Category Archives: Art Connection

“The Peace of Wild Things”/Wendell Berry

Posted on April 4, 2011 by jculver

In class today we studied a little bit about the (still alive!) life of  poet Wendell Berry and read his poem “The Peace of Wild Things.”  Here’s  more information on Wikipedia about him. Interesting stuff–especially if nature is very close to your … Continue reading →

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Thursday, January 20

Posted on January 20, 2011 by jculver

Mr. Howard came by today to talk to you about signing up for classes for your sophomore year. If you were absent, I have your information tucked away for you in the big drawers near the homework board.  We took … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Connection, Great Expectations | 1 Comment

Wednesday, Dec. 8th

Posted on December 8, 2010 by jculver

Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of John Lennon. If you don’t know much about him, check out this link. Today in class we reviewed subject verb agreement in our Writer’s Choice books.  Students did the following work: … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Connection, Romeo and Juliet | 3 Comments

Monday, Dec. 6

Posted on December 6, 2010 by jculver

Today we read quite a bit in Act 4! Tomorrow, the nurse discovers Juliet and things go from bad to worse! No homework tonight.  Painting below is by Magritte.

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Happy Friday

Posted on December 3, 2010 by jculver

Today we turned in our folders for Act 2 and 3 and took an openbook test on Acts 1-3. Grades are pretty good!  We also turned in Warm Ups. Next week we will finish the play. No homework! Enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday

Posted on November 16, 2010 by jculver

So tomorrow we have the test on vocabulary units 1-3.  After this test, from now on, vocab tests will be divided up by units.  For example, unit 4 test, unit 5 test, etc.  I think it will make it easier … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Connection, Romeo and Juliet, Vocabulary | 3 Comments