WRG - Free Verse #2

Hello Writers!

Today we work in our WRG.  It has been a while so really use yout time well and collaborate like the artists that you are.  Encourage and motivate one another to edit, revise, and write!

1.  Prompts
2.  Socratic Seminar - Period 4 (15 minutes)
3. WRG - Free Verse
* Follow Protocol.  Can you combine poems for a duo, trio, group piece?
4. Work Check
5. LE?

HW
* Free Verse #2 -  Final Draft due Friday
* Authors Chair/Cipher
* Poem/Poets
* Guest - Kinnie Dye on TMRW in the PAC 5/6 period
* Secret Santa/Potluck

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Perks - Socratic Seminar

Hello Writers!

Hello awesome people!  Today we get to academically converse about Perks - the writing, the themes, the text, and your connections.  Please use the Socratic format - stay on task and encourage your peers to be involved authentically.  Good luck to you all.

1.  Prompts
2.  Socratic Seminar - Let's go, let's go, let's go!
3. Slam? Update?

HW
* Free Verse #2 - Your Choice! Draft TMRW - with three additional copies for WRG
* Final Draft due Friday
* Authors Chair/Cipher
* Poem/Poets
* Guest - Kinnie Dye on Thursday in the PAC 5/6 period
* Secret Santa/Potluck

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club will return on 12/14
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - TONIGHT 12/12

Finish "Perks" - Prepare for Socratic

Hello Writers!

Welcome to the last week of school in 2016.  Work hard to play hard.

1.  Prompts
2.  Finish Film
3.  Socratic Prep/Advice - Take Notes
4. Extra Credit Opportunities - Slam, Open Mic - Write Ups

HW
* Socratic Seminar TOMORROW.
This is a TEST grade.  Be able to discuss quotes, writing, connections, themes, anticipation guide 
This is OPEN NOTE.  Come prepared.
* Free Verse #2 - Your Choice! Draft due Wednesday - with copies for WRG
* Final Draft due Friday
* Secret Santa/Potluck

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club will return on 12/14
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - TONIGHT 12/12

Perks - Film on Thursday/Friday

Hello Writers!

Today we will watch the film to help us understand Chbosky's writing and the awesomeness that is "Perks of Being a Wallflower".  Take notes - make connections. 

HW
* Socratic Seminar this TUESDAY.  This is a TEST grade.  Be able to discuss quotes, writing, connections, themes, etc.  This is OPEN NOTE.  Come prepared.
* Free Verse #2 - Your Choice! Draft due 12/14, Final Draft 12/16
***Ideas - Holidays, Goodbye 2016, Revisit an old format - Christmasestina...
* Secret Santa/Potluck

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club will return on 12/14
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12

Work Day #2

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday.  Yesterday was a good time to see the high level of work that is expected in class.  Please do your best to make sure your work is up to par from this point on.  Grades will reflect without hesitation.

1. Last Charlie Letters #7 - See Prompts
2. Make Up Work - Quotes/Reactions and Perks Inspired Poems
3. Free Verse #2 - Your Choice!  Draft due 12/14
4. Reading/Writing Time/WRG Time

HW
* Free Verse #2 - Your Choice! Draft due 12/14, Final Draft 12/16
***Ideas - Holidays, Goodbye 2016, Revisit an old format - Christmasestina...
* Secret Santa/Potluck

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club will return on 12/14
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12
* Amen Ra Event - Tonight-   Ask for more information

Prompt:
1. The time it started to feel like everything was...
2.  I guess there could always be someone to blame...
3.  If this does end up being my last letter...
4.  I guess we are who we are for the a lot of reasons.
5.  To tell you the truth....

Work Day

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday.  Today we will do a variety of tasks.  Hang on!

1. Charlie Letters #6 - See Prompts
2. Work Check -TEN Quotes/Responses and Reactions w/page # and theme connections
* Share your work
3. Free Verse - Perks Inspired piece
4. Reading/Writing Time

HW
* Wednesday will be a WRG for those present. 
* Free Verse #2 - Your Choice! Draft due 12/14, Final Draft 12/16
***Ideas - Holidays, Goodbye 2016, Revisit an old format - Christmasestina...

