Hi Guys,
Today's poem is a little bit different, I find. I find it very different from my other poems, so it may be off putting. I'm not sure. But here it is anyways, it is a Free Verse (I know, it probably seems like that is all I ever write) titled "Music". Here it is:
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Close your eyes, breathe deeply.
Let the sound reach into your heart,
Caressing your mind,
Enveloping your body in an other-worldly sense.
Listen to the music,
Let it awaken your inner being,
Feel it touch your soul,
Disrupting all you have ever known.
Find yourself in another place,
Let your heart guide you,
To a place of profanity,
Awakening your senses from their slumber.
Drift into a state of confusion,
Let the dynamics pierce your mind,
Making you change your opinion of the world,
Overwhelming you with the beauty of the music.
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Ta Da! Have an awesome weekend!
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Thursday, 9 February 2012
30 Day Challenge Poem for Feb 9th
Hi Guys,
Here is today's poem! I originally wrote another poem for my post today, but I decided I did not like it, and attempted to write another one. However, I soon realised that I had a major case of Writer's Block, something that almost never happens to me. But I did manage to come up with something, so here it is. It's called Bluebird, and it is a Free Verse (again):
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Bluebird, sing me a sweet song,
That will carry through the woods, free and strong.
Lead me to my dreams,
To all I could ever be,
Bluebird, let me see.
Croon to me a sweet lullaby,
And set me adrift,
Into a sweet abyss,
Where time and space do not exist.
Trill to me, a lovely melody,
That will make me soar in the sky.
And fly with me, sweet bluebird,
'Till I need you not anymore.
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Here is today's poem! I originally wrote another poem for my post today, but I decided I did not like it, and attempted to write another one. However, I soon realised that I had a major case of Writer's Block, something that almost never happens to me. But I did manage to come up with something, so here it is. It's called Bluebird, and it is a Free Verse (again):
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Bluebird, sing me a sweet song,
That will carry through the woods, free and strong.
Lead me to my dreams,
To all I could ever be,
Bluebird, let me see.
Croon to me a sweet lullaby,
And set me adrift,
Into a sweet abyss,
Where time and space do not exist.
Trill to me, a lovely melody,
That will make me soar in the sky.
And fly with me, sweet bluebird,
'Till I need you not anymore.
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Learning log for February 9th
What we did:
Today was a double block day. During the first block we talked about everyone's 30 day challenges. We talked about if we were able to accomplish them so far and if not we gave each other tips about how we could accomplish them. For example instead of playing the piano for two hours a day, maybe only play for thirty minutes a day. We also wrote down what we think the crusades were. For example you could put the clothing, what were the crusades, and who was allowed to be on the crusades.
During the second block wrote some more point about what we thought/knew about the crusades. We also watched put of a movie about the crusades. Then for the last 10- 15 minutes we had to do the chapter 6 questions for ʽʽ There will be wolvesʹʹ .
Why we did it:
We talked about our 30 day challenges to get help and to see what everyone's challenges are for themselves.
We wrote what we knew about the crusades because we will probably going to do an project later in the future. We probably watched the movie for the exact same reason.
Connections:
The thirty day challenges are good in real life because it helps you try new things that you would not normally do and helps to make changes is your life.
Tips:
To check Ms. Lees blog.
Homework:
Our only homework was to read chapter 6 of There will be Wolves, and answer the questions that go along with it.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Febuary 7th Learning Blog!
What We Did
Today at the beginning of class we reviewed our 30 day challenges and made connections to the IDEO shopping cart video(you can see them on Ms. Lee's blog). We went over why, and how we will successfully complete our goals, and went over some examples. Some people didn't realize on our posts that we had to include why we chose those goals, and how we plan to follow through.
We also went over the first two questions from there will be wolves chapter five, and went over what the difference is between a vague/unclear or just bad answer is to a good, detailed, thurough answer.
Why We Did It
We reviewed the 30 day challenges because these blogs are actually a part of our writing mark so we want them to be as good as possible. We don't do anything for no reason. It is also getting us to explain, and think deeper then "just because". This also shows how to actually plan to succeed rather then just saying you'll do it and end up not doing anything at all.
We went over the first two questions so she could show us what she thinks a good answer is so next time we do questions, we will do so much better.
