Friday, February 24, 2012

"Brother" By Maya Angelou

Hello 6th Grade Students!

This week we read an excerpt from Maya Angelou's autobiography in which she describes her wonderful brother, Bailey, and how much she loves him. In a well written paragraph use first-person narration to describe a person. Use specific details to show why this person is important to you.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Langston Hughes' Poetry

Hello 6th Grade Students!

This week we read poems by Harlem Rennaissance legend, Langston Hughes. From reading "Motto" and "Poem," which was your favorite and why? Please give detailed reasons and explanations for why you chose that poem.