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club will return on 12/14
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12
* Amen Ra Event - WEDNESDAY.  Ask for more information

Prompt:
1. The time it started to feel like everything was...
2.  I guess there could always be someone to blame...
3.  If this does end up being my last letter...
4.  I guess we are who we are for the a lot of reasons.
5.  To tell you the truth....

Authors Chair!

Hello Writers!

Let's share today.  Make your voice present! Teach us something.

1. Charlie Letters - Mentor Text for format and content and conversation
2. Authors Chair - Poem/Poet, Charlie Letters, Responses to Ant. Guide, Free Choice

HW - All Due on TUESDAY 12/6
* Read Perks by Tuesday - Film to Follow
* TEN Quotes - Pulled Quote w/your reaction, page number, and which theme it connects with
* Free Verse/Found Perks Poem - Themes, Ideas, Characters

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12

Prompt:
1.Her whisper smelled like....
2. He/She led me the dance floor...
3. We spent the rest of the night...
4.  I hope you understand...
5.  I'm really scared to...

Perks - Letter Writing and Text Reading

Hello Writers!

Please take advantage of your class time today.


1. Charlie Letters - Mentor Text for format and content and conversation
2. Poem/Poet - Let's Go! Take notes! Get ideas!
3. Perks - Part I - In Class Reading

HW - All Due on TUESDAY 12/6
* Read Perks by Wednesday - Film to Follow
* TEN Quotes - Pulled Quote w/your reaction, page number, and which theme it connects with
* Free Verse/Found Perks Poem - Themes, Ideas, Characters

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays@ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12

Prompt:
1.  I just don't understand....
2.  I don't have a lot of time because....
3.  I never told you that....
4.  To tell you the truth...
5.   As much as I don't understand my mom/dad.....

Perks of Writers Workshop!

Hello Writers!

Here we go!  Time to get your Perks! There is a lot to connect with when it comes to this book.
Let's enjoy the writing and let's share and shed light for everyone - so we all truly "get it".

1. Prompts - Charlie Letters - Mentor Text for format and content and conversation
2. Clip - Chbosky - Take Notes
3. Poem/Poet - Let's Go! Take notes! Get ideas!
4. Perks - Part I - In Class Reading
5. Work Check - Anticipatory Guide and Response

HW - All Due on TUESDAY 12/6
* Read Perks by Wednesday - Film to Follow
* TEN Quotes - Pulled Quote w/your reaction, page number, and which theme it connects with
* Free Verse Perks Poem - Themes, Ideas, Characters

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Voice for Change - TONIGHT 7-9 pm @ City College - FREE
* SD Slam - All Female Poets - Monday 12/12

Prompt:
1. I am writing to you because...
2.  I just need to know....
3. So this my life and I want you to know....
4. I don't really remember much....
5. I keep quiet most of the time....

Guest Visit - Singer/Songwriter Crystal Rose Speros

Hello Writers!

Today we welcome PLHS Alumni Crystal Rose Speros to our Writers Workshop.  Crystal is an amazing talent.  She writes and performs original material, she is a student at New York University, and a passionate resident of our community.  Crystal continues to use her words and conviction to express herself, her beliefs, and her perspectives.  She commits whole-hardheartedly to her art and lives her life with authenticity and fervor.  Please participate, take notes, engage, and be inspired!

1. Prompts
2. Guest Writer - Crystal Rose Speros
3. Mira Costa?

HW
* Authors Chair Timeline - Timeline, Personal Statements, Sestinas
* Personal Statements - Due on THURSDAY 11/17 - NO late work will be accepted
***WRG Weds 11/9 and Monday 11/14

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompt:
1.  I never told you that....
2.  The thing is that some boys/girls think....
3.  To tell you the truth...
4.  It's like my very first memory, which I guess is the first time....
5.  It's hard to see a friend hurt this much....

