Hello Seniors!
Here is our schedule for the week. Please be present and interact with
the material and subject matter. We will continue with the magic that is "Big Fish". We will explore, discuss, and write about some very worthwhile themes and experiences. Do your best to find what is most true to you this week.
Opportunities:
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30 p.m at Queen Bee's in North Park
* April 30/30 Challenge - Are you poet enough? This will be discussed in class.
Check out the 30/30 website - http://3030poetry.com/
* PLHS Writers Symposium Participation - date/time TBD
Both the 30/30 and Symposium are great opportunities to secure an A or B in our class.
* Poetry Club - Weds at lunch
Office Hours - Tues/Weds after school
Analysis/letters will be returned throughout the week or by individual request.
Important Due Dates:
Socratic Seminar - THURS (this will count as an assessment grade - you must be present)
Writing - Typed Analysis Q's/Myth - due THURS. See Thurs for more info. Work on this throughout the week - use SWT to draft, edit, rewrite.
Handouts - Due THURS - this is NOT mandatory but if completed well WILL help raise your grade. Speak with me if you want clarity. Your interaction with the handouts must be genuine.
Monday
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Film
Tuesday
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Text, Author Interview, Questions
Wednesday
* SWT
* Finish "Big Fish"" - Film/Text
* Small Group Discussion/Socratic Prep - Use your handouts and texts
Thursday - ALL WORK FOR THE WEEK IS DUE!!!
*BF Writing DUE - Myth and/or Analysis Q's of choice (1-2 pages min.)
Please proofread your work for errors and clarity.
* Handouts - YOU must stay after class to show me your COMPLETED work. You will not get credit for mediocre effort and inauthentic work.
* Socratic Seminar - bring questions, use your handouts and texts, Analysis Q's, Myths
Friday
*TED Talks - Three students will present. Please be ready.
You may volunteer - speak with me earlier in the week to secure your space.
*Authors Chair - Share myths, poems, letters, whatever!
*Handout - work/assignment selection(s) for the remainder of the semester (9 more weeks)
Selections will be due on Tues 4/8
Work hard this week - play hard next week!
Your voice matters! Your writing is good. You are appreciated.
Samakosky
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Week #8 - Big Fish....
Hello Seniors!
Your writing and your letters are excellent. You all truly rose to the occasion with your amazing words - seriously some of your best and most honest work of the entire year. I am very proud of you. I know we can keep this momentum going.
Here is our schedule for the week. Please be present and interact with the material and subject matter. We will get to enjoy the wonderful prose of Daniel Wallace and the insane visual perspectives of Tim Burton as we delve into the magic that is "Big Fish". We will experiment with some very worthwhile themes and important discussions.
Opportunities:
* Wear GREEN tomorrow 3/17. Be festive and in the spirit of St. Patty's Day and earn some additional participation credit!
* Get your own copy of "Big Fish" - Anyone with their own copy will get additional participation credit. You must show me your copy no later than Weds. 3/19
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30 p.m at Queen Bee's in North Park
* Elevated - Thursday @ 8 p.m at Queen Bee's in North Park
* April 30/30 Challenge - Are you poet enough?
This is a great opportunity to secure an A or B in our class.
* Poetry Club - Weds at lunch
Office Hours - Tues/Weds after school
Work/letters will be returned throughout the week or by individual request.
Monday - "Perks..." analysis is DUE. See previous post. No late work accepted.
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Anticipatory Questions and discussion
* "Big Fish" - Trailer. Check it out right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF-Iy7vIOJA
Tuesday
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Pages 1-24 (Class texts will be made available)
* Notes, annotations, questions, discussion
Weds
* SWT
* Finish reading "BF" pages 1-24
* Notes, annotations, questions, discussion
* Begin film "Big Fish - notes, charts
Thursday
* SWT
* Film continued...
Friday
* Authors Chair
* TED Talks - Be ready to present!
* WW Cipher
Please start to think about your End of the Year Portfolio. Similar to last semester - this will be a collection of your best written works over the year...showing how you have grown and improved as a writer and your understanding and ownership of the craft. You might want to start getting your work(s) together.
Spring Break is in TWO weeks. Please give your best efforts.
There will be some changes to our WRG's - as well as the protocol for our Spring Slam.
Work hard! Play hard!
Samakosky
Your writing and your letters are excellent. You all truly rose to the occasion with your amazing words - seriously some of your best and most honest work of the entire year. I am very proud of you. I know we can keep this momentum going.
Here is our schedule for the week. Please be present and interact with the material and subject matter. We will get to enjoy the wonderful prose of Daniel Wallace and the insane visual perspectives of Tim Burton as we delve into the magic that is "Big Fish". We will experiment with some very worthwhile themes and important discussions.
Opportunities:
* Wear GREEN tomorrow 3/17. Be festive and in the spirit of St. Patty's Day and earn some additional participation credit!
* Get your own copy of "Big Fish" - Anyone with their own copy will get additional participation credit. You must show me your copy no later than Weds. 3/19
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30 p.m at Queen Bee's in North Park
* Elevated - Thursday @ 8 p.m at Queen Bee's in North Park
* April 30/30 Challenge - Are you poet enough?
