Briefly, since the last entry we worked more in the poetry packet with the goal of become better readers of poetry and developing greater understanding of the figurative language and literary devices used in poetry (see vocabulary in the last entry).
Putting poetry to the side until after the holidays, we began watching A Christmas Carol, based on the well known story by Charles Dickens. The classroom emphasis is on the theme of the story and especially the transformation of Ebenezer Scroge. Students are taking notes which will be used to write an essay after the break. The essay directions are as follows:
A Christmas Carol is the story of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge. Certain events in the story are important in this character’s change. In a well written essay, describe the transformation. In your essay, be sure to:
• Contrast Scrooge’s character with that of the other characters in the story.
• Discuss the importance of each spirit: past, present and future.
• How is Scrooge changed? What is the theme of the story? Explain.
• Include specific details from the story in your essay.
(Extra credit will be given to anyone who comes back from vacation with a first draft already written. The final copy will be written in class. This is not mandatory.)
There is no spelling/vocab this week, nor will there be the week we get back from break. At this time, the third benchmark is scheduled for the Wednesday we return, Januray 2nd.
If a reason comes up to post tomorrow I will. If not, a safe and pleasant holiday to one and all.
All the best for the coming New Year,
Mr. Lambert