Personal Statements

Hello Writers!

Let's continue to help one another prepare for Personal Statement prompts. 
Today we will free write some responses and share for ideas and feedback. 
What stories are best to tell?

Did our Sestina brainstorm assist with this process? Any lines or ideas you can use?
Please allow yourself to answer the prompts - be as honest and creative as possible. 

1.Personal Statement Free writes
2. Handouts
3. Discussion, Ideas, Sharing
4. Sestina - Work Check

HW
* Authors Chair Friday - Timeline, Prompts, Sestinas
* Personal Statements - Due on THURSDAY 11/17 - NO late work will be accepted
***WRG Weds 11/9 and Monday 11/14

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club TODAY at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change TONIGHT! Ask me for info!
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompt:
1.  For me personally, as much as I don't understand my mom and dad....
2.  I figure you are probably curious about...
3.  I cannot imagine that I will ever....
4.  It was one of those days that I didn't mind....
5.  I don't want to go into detail about it but....

Personal Statements and Memoir

Hello Writers!

Let's continue to help one another prepare for Personal Statement prompts.  Today we will free write some responses and share for ideas and feedback.  What stories are best to tell? 

Does our Sestina brainstorm assist with this process? 
Please allow yourself to answer the prompts - be as honest and creative as possible. 

1. Prompts
2. Personal Statement Free writes
3. Discussion, Ideas, Sharing

HW
* Sestinas - DUE Tomorrow
* Prompt Sestina, Halloween Sestina

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change TMRW!
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompt:
1. I don't really remember much of what happened...
2. I don't know how news travels around school....
3. One thing I do know is that it makes me wonder....
4.  I do not like high school....
5.  I don't have a lot of time because....

Authors Chair/Cipher/Timeline Piece Due

Hello Writers!

Welcome to Authors Chair! Please have out your Timeline piece. 
You will be turning this in at the end of the period.  Let's be energetic today and celebrate our work.

1. Cipher
2. Authors Chair
3. Sestina - Handout.
* Write your draft in your NB.  Go home and type it up!  Due on Monday.

HW
* Sestina - DUE Monday
* Monday Halloween Writing Activity - Bring a bag of candy to contribute!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompt:
1. Six words associated with Fall OR Halloween OR Thanksgiving.  Explain in detail their significances to you.  We can and will work with this prompt TODAY!

Guest Writer - Natasha Hooper

Hello Writers!

It is a pleasure to welcome Natasha Hooper to Writers Workshop today.  Natasha was on the 2016 San Diego Slam Team that took second place at Nationals this summer.

She brings a fresh perspective to social justice by decorating her poems in lavish diction and beautiful extended metaphor to paint pictures and create deep resonating emotion for her audience.  We are lucky to have her with us today.  Please take notes, ask questions, participate, and be engaged!

1. Prompts
2. Guest Poet - Natasha Hooper

HW
* Timeline Text due TOMORROW -  Piece will need to be  complete w/highlights and notes.
Be sure it resembles the structure and flow of the mentor text.
* Guest Poet - Natasha Hooper on Wednesday
* Authors Chair/Cipher TOMORROW - sign up!  Participate!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club TODAY at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompts:
1.  Small talk.  Let me tell you about small talk....
2.  My favorite thing about swimming in the deep end is....
3.  I am not waiting anymore....
4.  When we finally arrived....
5.  All I can do is write about it....

Writing Response Groups

Hello Writers!

Time to read, edit, and revise.  Please follow strict protocol and use the entire time given to get your drafts finalized and ready for last minute changes and edits.  Take notes, give advice, be honest.

1. Prompts
2. Natasha Hooper clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2C4KVJN3Y4
3. Sestina Format - You will work on this on Friday.  Typed final copy will be due on Monday 10/31.

HW
* Timeline Text due Thursday -  Piece will need to be  complete w/highlights and notes. 
Be sure it resembles the structure and flow of the mentor text.
* Guest Poet - Natasha Hooper on Wednesday
* Authors Chair/Cipher on THURSDAY this week!


Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club on Tomorrow at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tonight @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Prompts:
1.  Six words that describe the Fall season and why they capture this time of year
2.  You're never to old to dress up.  You know why?  Because....
3.  The thing about trick or treating is....
4.  The thing about Tuesdays is...
5.  To be honest....

Work Day and Bird By Bird

Hello Writers!

Let's Fly!  Let's read some of "Bird by Bird" - all great story, advice, writing, philosphy.
Work on your Klosterman Timeline text piece - write and get advice.

1. B by B
2. Writing Time

HW
* WRG #2 Timeline Text due TMRW -  Piece will need to be almost complete w/highlights and notes.  Be sure it resembles the structure and flow of the mentor text.
* Guest Poet - Natasha Hooper on Wednesday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2C4KVJN3Y4

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2
* SD Slam - Monday 11/14

Authors Chair - Timeline Process Pieces

Hello Writers!

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate you, your writing, and one another.
 Let's give comments and feedback and help each other be better!  You dig?  Dig!

1. Prompts
2. Authors Chair
3. Cipher

HW
* Timeline Process Piece - Write!
 ***WRG #2 Timeline Text will be on Tuesday 10/25 - Piece will need to be almost complete

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2

Prompts:
1.  My life hadn't had a lot of content until....
2.  Now, if this were a murder mystery....
3.  What she did then was kind of weird....
4.  The other thing my mom says about my dad...
5.  Now, what you have to understand is that the whole time.....

WRG - Klosterman Timeline Text

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday.  It is time for some feedback! 
Take advantage of the time today, get assistance, follow protocol, listen, revise, edit, write!

1. Watch this video - then respond with your reflection.  Please take this seriously
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ncxd0kC130
2. WRG - Await your group.  There is a lot to discuss and to work with for this piece.  Go slow, take the time, and really assist each other with your writing and making the ideas work.

HW
* AC Tomorrow - Share Timeline process pieces....and/or ANYTHING else!
* Klosterman/Timeline Mentor Text
 ***WRG #2 Timeline Text will be on Tuesday 10/25 - Piece will need to be almost complete

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Mira Costa College - Voice for Change
***Featuring the 2016 Hollywood Slam Team on Wednesday 11/2

Writing Time - Klosterman Mentor Text

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday.  Let's write.

1. Structure and write your own Timeline piece.
*** Use the Klosterman text, tricks, and style suggestions to make YOUR writing come to life.  Be sure to use TIMELINE efficiently.  Be knowledgeable and aware of the specific choices you make!
*** Ideas?
*** Exit slip - must show  bold intro, proof of intro, one timeline structure
2. LE?

HW
* Klosterman/Timeline Mentor Text
*** WRG is tomorrow.  Be prepared with your text and copies.
*** You must have your initial bold intro/idea, with beginning paragraphs (4-5 min), and THREE possible timeline structures
***WRG #2 Timeline Text will be on Tuesday 10/25 - Piece will need to be almost complete

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club TODAY at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Klosterman/Timeline - Mentor Text Continued

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday!  Chuck you!  Let's continue to use the Klosterman text for ideas, structure, style, sentence starters,etc....There is so much to chose from - so find stuff that works for you and put your own spin on it!  Have fun!  Play!  Get your timeline on!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Klosterman Mentor Text - Continue to take Notes, annotate, highlight for ideas to try out stylistically - you should begin to get your own writing ideas together
3. Writing Time

HW
* Klosterman/Timeline Mentor Text
*** WRG will be on Thursday.  Please be prepared with a process piece that indicates your beginning, your intro, and at least THREE time pieces that evoke Chuck's piece.  Note and or highlight so your classmates can see what you are trying to do!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
***Feature poet is ICON from New Orleans

Prompts:
1. My first error was....
2.  People are constantly asking...
3. The last thing he/she as he/she was leaving....
4. As night falls on.....
5. Now that I am here, there are some thing I should tell you.....