This is a great opportunity to secure an A or B in our class.
* Poetry Club - Weds at lunch
Office Hours - Tues/Weds after school
Work/letters will be returned throughout the week or by individual request.
Monday - "Perks..." analysis is DUE. See previous post. No late work accepted.
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Anticipatory Questions and discussion
* "Big Fish" - Trailer. Check it out right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF-Iy7vIOJA
Tuesday
* SWT
* "Big Fish" - Pages 1-24 (Class texts will be made available)
* Notes, annotations, questions, discussion
Weds
* SWT
* Finish reading "BF" pages 1-24
* Notes, annotations, questions, discussion
* Begin film "Big Fish - notes, charts
Thursday
* SWT
* Film continued...
Friday
* Authors Chair
* TED Talks - Be ready to present!
* WW Cipher
Please start to think about your End of the Year Portfolio. Similar to last semester - this will be a collection of your best written works over the year...showing how you have grown and improved as a writer and your understanding and ownership of the craft. You might want to start getting your work(s) together.
Spring Break is in TWO weeks. Please give your best efforts.
There will be some changes to our WRG's - as well as the protocol for our Spring Slam.
Work hard! Play hard!
Samakosky
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Week #7 - Perks, Socratic, Writing Analysis...
Hello Seniors,
Here is the schedule.
Monday
* SWT - Letters
* Finish "Perks...." - continue to take notes on similarites/differences, likes/dislikes
Tuesday
* SWT - Letters
* Prep for "Perks..." writing analysis - themes, prompts, ideas, organization
Weds/Thurs
* Socratic Seminar - use all resources
*** Make sure to cite specific text and/or dialogue from the book/film - you must note your evidence
*** Discussion points: Chbosky's style, theme(s), allusions, favorite lines, etc...
*** You must participate in order to receive credit - your comments should be useful and insightful
Friday
* To Be Determined
Opportunities for additional credit:
*** Wear RED on Monday 3/10. Show your Senior spirit at the Pep Rally. Do this...and I will raise one of your weekly Participation points for maximum credit.
Poetry Club - Weds at lunch
San Diego Slam Poetry - Monday @ 8 pm @ Queen Bee's in N. Park
Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30. Queen Bee's in North Park
Office Hours - Wednesday - 2:15 - 3:30
Due Dates
***Socratic Seminar - Weds 3/12, Thurs 3/13. No attendance means no credit.
*** Typed Dear Friend Letters due Thurs 3/13. Please proofread for clarity and no errors.
Please indicate the ONE letter you want me to read. Highlight your attempts to imitate Charlie/Chbosky - sentence starters, diction, tone, style
*** 'Perks...." Writing Analysis due Monday 3/17 at the beginning of class. No late work accepted. Your draft must be typed, publishable, and error free.
You will receive a variety of prompts to choose from. You will be allowed to use ALL of your notes, annotations, and handouts. You will have time to work on this in class.
Be good.
Samakosky
Here is the schedule.
Monday
* SWT - Letters
* Finish "Perks...." - continue to take notes on similarites/differences, likes/dislikes
Tuesday
* SWT - Letters
* Prep for "Perks..." writing analysis - themes, prompts, ideas, organization
Weds/Thurs
* Socratic Seminar - use all resources
*** Make sure to cite specific text and/or dialogue from the book/film - you must note your evidence
*** Discussion points: Chbosky's style, theme(s), allusions, favorite lines, etc...
*** You must participate in order to receive credit - your comments should be useful and insightful
Friday
* To Be Determined
Opportunities for additional credit:
*** Wear RED on Monday 3/10. Show your Senior spirit at the Pep Rally. Do this...and I will raise one of your weekly Participation points for maximum credit.
Poetry Club - Weds at lunch
San Diego Slam Poetry - Monday @ 8 pm @ Queen Bee's in N. Park
Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30. Queen Bee's in North Park
Office Hours - Wednesday - 2:15 - 3:30
Due Dates
***Socratic Seminar - Weds 3/12, Thurs 3/13. No attendance means no credit.
*** Typed Dear Friend Letters due Thurs 3/13. Please proofread for clarity and no errors.
Please indicate the ONE letter you want me to read. Highlight your attempts to imitate Charlie/Chbosky - sentence starters, diction, tone, style
*** 'Perks...." Writing Analysis due Monday 3/17 at the beginning of class. No late work accepted. Your draft must be typed, publishable, and error free.
You will receive a variety of prompts to choose from. You will be allowed to use ALL of your notes, annotations, and handouts. You will have time to work on this in class.
Be good.
Samakosky
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Week #6 - Dear Friends....Letters, Film, Interviews, Socratic, Analysis....
Hello Seniors!
Thank you for checking the blog. Listed below is the tentative schedule of texts, assignments, and classwork for the week. Please take advantage of all opportunities to advocate, participate, and improve. Your attendance, communication, and effort is worth a lot...I am looking to see your contribute authentically and genuinely. Do your very best.
