Persuasion in Advertising

Our daily lives are inundated with advertising. Whether it is through commercials, product placement in movies or TV shows, billboards, or magazines, we see advertisements everywhere. Each student was to create an imaginative product and present a persuasive advertisement. Check out this video commercial from today...

The Moral to the Story

We have read some interesting myths, legends, folk tales, and fables over the past few weeks. As you consider stories that have been handed down from generation to generation, which story was your favorite? Why?

What do you consider the most important moral (life lesson) you have learned so far in your life?

Poetry Cafe'

The Poetry Cafe' opened for business Thursday and Friday. Each of us owned the stage at one time or another to read an original poem or two or three or four- ok, some up to 8! We shared laughs and tears as we listened.

Please comment by writing a personal response to (describe) your experience with the Poetry Cafe'.

***Parents, Did your child come home talking about the Poetry Cafe'? Please feel free to share how it impacted your child.

Poetry- Who's Your Favorite Poet

Since we have been reading poetry in class, I wanted to ask you to comment on your favorite poet. Tell me who it is, why you like him/her, and what is the title of your favorite poem by him/her.

Also, just a reminder that the Poetry Packet Part 1 is due tomorrow (3/1/11). You will need to include one original poem, too. The Unit 5 Part 1 test will be held during class.

Author's Purpose

Welcome to the 2nd semester!

Recently we have talked about finding the author's purpose for a particular composition. Can you name one or more purpose for writing? Can you identify the type of organization it uses? Please comment!

The Book Nook

Whether you read a novel on a computer, a kindle, a nook, or (the time-honored way) in a book, you have the opportunity to transport yourself to other places and times through the settings and characters of a novel.

What book are you independently reading or have recently read? What are your thoughts about this book? To whom would you recommend this book?  (Don't forget to include your first name to earn points.)

Homework This Weekend

Don't forget to complete the assignment that you did not finish yesterday and turn it in on Monday. The questions from your reading the first part of A Christmas Carol were to be completed in class. Hopefully next time, you will use your time more wisely. Have a great weekend!

If you have not commented on the previous blog entries, please scroll down and voice your opinion so you can earn your points.