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Geography

We started our research on the inquiry question that we posed for ourselves. We are working on refining our research. Have a plan for what you are looking for. Next class we will be sharing our question again and also what, specifically, we are looking for in our research. I met with each person today and gave some ideas and a bit of direction. Please be prepared to talk to the class about your project in a knowledge building circle. The class will give you ideas as to where to go - if you come to class prepared.

Spoken word
We continue to craft our poems in preparation for submission this Friday.
I'll read poems submitted to me Friday and provide feedback over the weekend.
Today we reviewed descriptive techniques:
- access all five senses
- radio commentator vs. TV commentator (be the radio commentator)
- metaphors and similes

We also talked about using outside supports for your ideas.
- statistics
- quotes
 How does G Yamazawa use these techniques in this poem?

Here is the criteria I will be using to mark your poems when we present in our class slam in January:

Writing

• Voice
• Distinctive, unique - your own
• Word choice
• Similes, metaphors, descriptors
• Fluency
• Rhythm, connecting words, phrasing

Oral Presentation

• Vocal skills
• Clear, easily understood
• Variety in pace, tone, volume
• Non-verbal cues
• Eye contact
• Facial expression
• Gesture