May 19, 2008

 

 

 

EOG TEST COMING VERY VERY

SOON!

 

It’s that time of year again! We have our NC Reading EOG on Tuesday May 20^th. The Math EOGS will be on Wednesday May 21^st and Thursday May 22^nd. Friday,

 you can expect an easy day… YOU DESERVE IT!

 

• Remember to get a good night’s sleep on the nights before the EOG tests.

   

• Always eat a good breakfast that will keep you full (but not sick) throughout the morning.

   

• Dress appropriately! Remember that our classroom tends to be on the frigid side, so keep that in mind- shorts and flip flops probably isn’t the best wardrobe choice for EOG days!

 

You have all worked very hard this year.

You will do GREAT!!!

Poetry Tic Tac Toe Project April 29, 2008

A1- Create a poem about your favorite hobby and how that hobby affects your life.	B1- Find two poems about the same general topic but different types of poems. Create a comparison/contrast chart on the two.	C1- Use a famous piece of art for inspiration and create your own poem OR use a famous poem as inspiration and create your own piece of art.
A2- Write a limerick about some aspect of school.	B2- Write a short biography of a famous poet.	C2- Transform a classic poem into a modern day rap.
A3- Write two different poems on the topic of a particular season using two different moods.	B3- Choose two types of figurative language. Write two poems focusing on one type of figurative language in each poem.	C3- Create a “recycled poem” using scraps and clips from magazines and newspapers.

Poem from Friday’s Class April 26, 2008

 

“Mother to Son”

Well, son, I’ll tell you:
Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.
It’s had tacks in it,
And splinters,
And boards torn up,
And places with no carpet on the floor –
Bare.
But all the time
I’se been a-climbin’ on,
And reachin’ landin’s,
And turnin’ corners,
And sometimes goin’ in the dark
Where there ain’t been no light.
So boy, don’t you turn back.
Don’t you set down on the steps
‘Cause you finds it’s kinder hard.
Don’t you fall now –
For I’se still goin’, honey,
I’se still climbin’,
And life for me ain’t been no crystal stair.

-Langston Hughes

Welcome to Mrs. Hopkins’ Blog April 25, 2008

Welcome Sea Turtles Language Arts students and parents!

On this blog site, you will see upcoming events and happenings in Mrs. Hopkins’ language arts class. Each core will have their own blog page and general announcements will be posted on the home page. Homework will be posted on the homework page and will be updated every day. Students should get into the habit of checking this site daily, if possible. Feel free to post any questions or comments on this site.

Happy Reading and Writing!

Mrs. Hopkins