Language Arts with mrs. Willner schreiber
Poetry Research Project
Students are now working on their poetry research project. They are exploring the works of one poet or artist whose work responds to, criticizes, influences, or in some way reflects the society and time in which it was written. They are researching the artist and the historical context in which he or she wrote, and then analyzing three of his or her works to explore the above question.
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Helpful Materials
READING
WRITING
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Outside ReadingBOOK CONTEST
Every year, Akiba holds a book reading contest for all students. If you are interested in participating in this contest, please see the flyer and "Book Contest Report Form" below.
BOOK REPORT
Students are required to read three books approved by their teacher outside of class (one per trimester) and present on them in class.Their first book report will be due Thursday, November 12th. Please see below for assignment details and suggested formats for the written report.
Please use the "Short Story Elements" packet to help you with your book report summary. See below.
Please use the "Book Report Suggested Format" to help you format your book report.
Below are the RUBRICS used to grade the fiction and nonfiction written reports.
For their second book report, students will have to do a PowerPoint presentation. Details coming soon.
TIME MANAGEMENT
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