Klosterman Mentor Text

Hello Writers!

Happy Monday!  Here is to a wonderful week full of wonderful ideas and creative risk taking.  Try out new and different approaches to your writing and see what happens!  Write On!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Klosterman Mentor Text - Take Notes, Annotate, Highlight for ideas to try out stylistically

*** Guest Poet - Gill Sotu in PAC - Periods 5 and 6
www.gillsotu.com

HW
*  Klosterman Mentor Text - Begin to get down ideas and some idea of structure - Due date TBD

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Prompts:
1.  I remember this one time...
2.  When I told my mom that....
3. I've heard things about this place and....
4.  Keep on shuffling me and you'll see....
5.  Now that I am home....

Guest Poet - Gill Sotu

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!  Today we are lucky to have Gill Sotu visit our campus.  Please make sure you are in attendance and if I can assist with permission slips - please let me know.  Periods 3 and 4 will have time to work on their pieces using the "I Am Comic..." as a structure and mentor text. 

1. Prompts - See Below
2. "B by B" - Let's finish Anne's story
3. Write/Edit/Revise
4. Poem/Poet sign ups by TOMORROW - get easy points! 

*** Guest Poet - Gill Sotu in PAC - Periods 5 and 6
www.gillsotu.com

HW
*  "I Am..." Personification piece due TMRW with highlights
* Poem/Poet sign ups!
* Semester Portfolio - Continue to write and edit your works.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - TMRW is the deadline

Prompts:
1.  I remember this one time...
2.  When I told my mom that....
3.  When we were all getting ready to leave....

Finish "Bird By Bird" - Read, Annotate, Discuss

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday.  Today we will finish reading Anne Lamont's memoir introduction - "Bird By Bird".
Please participate, take notes, and be open to her advice and experience.  We will be discussing this further down the line in a Socratic format.  Please do your best to understand this piece. 

1. Prompts - See Below
2. "B by B" - Let's do it!
3. Poet/Poem Sign Ups
4. More Mentor Text Examples?
5. SLAM? Who went?

HW
* WRG Tmrw - "I Am..." Personification piece.  Your copy with notes/Q's and TWO clean copies.
* Guest Speaker Gill Sotu on THURSDAY in the PAC during Periods 5/6
*** http://gillsotu.com
***" Letter to My Future Self - Parts I and II" - Mentor Text
* Poem/Poet sign ups!  We will begin these as soon as possible.  First come first serve.
*** Typed explanation of poem, poet, and takeaways.  You will receive a Mentor Text example.
* Semester Portfolio - Continue to write and edit your works.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - FRIDAY is the deadline!

Prompts:
1.  My friends turned me on to....
2.  I'm sure my father was....
3.  I didn't give up....
4.  The months before....
5.  I was a little edgy for the next few weeks, as you can imagine....

I Am Comic Sans - Mentor Text

Hello Writers!

Welcome!  This week we will working with a very fun mentor text.  Follow the structure and the supports and bring your original ideas and creativity to truly make the piece yours.  I am excited to see what you produce.

1. Prompt
2. "I Am Comic Sans" - Introduction, Annotations, Explanations
* Student Examples
3. Writing Time
4. Poet/Poem Sign Ups
5. Meet Gill Sotu - http://gillsotu.com
*"Letter to My Future Self - Parts I and II" - Mentor Text

HW
* We will finish reading Anne Lamont's "Bird By Bird" Have your text copy w/you tomorrow.
* Guest Speaker Gill Sotu on THURSDAY in the PAC during Periods 5/6
* Poem/Poet sign ups!  We will begin these as soon as possible.  First come first serve.
*** Typed explanation of poem, poet, and takeaways.  You will receive a Mentor Text example.
* Semester Portfolio - Continue to write and edit your works.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Extended to Friday 10/14
* SD Slam TONIGHT - $5 cover.  Starts at 8.  It will be packed. Get there early!