Connections
30 day challenges are a really good idea in real life because it makes you do things you wouldn't normally think of doing, and making it a habit. I think it makes your life more
exciting! Always editing our answers to questions gives us editing skills, but since there is always room to grow and do better, it's gray proactive for any sort of question answering.
Homework
Finish your chapter 5 questions, and remember to do your 30 day challenges!
Tips
Actually do what you said you would for 30 day challenges or else it's meaningless. Also when you finish chapter 5 you could read ahead and do some chapter 6 questions!
Today at the beginning of class we reviewed our 30 day challenges and made connections to the IDEO shopping cart video(you can see them on Ms. Lee's blog). We went over why, and how we will successfully complete our goals, and went over some examples. Some people didn't realize on our posts that we had to include why we chose those goals, and how we plan to follow through.
We also went over the first two questions from there will be wolves chapter five, and went over what the difference is between a vague/unclear or just bad answer is to a good, detailed, thurough answer.
Why We Did It
We reviewed the 30 day challenges because these blogs are actually a part of our writing mark so we want them to be as good as possible. We don't do anything for no reason. It is also getting us to explain, and think deeper then "just because". This also shows how to actually plan to succeed rather then just saying you'll do it and end up not doing anything at all.
We went over the first two questions so she could show us what she thinks a good answer is so next time we do questions, we will do so much better.
Connections
30 day challenges are a really good idea in real life because it makes you do things you wouldn't normally think of doing, and making it a habit. I think it makes your life more
exciting! Always editing our answers to questions gives us editing skills, but since there is always room to grow and do better, it's gray proactive for any sort of question answering.
Homework
Finish your chapter 5 questions, and remember to do your 30 day challenges!
Tips
Actually do what you said you would for 30 day challenges or else it's meaningless. Also when you finish chapter 5 you could read ahead and do some chapter 6 questions!
30 Day Challenge
I have decided to take on a second 30 day challenge, because I wanted a little bit of variety. I have decided that I will write and post a poem every 2 days. A poem meaning any type (whatever I feel like that day) such as Diamante, Free Verse, Haiku, etcetera. I have a feeling you will mostly be receiving Free Verse though, because it is the type of poem I prefer. Anyhow, as for my other challenge, the treadmill one, I am going to get my daily dose of treadmill in about 20 minutes, which is when my Mom will let me go on the treadmill (she is on it right now). If you guys need any help achieving your goals, feel free to ask me for help, don't be shy! But you're probably wondering right now if I have started on my poem challenge, and the answer is yes! Here is the poem I wrote today in Humanities class (I had already finished Chapter 5 questions):
Spring Meadow
As I drift through the meadow I can feel the breeze,
Bouncing off of leaves of million year old trees,
Newly born blossoms spring from the Earth,
In Mother Nature's cycle of fresh and new birth.
A doe and her fawn bound through the heather,
Their footsteps dancing as light as a feather.
They notice not I, a bird, a 'jay.
As I fly, fly far away.
I leave this spring meadow I have known all my life,
Where wildflowers and heather are beautiful as they are rife.
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Ta Da! And if you are wondering, rife means abundant, or plentiful. Good luck on your challenges!
Spring Meadow
As I drift through the meadow I can feel the breeze,
Bouncing off of leaves of million year old trees,
Newly born blossoms spring from the Earth,
In Mother Nature's cycle of fresh and new birth.
A doe and her fawn bound through the heather,
Their footsteps dancing as light as a feather.
They notice not I, a bird, a 'jay.
As I fly, fly far away.
I leave this spring meadow I have known all my life,
Where wildflowers and heather are beautiful as they are rife.
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Ta Da! And if you are wondering, rife means abundant, or plentiful. Good luck on your challenges!
Monday, 6 February 2012
My 30 day challenge!
My 30 day challenge is to be overall more fit. This includes more exercising, eating healthier, and drinking more water. Since I have gym all year, I have it every second day, so on my band days, me and my mom or one of my friends will go out on a run, or do some form of excercise. The other part is eating healthier. I'm going to try to eat less candy, chocolate, and ice cream, and have fruit or vegetables instead. Also when we eat out I'll order salad and other healthier alternatives instead of fries and fatty foods. Ona daily basis I will also Try to drink more water. The reason I chose to do this is because I eat quite a lot of junk food like candy and ice cream, and this gives me a chance to cut down on my habit. The reason I'm doing the exercising is because after school I usually end up sitting watching tv, doing homework, or practicing piano, so I don't get a lot of physical activity during the day other then gym. So this is my thirty day challenge!
