11/29/12 - April Salas /Speech/Multiple voices/poetry slam :)

I'm glad Mrs.Q liked my narrative poem in my speech :) You can give yourself many pats on the back teach you did a great job ! We got through our speech tonight, our multiple voices and poetry slam. I wish I stayed the other 30 minutes but apparently mommy duties called. I was so nervous because I know Mrs.Q expected to us to memorize our speech and I noticed everyone was reading their's..lol.. it's okay Mrs. Q I am most positive that we all will walk away from your class with better understanding about your introduction to an easy way to write a 5 paragraph Essay. And our writing skills are improved, I won't forget your fanancy teaching skill, I loved every moment of learning what you had to teach us :)

final speech

                                           Hi my name is kayalani Benavente
Today i will like to talk about what i learned this semester in writing class. First of all i learned how to spell more words i also learned how to make sentences using punctations and exclamation points. I have learned to write essays by writing the way i speak. I have learned to comprehend what i read with others and in groups. Taking this class has helped me to talk and listen more.




                   Narrative Poem
I have learned so many things this semester i have learned to use consonants more often in my sentences. And in this has made me have more self-confidence in myself and others. I have learned to amend the way i speak by taking this class. And now when i am reading a book or doing class work i fend because taking this class has taught me new things. Now i don't feel like a freak speaking in front of a huge crowd. I have also learned to do eassy's on topics that i learned.

                 

Writing Workshop EN 067-01

"Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen." -Bob Marley

       Writing Workshop is challenging, yet fun. I learned a lot in this writing class. My teacher, Mrs. Q., is a great teacher. She taught me many useful things that I'm going to need in life. She taught me how to create a speech, write an essay, and write different types of poetry. Therefore, Writing Workshop is challenging, but can be fun.

       First, Writing Workshop class taught me how to create a speech. Writing a speech is similar to writing an essay, just a bit simpler. So forth, I had to write and present a speech about my bag and three things in my bag. The whole point of the assignment was to tell the class a little bit about myself. Later, Writing Workshop taught me how to write an essay within sixty minutes. Writing an essay is easy if you follow the steps, brainstorm and start your outline. Writing Workshop class taught me how to create a speech and write an essay with ease.

It Isn't Traditional

Is it poetry?
Is it a narrative?
Is it part haiku,
With a dose of prose?
Who knows?
Is it what it should be?
And is it possible what should be,
Isn't and has never been.
And those wishing to see it,
Expressed properly as intended..
Have not a clue,
What those initial intentions meant.
Was it created to communicate,
Between elitists who preferred eating cake?
As they delighted in making fun,
Of the ones too socially powerful.
To know what behind their backs was being done?
Who knows?

Or...
Why is it today,
Anyone can say...
To decide to justify,
What etiquette abides?
When one chooses a method,
Using limited words to mention.

What from their own minds,
They describe and 'they' themselves wish to define.

And it is...
Poetry.
And it is...
A narrative.
And it is...
A dose of prose.
With a touch of haiku.
With a doing done as one would choose.

'But it isn't traditional.'

And what are those traditions,
You can say today,
Remains as an influence.
And 'still' exists?
Name just one!

- Lawrence S. Pertillar

       Finally, Writing Workshop taught me how to create and present a speech, write an essay, and write different types of poetry. Writing Workshop is fun and can be challenging. If you take this class, I'll guarantee you'll learn a lot. Now, thank you for listening. Have a great night and an awesome break!

THE FINAL SPEECH & Video

I am very glad to have finished my speech and on time. I couldn't be more proud of myself to have accomplished so much in such little time. I also enjoyed watching the two of my classmates who presented their speeches as well. They did a really good job on their parts.This semester has been much of a benefit to my writing skills and I look forward to using them in the future. College is my goal for now and I hope to have Mrs. Quichocho as my mentor in becoming an English teacher, or so she says. But for now, I am glad to have learned a lot in writing, especially from her. Here is the link to my video:

 http://youtu.be/b7rbqbFqw3k

I couldn't make it to class last night because my daughters were both sick..but iv'e been practicing my speech just so I can make sure I get it down. I really hope I don't mess up!! I'm super excited about the multiple voice poem tomorrow. My group and I have been practicing for weeks for this.. It should be fun!!

NOV.26

Last class, we did some presentations. Three people presented their final speeches. I liked their speeches, all of them were so good. After presentations, we had time to work on our multiple voices or other papers. I forgot my final speech, so I have to go to class early tomorrow night to present it, along with the others who forgot their final speeches. I hope I can memorize it, I'm scared to mess up. I've always got nervous in front of a class, knowing all their eyes are on me. I'm not one to want all the spotlight, so I hope I do good. I can't wait to do our multiple voices poem though, about Christmas.

A night to remember....

November 21, 2012

This was a night I would never forget. As I class started, we were required to do a few things. First, we had to come up with a rubrics that was to average our grades from the Pre-test the way to the last lesson of the semester. I averaged around a B so am proud that I at least made it close to an A. Next, we had to organize everything in our portfolios, which took about nearly the whole class period. Thank God I am done with all that, or at least most! Later, Mrs. Quichocho called us up one by one to tell us our grades. This was a moment that I will never forget. First, after so many times of telling me to 'Re-Organize" my portfolio, it was finally accomplished with the help of my friend Juliana Guerrero! Next, Mrs. Q. called me up to see what I was averaging, and the look on her face was priceless. When I saw what I was averaging, I laughed unbelievably. Of all the grades that I expected to be averaging, I never thought I would average an....... Well, until next time guys! ;)

Last nights class, we got our portfolio together.We organized each lesson we did and added up the scores. After the lessons, we had to put together our specches and everything else.Then we were reminded about outr project that is due next week Monday and Wednesday.So much to do..so little time :0 I know I was supposed to put up a picture of me reading to kids for Thanksgiving, but I couldn't do that..So heres a little picture for ya'll!

happy thanksgiving to all...11-19-12

ThanksGiving day is here 

That we make laughs and have a cheer

The lord above will always pray for us 

The things we say and the things we do 

We all have love for each and every one of you

Our mother is here and ready to eat as we say grace 

By the lords name 

Bless us O’lord and these we give 

which we are about to receive from thy bounty

through christ our lord AMEN.

We love you Lord

Poems, Speech., and Grades.

On this night, we did our post test for the semester. I didn't do as well as I thought I should. I blame it on my impatience. My group is really behind on the poems. I showed them my poem and told them that it really isn't that difficult. If they don't have their poems written down by today, it is really going to cost me my graduation, and in the end, myself is to be blamed. I really need to sit down and have a talk with my group members, because not having their poems done by today, is unacceptable. I just hope that I can pull these guys together and get this one simple task done.