Six week grades close this Friday. Be sure to talk with me if you are concerned. Your lack of poor planning does not constitute an emergency on my part. Come to me with solutions - not problems.
Office Hours are Wednesday after school or by request if you need an alternative time.
Opportunities:
Poetry Club - Weds at lunch. Regular attendance is a must if you hope to participate in the Spring Symposium. Please take advantage of this real-world opportunity to show your skills and own your voice.
Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30. Queen Bee's in North Park
"Perks..." Song lyrics/annotations/notes...make sense of these important allusions
Saans Lena Studio Open House - Sunday 3/9 from 11-2. Come see all the cool activities that the studio has to offer. Bring friends and family. There will be light refreshments, a raffle, and activities!
Due Dates
***Socratic Seminar - Weds 3/12, Thurs 3/13
*** Typed Dear Friend Letters due Thurs 3/13 - Please indicate the ONE letter you want me to read. Highlight your attempts to imitate Charlie/Chbosky - sentence starters, diction, tone, style
*** 'Perks...." - Writng Analysis - in class writing time on Monday 3/10 and Tuesday 3/11
You will receive a variety of prompts to choose from. You will be allowed to use ALL of your notes, annotations, and handouts.
Monday
SWT - Dear Friend Letters
"Perks..." - December letter(s)(notes/analysis of poem inclusion, meaning, allusions, style, etc...)
"Asleep" - The Smiths - Read/annotate/discuss lyrics and relation to themes found in "PBW"
Film - notes
Tuesday
SWT - Letters cont...
"Perks...." - May letter(s) (notes/analysis of tone, style, allusions, meaning, etc...)
Film - notes
Wednesday
SWT - Letters cont...
WRG - Writing Response Groups - First meeting. You MUST be present to receive credit
***Bring ANY writing (letters/poems/stories) and specific copies for your group with specific questions for feedback. Use this time to discuss/plan expectations for group work and Spring Slam.
Thursday
SWT - Letters cont...
"Perks..." - Interviews with cast and Chbosky
*** Be sure to take notes
Friday
TED Talks - Inspirational Text - Be ready to go!
Authors Chair - Participate!
WW Cipher - Best line(s) of the week
"We expect what we think we deserve." You deserve to really feel like the work you are doing is worthwhile. Please try your best to make our time together genuine. Be ready for class and be willing to "participate"
Write On.
Samakosky
Thank you for checking the blog. Listed below is the tentative schedule of texts, assignments, and classwork for the week. Please take advantage of all opportunities to advocate, participate, and improve. Your attendance, communication, and effort is worth a lot...I am looking to see your contribute authentically and genuinely. Do your very best.
Six week grades close this Friday. Be sure to talk with me if you are concerned. Your lack of poor planning does not constitute an emergency on my part. Come to me with solutions - not problems.
Office Hours are Wednesday after school or by request if you need an alternative time.
Opportunities:
Poetry Club - Weds at lunch. Regular attendance is a must if you hope to participate in the Spring Symposium. Please take advantage of this real-world opportunity to show your skills and own your voice.
Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ 8:30. Queen Bee's in North Park
"Perks..." Song lyrics/annotations/notes...make sense of these important allusions
Saans Lena Studio Open House - Sunday 3/9 from 11-2. Come see all the cool activities that the studio has to offer. Bring friends and family. There will be light refreshments, a raffle, and activities!
Due Dates
***Socratic Seminar - Weds 3/12, Thurs 3/13
*** Typed Dear Friend Letters due Thurs 3/13 - Please indicate the ONE letter you want me to read. Highlight your attempts to imitate Charlie/Chbosky - sentence starters, diction, tone, style
*** 'Perks...." - Writng Analysis - in class writing time on Monday 3/10 and Tuesday 3/11
You will receive a variety of prompts to choose from. You will be allowed to use ALL of your notes, annotations, and handouts.
Monday
SWT - Dear Friend Letters
"Perks..." - December letter(s)(notes/analysis of poem inclusion, meaning, allusions, style, etc...)
"Asleep" - The Smiths - Read/annotate/discuss lyrics and relation to themes found in "PBW"
Film - notes
Tuesday
SWT - Letters cont...
"Perks...." - May letter(s) (notes/analysis of tone, style, allusions, meaning, etc...)
Film - notes
Wednesday
SWT - Letters cont...
WRG - Writing Response Groups - First meeting. You MUST be present to receive credit
***Bring ANY writing (letters/poems/stories) and specific copies for your group with specific questions for feedback. Use this time to discuss/plan expectations for group work and Spring Slam.
Thursday
SWT - Letters cont...
"Perks..." - Interviews with cast and Chbosky
*** Be sure to take notes
Friday
TED Talks - Inspirational Text - Be ready to go!
Authors Chair - Participate!
WW Cipher - Best line(s) of the week
"We expect what we think we deserve." You deserve to really feel like the work you are doing is worthwhile. Please try your best to make our time together genuine. Be ready for class and be willing to "participate"
Write On.
Samakosky
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