slam poetry

Have a look at this list of 11 performance poetry performances.

Here is another list of fabulous performances.

Let's start with what slam poetry is, with this one to start us off together:

Poems

Fire and Ice by Robert Frost:
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice. 

Focus on commenting to share our knowledge, hopes and fears for NCEA

We are starting with silent reading, then working on our blogs, focusing on commenting on each other's blogs.

Please use the blog tracker which I've shared with you to show me your tracking of your blogging and commenting.

When you have done all of this thoughtful and wonderful writing and commenting, you have two choices: to read quietly or to watch this version of Macbeth and see what you think:

Reflecting on Sewell Peak

On Friday we added our thoughts on how the Sewell Peak challenge links to our NCEA journeys. Then it was time to write feedback on each other's blog posts.  We also welcomed Catherine into our class, who is looking at joining our staff.  Thanks 10QI for your warm welcome.  This post has gone up after our lesson.