Hello Sophomore,

This is it....this may be the last post of the school year.  Thanks for all you have done to contribute to our learning community and really owning your own participation and efforts.  We will have time to discuss and reflect in class the last few days we meet.

I am so excited for this week and to see your Spoken Word performances.  It is going to be nothing but fun and exciting in class all week - so don't miss a day!  Here are the rules and tentative days.  The only change I can foresee happening is that the Final Slam may be moved to Monday. 6/4.  Right now everything is scheduled for this week. 

Bring your A game.  Support and encourage one another - learn from one another and be motivated and inspired.  This is not the end of our poetry writing - really it is just the beginning.  I hope many of you continue to push yourselves as writers this summer and furthermore in the future.

Posted below are the rules for the Slam as well as some other reminders.

Write On!

Samakosky

Spoken Word Slam - 5/29 - 6/1

Poems are scored from 1- 10 

10 = one of the best poem you have ever heard 

1 = a poem that is not very good, creative, or well done 

Poems cannot exceed 3 minutes - points will be deducted if this occurs

     Judges may score with decimals – as in a 7.8 or a 9.1  

     Poems are scored on content, style, use of poetic devices, delivery, creativity, audience reaction, and overall genuine participation and effort! 

     We snap/applaud every poet – whether we like the poem or not.  Everyone gets due credit. 

     The team with the highest total points at the end of the round moves on to the Final Class Slam!!!

     Have Fun! Enjoy the scene and the vibe!

Reminders –

     Poetry Portfolio is due on Friday - No Late Work Accepted.  See previous posts for portfolio content. 

     There is not a formal Final in our class - however you must be in attendance

     Poetry Club Spoken Word Performance – Weds. During 4^th. Get Permission!

     Goodreads - Extra Credit - due by 6/4

     Any extra credit opportunities (previously discussed with me) are due by 6/6

     Office Hours/Tutoring - Last one of the year is Tuesday.  Any concerns may be addressed.  You can also work on your portfolio - you may use the computers and can print.

     Text Book return is 6/5. Please return ANY and ALL books that you are in possession of that belong to MY personal library immediately.  Thank You.

     ONE MORE POST - Check Back Week of 6/4 For An Encore Post!  Thanks You's! Props! One Final Word from Mr. Samakosky