Hi guys,
Here is today's poem, it is a haiku. A haiku is a Japanese poem, consisting of three lines. The first has 5 syllables, the second 7, and the last 5 again. It is typically about nature. My poem is titled "Sunlight". Here it is:
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Beautiful sunlight,
Dousing the Earth in bright light,
Making our days bright.
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Ta Da! And I will be posting the learning log tomorrow.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Monday, 13 February 2012
30 Day Challenge Poem for Feb 13th
Hi Guys,
Sorry, this is pretty late, but at least I've posted! Today's poem is a different type of poem; a Diamante.
A Diamante is a poem in the shape of a diamond. The top row is a noun, or the title. The second row is two adjectives that describe the noun. The third row is three verbs that describe the noun. Next are four nouns, the first two connected to the first noun in some way. The last two are connected to a new subject, the opposite of your previous subject. The next line is three verbs, describing the new subject.
Next is two adjectives describing your new subject. Lastly is the new subject, a noun or title. And that is a diamante! Now here is mine, titled "Fire and Ice". Here it is:
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Sorry, this is pretty late, but at least I've posted! Today's poem is a different type of poem; a Diamante.
A Diamante is a poem in the shape of a diamond. The top row is a noun, or the title. The second row is two adjectives that describe the noun. The third row is three verbs that describe the noun. Next are four nouns, the first two connected to the first noun in some way. The last two are connected to a new subject, the opposite of your previous subject. The next line is three verbs, describing the new subject.
Next is two adjectives describing your new subject. Lastly is the new subject, a noun or title. And that is a diamante! Now here is mine, titled "Fire and Ice". Here it is:
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Fire
Alive, Bright
Burning, Shining, Growing
Spark, Heat, Arctic, Winter
Cutting, Freezing, Biting
Frigid, Sharp
Ice
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Ta Da! Have a good night!
Saturday, 11 February 2012
30 Day Challenge Poem for Feb 11th
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!
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!
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!
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