Ms. Arceneaux's Tough Critics

6/16/11

5/3/11

Choose at least 2 of the following videos to watch and then answer the discussion questions below. Be sure to proof read your post before you send it! Using Word to type it and spell check it would be helpful and then copy and paste it to post it.

Discussion Questions (you must answer all three):
1 - Which one of these videos do you think was posted most recently and why?

2 - What fact did you find the most amazing and why?

3 - How should these facts should affect education and why? (Think about how information is delivered to you, how you complete your work, the tech used in the classroom, whether or not you work in groups or alone, and whether or not your school lessons include global topics, issues, and opportunities)

2/22/11

Do you know your Greek Gods?

Follow the link to test your Greek God knowledge.

2/21/11

Values

We have been talking about values in class this week and comparing them to Ancient Greek values. In class we completed a "Family Values" sheet. Using that sheet, ask an adult in your family (parent or grandparent) about at least 3 of the values on the sheet. Your blog post should answer two questions. First, did your perception of your family's values match theirs? Explain how and why or why not. Secondly, post the value that is most important to you and why (it doesn't necessarily have to be included on the "Family Values" sheet). Also, while you are here, take some time to check out our poetry posts!

2/3/11

What is poetry?

What do you think makes poetry poetry? Is it the rhyme scheme or the true and raw emotions? Is it the metaphors, imagery, and tone or the deeper meanings? Is it the arrangement of words on the page or the freedom of expression? What is your definition of poetry?

2/2/11

Fourth Hour Poetry Exchange

Share 2 of your favorite poem you have written during our Poetry Unit this year with your classmates. Be sure to give your poem a title. Also, post some valuable feedback to at least 2 classmates. A simple “I like your poem” is not what I am looking for and you will not receive credit for such shallow feedback. Try to notice and mention elements like metaphors, similes, tone, imagery, rhyme scheme, sound devices, and type of poem. The purpose of this assignment is to expose ourselves to a variety of forms and to notice what makes them unique. The expectations for our blog are posted in the upper right-hand corner of this page if you need reminders.

Third Hour Poetry Exchange

Share 2 of your favorite poems you have written during our Poetry Unit this year with your classmates. Be sure to give your poem a title. Also, post some valuable feedback to at least 2 classmates. A simple “I like your poem” is not what I am looking for and you will not receive credit for such shallow feedback. Try to notice and mention elements like metaphors, similes, tone, imagery, rhyme scheme, sound devices, and type of poem. The purpose of this assignment is to expose ourselves to a variety of forms and to notice what makes them unique. The expectations for our blog are posted in the upper right-hand corner of this page if you need reminders.

Second Hour Poetry Exchange

12/2/10

Glogster

10/14/10

Glogster

2/4/10

Fourth hour had the special treat of listening to Xero Skidmore perform some of his original poetry during our Poetry Cafe'. He is a local poet who works with the Big Brother Word Play group. If you visit his site you can listen to some more of his exciting and original poetry! If you want even more information, check out this local magazine article about him. Feel free comment to our blog about what you think about his poetry.

1/19/10

Form Poetry Survey

Share your favorite form poem that you created using ETTC's website (http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm) with your classmates. Be sure to give your poem a title and to tell us the form that you used. Also take the time to post feedback to a classmate. A simple “I like your poem” is not what I am looking for and you will not receive credit for such shallow feedback. Try to notice and mention elements like figurative language, poetic devices, imagery, word choice, tone, rhythm, form, meter, and rhyme scheme. The purpose of this assignment is to expose ourselves to a variety of forms and to notice what makes them unique. Our rules for poetry slam apply to our online blog as well. If you have forgotten the blog expectations they are posted there for you to review.

12/14/09

Practice your Prepositions

Read this Article First!
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/594/02/

Choose the Preposition-
http://www.better-english.com/grammar/prepositions.htm
http://a4esl.org/q/h/fb-bd-preposition.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/126698.html
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=7&Topic=Prepositional+Phrases&x=25&y=9
http://www.slidermath.com/literacy/Subject.shtml
http://www.english-the-easy-way.com/Prepositions/In_On_At_Place_Quiz.htm

Try it in a song!
http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/1898.html

Practice Quiz
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/preposition_quiz1.htm

Just for Fun!
http://www.marks-english-school.com/games/b_prepmed.html
http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/prepositions-ws.htm
http://www.pumpkinandcompany.com/PAC/kids-activities-grammar_prep_quiz.htm

12/10/09

Inanimate Alice

Click this LINK to check out the other episodes of "Inanimate Alice" that we previewed in class! I promise you the episodes only get better as you go. Take some time to post your responses and thoughts about this if you try it out. I'd love your feedback!

The following is a teaser from the website about the series.

'Inanimate Alice' tells the story of Alice, growing up in the early years of the 21st century. Written and directed by writer Kate Pullinger and digital artist Chris Joseph, this series of multimedia, interactive episodes uses a combination of text, sound, images, and games as Alice takes us on a journey through her life from the age of eight through to her twenties. Alice becomes a games animator; not just any animator, but a creator of characters for the most successful games company in the world.

And one character stands out: Brad, Alice's only true friend in life. The ten episodes of 'Inanimate Alice' become increasingly interactive and game-like, reflecting Alice's own developing skills as a game designer and animator. 'Inanimate Alice' is a study of human/computer relations in a world where having friends means never having to meet them.