Learning Log for February 6
Today's blog post is done by me since Hannah is busy.
What We Did
The first thing we did today was change the seating plan.
We discussed our blog posts and used Hannah's, Kia's, Justin S.'s, and mine as examples. From each of the posts Ms Lees picked out good things (for example, separating homework and tips, giving specific details) and bad things (language, brief paragraphs) and told us how we could improve our posts (for example, using for example to make it clearer). Also we talked about how to do better comments that are more helpful.
We watched the TED video about a 30 day challenge. It is where you set a goal for 30 days and accomplish it. The video described how "months don't just fly by, but instead they make them more memorable". Also its a fun and easy way to try something out or break an old habit. You could try jogging every morning, or eating less junk food for 30 days. In the video, the speaker also described how if you do a challenge you get more courage to do harder challenges. The thing I found most important was how easy it was to make goal setting easier by doing a 30 day challenge. Say your challenge was to do read 3000 pages of books in a series. Then you could just read 100 pages a day and not have to have to read 300 pages a day near the end of the challenge.
Why We Did It
What We Did
The first thing we did today was change the seating plan.
We discussed our blog posts and used Hannah's, Kia's, Justin S.'s, and mine as examples. From each of the posts Ms Lees picked out good things (for example, separating homework and tips, giving specific details) and bad things (language, brief paragraphs) and told us how we could improve our posts (for example, using for example to make it clearer). Also we talked about how to do better comments that are more helpful.
We watched the TED video about a 30 day challenge. It is where you set a goal for 30 days and accomplish it. The video described how "months don't just fly by, but instead they make them more memorable". Also its a fun and easy way to try something out or break an old habit. You could try jogging every morning, or eating less junk food for 30 days. In the video, the speaker also described how if you do a challenge you get more courage to do harder challenges. The thing I found most important was how easy it was to make goal setting easier by doing a 30 day challenge. Say your challenge was to do read 3000 pages of books in a series. Then you could just read 100 pages a day and not have to have to read 300 pages a day near the end of the challenge.
Why We Did It
The seating plan got changed since we have been in the same seating plan from December. One reason it got changed is due to us being able to choose where we sat and who we sat with in December, some groups were really loud, off-task, and disruptive. Another reason is so that we can sit with and work with different people, and the Ms Lees put us in these groups so that we can work quietly.
We discussed our blog posts so we could learn to improve from our past mistakes and make our posts better and better. We learned what a good comment was so then we can help our peers specifically and not just saying 'good job'.
We watched the video to learn about how a 30 day challenge can be useful in our lives.
Connections
When you are in higher grades editing and proofreading will be very important for essays, projects, etc. It will also help if you become an author, journalist, or any other writing job. It is very important to know these skills.
The 30 day challenge is something you can do for your whole life and for almost anything, like academics, sports, and habit breaking.
Homework
-post your 30 day challenge has to include: what your challenge is, why you chose it, and how you plan to reach your goal.
-start reading chapter 5 (There Will Be Wolves)
Tips
-make helpful comments on your peers' blogs
-check Ms Lees' blog for updates
-re-watch the TED 30 day challenge video to get a better understanding
-this week is probably the last week for blog posting so try your hardest on the last ones
Next post is done by Hannah
We discussed our blog posts so we could learn to improve from our past mistakes and make our posts better and better. We learned what a good comment was so then we can help our peers specifically and not just saying 'good job'.
We watched the video to learn about how a 30 day challenge can be useful in our lives.
Connections
When you are in higher grades editing and proofreading will be very important for essays, projects, etc. It will also help if you become an author, journalist, or any other writing job. It is very important to know these skills.
The 30 day challenge is something you can do for your whole life and for almost anything, like academics, sports, and habit breaking.
Homework
-post your 30 day challenge has to include: what your challenge is, why you chose it, and how you plan to reach your goal.
-start reading chapter 5 (There Will Be Wolves)
Tips
-make helpful comments on your peers' blogs
-check Ms Lees' blog for updates
-re-watch the TED 30 day challenge video to get a better understanding
-this week is probably the last week for blog posting so try your hardest on the last ones
Next post is done by Hannah
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