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Senior English 11/28/11 We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. … medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for. -Dead Poet's Society What do you call an ant that skips school? Quisquillous- made of rubbish. Goals –Begin study of the purpose of poetry. Homework – Find three appropriate lines or phrases on the Poetry Out Loud Web page that apply to any of the situations we discussed in class today. (I will be assigning points tomorrow)

Senior English 11/29/11 A poem should be part of one’s sense of life. Wallace Stevens Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care. – William Safire. Silurian – terribly old. Part of the paleozoic era. Goals – Write a short piece using the quotes you found in your homework last nignt. Homework – Begin search for a poem that connects to you. If you bring one to class and can demonstrate its connection to you I will give you extra credit.

Senior English 11/30/11 Proper words in proper places, make the definition of style. -Jonathon Swift Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? Urbacity – excessive or foolish pride in one’s city. Goals –Analyze the tone of words in the handout. Begin work on memorization and recitation if you have selected it and I have approved it. Homework – Complete your Tone worksheet. Don’t forget to study for vocabulary quiz #14 tomorrow!.

Senior English 12/1/11 Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history. ~Plato, Ion What is a polygon? Withy – flexible and tough. Goals –Begin memorization process. Write your poem a line at a time from memory. Read poem aloud focusing on the tone Homework – Recite your poem before going to bed. And when you wake up tomorrow morning. Don’t forget to study for vocabulary quiz #14 tomorrow!.

Senior English 12/2/11 Five minutes to prepare for vocabulary quiz #14. Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history. ~Plato, Ion What do you call a bunch of chickens playing hide and seek? Sanguisugent – bloodsucking Goals –Complete Vocabulary quiz #14. Continue work on memorization. Begin reciting practice. Homework – Write your entire poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed. And when you wake up each morning this weekend. Be prepared to recite at least part of your first poem from memory on Monday.