May 12-16 Language Arts

            This week we change gears and move into a unit on poetry.  We will be traveling around the world to experience different types of poems from various countries.  The main tool students will be using is an interactive poem resource entitled "The World of Poetry".  Students will be receiving a World of Poetry packet in class on Monday.  We will also be using a World of Poetry Interactive Resource while in the computer.  You may attempt to download the resource below if you have the minimum computer requirements (Windows XP and Powerpoint 2003)

<a href="http://dodgenms.typepad.com/mr_vanden_bergh/files/world_of_poetry.zip">Download world_of_poetry.zip</a>

Here's the plan:

MON.    Receive poetry packet.  Download the_world_of_poetryrevised.doc Review the tasks that need to be completed in the packet.  Begin work in packet. HW: complete poems #1-5 in packet

TUES.   OLYMPICS FIELD DAY!  HW: complete poems #6-10 in packet

WED.   Computer lab - Begin creating presentation on Power point following packet guidelines. Save under your number. HW: complete drafts of poems if necessary.

THUR.  Computer lab - Continue work on presentation. Save under your number.  HW: none

FRI.     Computer lab - Last day to work on presentations, Presentations are due Monday. When you finish your presentation completely, save it in the studrive/Vanden Bergh/Your period - Poetry folder HW: none