Some people say music lyrics are the same thing as poetry. Is this true? Do hip hop artists need to have good English skills? Why or why not?
- Complete sentences
- Be thoughtful
Grade 7 - We have Art today - 8:15 - 8:45 - New way to get focused - Yes Coach!
- Also Grade 7, I'm assigning lockers today - you can go to them at the switch.
- Grade 8 - get a drink and use bathroom during lunch / recess. NOT going down again, so take advantage of your 45 minutes.
QUICK REMINDER -
BREAKS AND HW PASSES ARE EARNED - FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
HOMEWORK: BOTH CLASSES - ONE PAGE PAPER
WHY DID EARLY CIVILIZATIONS GROW UP AROUND RIVERS?
NINJA
Our first Ninja Training is easy.If we start now, though, we will be highly trained by test day.
- Usually there are 4 answers. 2 are usually not even close - so cross them out.
- That leaves two answers to pick from. What's your chances of guessing right?
- 50 / 50. Not Bad.
So right off bat, you can have a good shot at guessing right answer! Let's try one together
Early civilizations developed mainly in
- areas with abundant mineral resources
- valleys near rivers
- areas with climatic diversity
- mountainous areas
Next Up Today,
Our Daily Focus
Introduction to poetry AND heroes in literatureFirst, just watch and listen
- Try and notice what they say about knowing your grammar
- grammar = parts of the sentence
Let's see what some old school rappers have to say about knowing and using the English language.next ...
Get out a piece of paper and put your name, Mr. Bank, and Poetry at top
You can work with a neighbor, but do YOUR OWN work
1. When does a sentence get funky?
2. What does Dre mean when he keeps dropping "English?"
3. What does being a great lyricist mean to him?
5. List three qualities making music / poetry good
More about Poetry ...
The reason hip hop is so powerful is because it talks about REAL LIFE
That's important when so much around us is fake.
Check out this video - you will NEVER look at commercials the same way again ... - Just think - every picture you see of every woman in every magazine is at least partially fake.
- Kim Kardashian, Michelle Obama - they brush out all the parts that make them look natural and human!
I want you to be aware of what's happening around you!
Look around, pay attention. Do not be ignorant. Being ignorant can be a choice guys.
Next,
Poetry and music do focus a lot on joy - from partying to getting paid - right?
But what other words form the heart of poetry?
For every word - list an OPPOSITE word. Use the same paper.
1. joy
2. fear
3. respect
4. cute
5. hungry
6. powerful
7. angry
8. love
9. smart
10. beauty
Bonus: What are opposite words called?
CLASS UPDATE - WEDNESDAY:
SO FAR - GRADE 8 - FIGHTING TOO HARD FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
ROOM IS 50 FEET LONG - PLEASE BE QUIET WHEN I TALK.
NEED MORE RESPECT FOR MOVIE FRIDAY AND HOME W PASS
GREAT PLACE TO START - HELP ME CLEAN UP ROOM REAL QUICK.
Switching Gears
More getting to know each other2 truths and a lie
To Do: Write down two true facts about you - and also write something that's not true. It can be wild, or sound realistic.
Share your list with the person next to you and see if they can guess the lie.
I will play too!
Next up
What makes a hero a hero? (Or a leader a leader)
Keep notes in your folders ... don't pass up notes when we pass up everything Friday! You CAN use notes on many tests and quizzes - so take them, and keep them. They are YOURS to hold onto in folders.
IF YOU PASS UP YOUR NOTES, YOU ARE OUT OF LUCK.
- one of most important things you will do in my class
Okay, so ...
Let's watch a quick clip, to see what makes some leaders stand out.
To Do: 1. Write What Makes a Hero? on the top of your paper
2. List 5 things that makes a hero a hero
3. Write a paragraph about one of your favorite heroes. He or she can be real - like a relative - or from movies or books or games.
Show me how well you write. If it's not a good paragraph I'm giving it back to you.
social studies
Social Studies
Cave Art
We will be doing a lot of art projects in here. Why? Because art projects are awesome, that's why.
Why did early people around world ans on this continent spend time in caves?
Let's look at some cave art
To Do: Put yourself in the shoes of a caveman or cavewoman. Think about how they saw the universe.
Technology for them was a sharpened rock; thunder might have been the gods fighting.
Use your art supplies. Until you get some, help yourselves to the art supplies - and computer paper - and draw a piece of cave art, from the perspective of early humans.
Draw something to show your interpretation of the world - like you were a caveman.
Please respect art supplies.
End of Class
Homework if not done in class - I'll check it off when you are done with QUALITY work.
- Put Closing Time on your Bell Dude - same paper is easiest.
1. How are you a leader? At home, at school, in the community? Write it out.
2. And, what can you better to bring values and respect into your life - instead of just drifting along mindlessly with the pack?