Review

Next class we will review for the test!

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Have a great Umi Day!!!

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Writing is FUN!

Next class we are going to do some creative writing. Here is an example of a poem we will read in class and then copy its style. Please read the poem then watch this video HERE. Finally, tell us what you think of the poem and video in the comments.

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This is Just to Say

by William Carlos Williams

I have eaten

the plums

that were in

the icebox

and which

you were probably

saving

for breakfast

Forgive me

they were delicious

so sweet

and so cold

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Special Occasions 2

Look at a list of world festivals HERE or a list of religious holidays HERE. Choose one festival or holiday and read a little bit about it. Please tell us about it in the comments.

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See you next class!

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Special Occasions

In the next two classes we will talk about special occasions and holidays. For example: New Years, Coming of Age Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Matt's Birthday, etc...

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In the comments please tell me about your favorite day and why...

Sorry everybody! I forgot to put the homework on our blog... I know you must be very sad. Don't worry, I promise to give you some next week!!

See you on Thursday~

International Beverages

Last class we heard about margaritas, toddies, Tibetan tea and mate. Next week we will learn about hot chocolate (or cocoa). Please click on one drink you are interested in and read more information about it. In the comments, please tell us something surprising or informative you read.

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Drinks

We will be talking about drinks next week and will hear about some popular beverages from Argentina, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Mexico. We will also learn how to make these drinks!
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In the comments, please tell me about your favorite drinks and how to make them (if you know how!).
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