Wednesday - Period 5

POETRY

Today we will begin our study of poetry by revising poetic terms on the glossary and mind map that is to be glued in your book.

Watch the video below and take note of the ideas that Anthony "K-Swift" expresses in his poem, "What is Poetry?".  On your Weebly (under a new tab titled 'Poetry'),  make a list of his answers using dot points.

Monday - Period 4

Activities:

1.  Parts A & B of Assessment Task #1 returned.
2.  Following items issued:  close study mind map, drama mind map, plot activity.
3.  Historical context of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'

Homework:  Reminder to be working on your speech (formal assessment task) due in Week 2 (30/04/10).  Ensure that you time your speech before you submit the transcript.


Those students who are yet to submit their 'What Matters?' opinion piece must do so in Wednesday's lesson (21/04/10).