English 10 - 12/9/13 Respond to the poetry video. The old farmer tried fish farming once, but had to give it up when his combine kept getting stuck in the lake. Autology – the scientific study of oneself. Goals –Recite your first poem to multiple individuals. Try to do it from memory. Homework – Recite your poem from memory. Prepare to recite for class tomorrow. Don’t forget to Study for vocab. 14 Friday.

English 10 - 12/10/13 Respond to the poetry video. What do you call a snow man that has been bitten by a vampire? Ululate – to howl or hoot. Goals –Recite your first poem for class mates. Homework – Recite your poem before going to bed. Frostbite.

English 10 - 12/11/13 Respond to the “If you should have a daughter…” video. Did you hear about the corduroy pillows? Tintinnabulation – The sound of bells ringing. Goals –Let the contest begin! Homework – Begin preparing your second poem for recital next week. They are making headlines aren’t they?

English 10 - 12/12/13 Respond to the “If” video. Why did the scarecrow get invited to Poetry Out Loud? Tinnitus – a ringing sound in the head. Goals –Recite your second poem with partners. Evaluate a poetry recitations. Check for accuracy and tone. Homework –Write your second poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed. Quiz #14 tomorrow. Because he was out standing in his field.

English 10 - 12/13/13 Five minutes to prepare for vocabulary quiz #14. What did the hotdog say when he crossed the finish line? Stomatolalia – speech produced when one’s nostrils are clogged. Goals –Complete #14. Complete evaluation Homework – Write your second poem on a paper with today’s heading. Be prepared for practice Monday! I’m a wiener!