Poetry Reflection Week of 3-23-15 to 3-27-15

Poetry Reflection

John Zalazinski

3/25/2015

After this unit poetry has somewhat significant place in my life. During this poetry unit learning things like imagery has kept me interested in certain subjects like nature or fantasy. I feel like that has been one of most useful things that I've learned in this ENTIRE unit. It also has been actually been fun. Especially making up words for the nonsense poem and making the Bio-Poem. 

I don't think poetry belongs to everyone. Everybody has their own tastes when it comes to literature, specifically poetry. An example would be a kindergartener flying through a Dr. Seuss book when he doesn't even know half the words to a kid who won't even touch a book. For me I'm between the two. If I find something good I'll fly through it like nothing but if its slow I'll have to force myself to read it. 

The life experiences of a person can highly affect a person's writing. If someone lived a happy, full life they would write about something really positive like playing in the backyard with their dog. If the person had a bad, horrific life they would write about horror or maybe living in bad conditions. An average person with regular "ups and downs" would right about their lifestyle, an injury, or what their favorite things to do are. For me I would be the average person writing a poem, but with as much creativity as I can put into it.

Extended Metaphor

Bio-Poem

Where I'm From

Two Voice Poem

Spine Poem

Found Poem

Nonsense Poem

Picture Poem

Commented On: Sam T. Sonny S. Mia C. 

"A Wiseman On Technology" by John Zalazinski

Found Poem

"Guilt, A Powerful Thing"

by John Zalazinski

If you can't see the poem:

Suddenly, contrite it just slipped out.

Promise not to tell.

I didn't mean to do this!

Say anything else.

The old brick house at the end of the line.

No calling home.

I chose these words because it describes how guilt can take over in seconds. It is really hard to keep things secret, especially when its something terrible or a huge mistake you made. It also mentions consequences like "The old brick house" and "no calling home." Which means your in prison and you can do nothing about it. You can't call home to explain yourself, and you can't explain your guilt to anyone you know or never seen.

Spine Poem

"A World Full of Monsters"
By: John Zalazinski

I chose these books because it most likely describes what it feels like to live in a world filled with monsters.
The Sea of Monsters' and Sweet Blood describes the slain monsters that were killed by ruthless fighters.
City of The Beasts pretty much sums up what is happening around you when you're living in a world filled
with monsters. It can provide a signal that every corner you turn there is another monster waiting for you.
I connected The Demon King and Monster to make The Demon King Monster. This most likely being the king
of all of the monsters in the world, and clarifies his status just a little bit better. Plus, he is the one that is the most
feared and how this man/demon/monster took over and how he is taking advantage of any living things weaker than him.

Thinglink Poetry

Two Voice Poem for Things Not Seen Week of 3-16-15 to 3-20-15

Two Voice Poem

by John Zalazinski

3/18/2015

Left: Bobby

Right: Alicia 

Both: Middle

I can't see my reflection                               I am invisible.                                   I am ignored at school

I can't be seen by anyone                         I am the opposite.                            I can't see anyone

I feel alone.                                    You're the lucky one!                         I get so much attention from

My parents not around here.                                                                        my parents.

I woke up not seeing                                                                              I woke up not seeing anything.

myself.

I wish I knew how                                                                                       I had to experience it. 

this happened to me.                    That must sound horrible!    

I've been like this for              Too long for me!                              I've like this for almost three years                                                           

almost a week.

I feel like I'm blocked out                                                                       I feel like I'm locked in, never

from the world.                                                                                        to be freed in more than a 

                                                                                                                 million years.

How am I supposed to live with                                                            You'll eventually get used to it.

this?

My parents were in a crash.                                                                  Sometimes I wish mine were in 

                                                                                                              that crash.                                      

                                                                                                                          

I can't see where my legs and                                                              I have a cane to guide where I go. 

arms are most of the time.                                                                      I can still know where my arms   

                                                                                                                because of it.
                              

I can still go through my daily routine.                                                I can't go through my daily 

Well except school.                                                                               routine. I just feel left out,

                                                                                                              more confused than ever.

I am concealed from myself.        We can't see... ourselves.                    I don't even need to be hidden.

                                               

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3rd Quarter Reflection - John Zalazinski

3rd Quarter Reflection

3-13-15

John Zalazinski

In this whole quarter my favorite book has been Things Not Seen by Andrew Clements. Its my favorite book because out of all the books in "The Battle of The Books" this is the only one that truly caught my attention. The storyline of Things Not Seen was one of the most interesting ones out of all the books I read in my life. The characters really appeal to me. Their personalities are really unique and interesting.

I think I'm only six books into by 40 book challenge. Its probably only six out of 40 because I'm being using my free time differently than you'd expect when you trying to do this challenge. Since I finished One Came Home the pages are flowing by like wind. I didn't really find any of the other books as interesting as Things Not Seen because it goes by fast and quick, yet you want to go through it slowly to take everything in. 

The most challenging part of 3rd quarter had to be the Constitution Test. Even though I basically flew through the test there was a lot of preparation and pressure on not just me, but all of the other students. I was actually hoping that there would be more snow days so the test would get pushed back by a few days or so. I'm so thankful that that weight on my shoulders are finally gone & we're heading towards are last quarter. Good luck to you guys and myself!

       3 down, 1 to go!

"Which Author" by John Zalazinski 3/12

"Which Author" 

By: John Zalazinski?

“Which Author?”

Two books sat on a library shelf.

At that point I didn’t know what to do with myself.

Dr. Seuss or Edgar Allan Poe?

Dr. Seuss was from my childhood so I leaned toward it.

But I quickly stopped myself to think what Poe can offer.

So many kids left this book just laying there...

because it had so much to read, I guess no one cared

Dr. Seuss does look quite enjoyable.

I am so befuddled, to choose I am not able.

Edgar Allan Poe intrigued me,

because I wanted something unfamiliar & new

I knew it might be boring,

even a slow read.

Two books sat on a library shelf,

and I choose Poe.

It felt in my mind,

that it was the right way to go.

Bio Poem for Things Not Seen, Week of 3/9/15 - 3/13/15

Bio Poem

3/11/2015

John Zalazinski

Bobby Phillips

Confused, Worried, Friendly, Invisible

A Character in Andrew Clement's story

Lover of books, education, and music.
Who notices he is invisible, has no reflection in the mirror and is alone.
Who learns that being invisible isn't is at easy as it seems and that this problem is the hardest to solve.
Who used to think that his parents were irresponsible, but now knows were just looking out for him.
Major Character in Things Not Seen
A book that I'm enjoying!