Week #17 - Slam Tournament Begins!

Hello Sophomores,

Thank you for checking in.  There will be ONE more official blog post before the end of the year.  Please continue to work hard on your portfolios and your Spoken Word pieces.  Take advantage of the community we have built - celebrate and support one another.  Our competition is not about the points - it is about the poetry.  Take all the strategies, tips, resources, and tools you have acquired to really bring your best efforts. 

TUTORING/OFFICE HOURS - TUESDAY after school.  Please come and speak with me if you have any questions or concerns.  Your last minute issues are not mine.  If you have specific questions regarding your essay - this is the time to discuss it.  You MUST earn your grade in the class. 

POETRY CLUB - Last meeting of the year is WEDNESDAY.  Attend...road test a piece!

ONE WEEK SUMMER WRITING CAMP - 6/24-6/28.  Would you like to atend?  Come and ask me how - there are about TEN spaces remaining.  It is FREE!

Tuesday
* WRG - Slam Team.  Write, edit, revise, plan, practice, discuss, prepare!
* This is your last day to work together to prep for Round One of the Slam

Wednesday/Thursday
* Slam Tournament Round One - Be ready.  If you are scheduled - be ready to go.
* Failure to do so will result in a ZERO

Friday - TBD
* WRG/Portfolio Prep
* Edit, Revise, Type, Print

IMPORTANT DATES
The Slam will continue on Monday 6/3 - Round Two
Textbook Return - Tuesday 6/4 - Bring ALL textbooks, copies of Night
Classroom Book Return - Tuesday 6/4 - Return ALL books, sign the list
Review for Final - Tuesday 6/4, Thursday 6/6
Portfolios are due on Wednesday 6/5 - Gallery Walk.  No late work. No excuses.
Slam Tournament Finals - Thursday 6/6
Finals - Monday 6/10, Tuesday 6/11 - Failure to show will result in a ZERO

Continue to work hard.  Do not go gently!  Your work should be your best work - not mere completion.  Earn the grade you believe you deserve.  Be good.

Samakosky