To acknowledge the end of National Poetry Month, I thought I'd share a poem with you. Remember, if you have a poem of your own that you've discovered, bring it into class.
The Red Wheelbarrow
By William Carlos Williams
(Published in 1923)
so much depends
upon
a red wheel
barrow
glazed with rain
water
beside the white
chickens.
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| What is most important about this poem? |
Some say the thing that is most important about this poem is the subject matter. A wheel barrow seems like an ordinary object, plain and simple. Perhaps the simple things are actually the most important and to be celebrated! What "ordinary" thing can you write a poem about?
Here's a glimpse at the week ahead:
*P.P.T Presentations - Talk about something you know and care in a 3-4 minute presentation. Speak from what you already know about. Use appropriate language, practice speaking loudly and clearly, make eye contact and have a visual aid.
*Folk Tales - Read, write and extend!
*Fractions - In-class investigation with Tangrams!
(review concepts: equivalent, improper and mixed fractions)
*Fractions - In-class investigation with Tangrams!
(review concepts: equivalent, improper and mixed fractions)
*Talk Show - The topic is Alfie, The Little Werewolf
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Satyam's Armour |
Think about what you've learned about civilizations through stories, textbooks, artifacts and innovations seen at the ROM.
*Panfest - Tuesday morning we're taking a field trip to celebrate steel pan (music appreciation!) For more information, check out:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/about_us/media_room/room.asp?show=allNews&view=detailed&self=25331
*Art - Answer your 'big' question from our Yorkville Gallery Art Walk. Can you give each artwork below a different title?
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| 'Big' Questions |
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| The Inside-Out Clock |
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| Abstract: "Acting Wild" |
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| Realism: "Airport" |
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| Contemporary: "Fractured World" |
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| Realism: "Urban Nights" |
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| Realism: "East Coast" |
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| Aboriginal: "Healing" |
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| Aboriginal: "Nunavut" |
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| Abstract: "Colour Flash" |
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| Mixed Media: "Shipwrecked" |
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| Aboriginal Canadian Artist |
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| Abstract & Sculpture |
Q:What is most important about this poem?
ReplyDeleteA:I think is the red wheel barrow.
Q: What is most important about this poem?
ReplyDeleteA: I think the most important thing about the poem is the red wheel barrow because on the title it says red wheel barrow and on the poem it kinda describes about it.
Q~what is most important about this pome?
ReplyDeleteA~I think the most important is the red wheel barrow because the topic is about the red wheel barrow.
I think beside the white chickens.
ReplyDeleteQ~ What is most important about this poem?
ReplyDeleteA~ I think the most important thing about the poem is the red wheel barrow because the title is "Red Wheel Barrow".
Q: What "ordinary" thing can you write a poem about?
ReplyDeleteA: When it comes to poems..we can write about anything.An ordinary poem could be, maybe about red sock. Here is a poem i heard when i was about 9 or 10:
This little red sock
This little red sock’s
Floating round all free -
This little red sock’s
Here to torment me!
This little red sock’s
Hiding in the drum:
This little red sock
Is having so much fun!
This little red sock’s
Dyed my clothes all pink -
This little red sock’s
Made my wardrobe shrink!
Q: What "ordinary" thing can you write a poem about?
ReplyDeleteA:An ordinary thing you can write about is..... ANYTHING!
Becouse all you need to do is dig deap into your thoughts and think about it deeply!
Q:What is the most important thing about this poem?
ReplyDeleteA:I think the most important thing about the poem is so much depends upon becuase, It sounds like the most important thing about the poem, If u read it smoothly.
Q: What is the most important thing in this poem?
ReplyDeleteA: The most important thing in this poem is the spacing. I know this because it wants you to use a different pace for different lines.
Question: Why do some civilizations die while others survive?
ReplyDeleteAnswer: Some civilizations are stronger, and smarter than others. When a civilization is smarter it invents stuff to protect itself. For example spear or a coat which protects the civilization.