apparatus
ap·pa·rat·us [ap-uh-rat-uh s]
–noun
1.a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use: Our town has excellent fire-fighting apparatus.
2.any complex instrument or mechanism for a particular purpose.
6. apparent
ap·par·ent [uh-par-uh nt ]
–adjective
1.readily seen; exposed to sight; open to view; visible: The crack in the wall was readily apparent.
2.capable of being easily perceived or understood; plain or clear; obvious: The solution to the problem was apparent to all.
7. appearance
ap·pear·ance [uh-peer-uh ns ]
–noun
8. arctic
arc·tic [uh-kwit-ed]
-adjective
1. Extremely cold; frigid.
9. arguing
ar·gu·ing [ahr-gyoo-ing]
–verb
1.to present reasons for or against a thing: He was arguing in favor of capital punishment.
2.to contend in oral disagreement; dispute: The Senator was arguing with the President about the new tax bill.
10. argument
ar·gu·ment [ahr-gyuh-muh nt ]
–noun
1.an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation: a violent argument.
2.a discussion involving differing points of view; debate: They were deeply involved in an argument about house rules.
Spelling Test – FRIDAY 2/1/08
Taylor L.: Mrs. Dyogi, How do you fight the temptations of the demons if they somehow appear to you in your life?
Answer: The rosary is one of the best weapons against temptation. Mary is always there to help us pray to God for the grace to stay faithful to Him and not sin. Reading the Bible is another good way to ward off the evil that might creep in because you would be grounded in the truth that is the Word of God.
Answer: It could be! If you want to make sure, just ask again and the same name will come up with a great feeling of peace. If the name makes you feel comforted, like the name of a good friend you have had for a long time, then that is most likely the name of your guardian angel!
Spelling Test – FRIDAY Jan.25th
Instructions -
Draw or design your Baptismal name.
Write (type) a 1-page prayer to God thanking Him for choosing you to be a part of His Church and asking Him to strengthen you for the mission He has planned for your life.
Example:
The Baptismal Name and Prayer assignment is due on FRIDAY, JAN. 18th
Instructions -
Find or draw a scene (picture).
Then write 3 haiku using the 5 types of adjectives:
A HAIKU is made up of 17 syllables in 3 lines =
You can write 3 haiku for the same picture – OR – find three pictures and write 1 haiku for each of the pictures.
Make sure that each of your haiku has all 5 types of adjectives!
3 haiku + picture(s) DUE TUESDAY Jan. 22nd
Example from class:
Colorful people
The biggest piano plays
That bass is bigger
This joyful music
A most excited feeling
Life is better now
All these happy sounds
Most beautiful shades of brown
A moment longer
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