TECHBRARIAN » poetry

Assignment 5 (7th and 8th Grade), Assignment 7 (6th Grade): Photo Inspired Poetry, Part 2

louielahana — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:53:34 +0000

Now that you’ve used images I chose to create a poem, it’s your turn. One little thing, though: many of the images on Flickr are copyrighted– meaning you’re not allowed to use them without permission. But there’s a section of Flickr called “Creative Commons”. Pictures in Creative Commons are free to use in your as long as you give credit to the photographer.

Go to Flickr’s Creative Commons page by clicking HERE. Find a picture that sparks your imagination or makes you feel something deeply. Write a poem about it in your blog.

Assignment 3 (7th and 8th Grade), Assignment 5 (6th Grade): Photo Inspired Poetry, Part 1

louielahana — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:25:10 +0000

Pick a pic by clicking below. Write a poem based on what it makes you think about…

Welcome 6th Graders!

louielahana — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:58:16 +0000

Well hello there! You are about to start a brand new technology adventure like nothing else! It’s called “blogging” and it will let you share your thoughts, feelings, and ideas with the world. Those who read your blog will be able to comment on what you’ve written and share their experiences with you. Once you start blogging, you may never want to stop! So here’s your assignment:

1. Click on the link below to watch a video that explains blogging:

2. Next, watch a video about what blogging means to Island School Bloggers:

3. Now, check out a few blog posts from Island School Students:

EMcNeil composed a poem about being a student

PNegron made an animation about “blood diamonds”...

AVelazquez pretends she woke up as a lady bug

Rhernandez put a movie in his blog about being healthy

SColon wrote a poem about her brother

SJones posted about a dream she had…

4. Before the end of class, let’s get back together and discuss the following questions:

-What is a blog?

-What can you put in your blog?

-What do you think is not o.k. to put in your blog?

Brave New Voices: Episode 2

louielahana — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:18:48 +0000

Watch the first part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

Watch the second part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

Watch the third part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

——————————-

Now answer these questions in your blog:

1. What does it mean to be “vulnerable” when writing and reading poetry?

2. Why is being “vulnerable” when writing and reading poetry important?

3. Which poet did you relate most to? Why?

Brave New Voices: Episode 2

louielahana — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:54:10 +0000

Watch the first part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

Watch the second part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

Watch the third part of episode 2 by clicking HERE

——————————-

Now answer these questions in your blog:

1. What does it mean to be “vulnerable” when writing and reading poetry?

2. Why is being “vulnerable” when writing and reading poetry important?

3. Which poet did you relate most to? Why?

The Power of Spoken Word

louielahana — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:12:28 +0000

1. Watch part of Russell Simmon’s Brave New Voices by clicking HERE.

2. Click HERE to read some spoken word poetry.

3. Pick one that you find powerful. Practice reading the poem in a way that brings out its power. Now, record yourself in IMovie reading it. Put the video on your blog (make sure to give credit to the author).

** BONUS **

4. Inspired? Write your own poem and record yourself saying it in IMovie. Publish the video on your blog.

Top Blogs of the Month: March

louielahana — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:05:12 +0000

  *   )             (  (
` )  /(           ( )\ )\    (  (
 ( )(_))  `  )    )((_)(_)(  )\))( (
(_(_()))\ /(/(   ((_)_ _  )\((_))\ )\
|_   _((_)(_)_\   | _ ) |((_)(()(_)(_)
  | |/ _ \ '_ \)  | _ \ / _ \ _` |(_-<
  |_|\___/ .__/   |___/_\___\__, |/__/
         |_|                |___/