Prompts:
1.  Listen up.  I know....
2.  People love me.  Why?  Because I am....
3.  It doesn't even matter what you think....
4.  Sorry...
5.  You think I'm.....

Author Chair - Ultimate Guide Edition

Hello Writers!

Welcome to your Friday!  It is YOUR Friday!  So let's have some fun and celebrate our writing!
There is a lot to chose from - it would be very cool to hear a variety of different works!

1. Ultimate Guide DUE - Have it out on your desk.  It must be complete with highlights/notes
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair

HW
* Write, Write, Write!
* Watch a poem online/find a poet you like so you can share with us and teach us something cool!
   *** You will be signing up in the next few weeks to present your poem/poet
* Semester Portfolio - Continue to write and edit your works.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Extended to Friday 10/14
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Prompts:
1. I can't help wondering why the world is...
2. People never expect....
3.  Last night I dreamed...
4.  I hear drums....
5.  The summer I turned 15.....

Guest Poet - Dallas Wall

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!  Today we welcome guest writer - Dallas Wall. 

Dallas is an extremely talented poet who is able to use his language to convey themes of loss, acceptance, self worth, and family.  His voice is strong, his message positive, and he speaks his most authentic voice.  Dallas continues to grow as a writer and now hopes to inspire others to find and trust their genuine self when it comes to writing and spoken word. 

1. Prompts
2. Guest Poet - Dallas Wall

HW
* Ultimate Guide Final Copy due TMRW w/highlights of inspired style from the Mentor Text.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club Wednesdays at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - TBD
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Extended to Friday 10/14
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Prompts:
1. At some point during your teenage years....
2. Somewhere in your town tonight...
3.  I wasn't sure what was going to happen....
4. The men/women in my family....
5.  I knew this would be trial and error....

WRG - Ultimate Guides

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday.  Today we will work together in groups to edit and revise our Ultimate Guides.

Please follow protocol.  Make sure to have out your Mentor Text. It should be clear to your readers exactly how you are using the mentor text to make your piece work.

Please take advantage of the time and opportunity to work together.

1. WRG - Ultimate Guides
*** Group Examples - Last 15 minutes
2. LE?

HW
* Guest Poet - Dallas Wall will be here Tomorrow!
* Final Copy due on Friday w/highlights of inspired style from the Mentor Text.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - TBD
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Extended to Friday 10/14
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Ultimate Guide - Writing Time

Hello Writers!

Happy Monday!  Today we will work on our Ultimate Guides.
Please make sure to ask questions.  Have fun with this one.  Use the Mentor Text.

1. Ball Pit Video - Write a reflection
2. Prompts
3.. Ultimate Guide - Writing Time

HW
WRG - Ultimate Guide -  w/copies.
* Final Copy due on Friday w/highlights of inspired style from the Mentor Text.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - TONIGHT at 6 pm at Robb Field
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Friday 10/14
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Authors Chair - Week Five Edition

Hello Writers!

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate our writing, our art, our voices!  Take advantage of this opportunity - support one another - offer feedback and love!  Here is to a great weekend!  Write Something!

1.Authors Chair
2. Cipher
3. Handout - "The Ultimate Guide...."
* Preview/Read/Take Notes - This will be our mentor text next week.

HW
Write!
Edit!
Revise!
Start think portfolio/chapbook - Honest Poems, I Wanna Be a Kid, 13 Ways, 2-Voice Poem

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - 10/4 0- This Starts Tuesday at 6 pm at Robb Field
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* Anita submission - Friday 10/7
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Next Week:
* "The Ultimate Guide..."
* WRG - Wednesday
* Guest Poet - Dallas Wall (PLHS alumni)
* End of SIX weeks. Participate. Go to LE, Poetry Club, Etc....

Guest Poet - Please Welcome Anita Dias

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!  Today we get to learn from the very best.  Anita is one of San Diego's premiere poets.  She works hard at her craft, studies with the very best, and most importantly, she speaks her truth.  We are lucky to have her in class today.  Please take notes, get advice, ask questions, take notes, and participate. Watch for style, technique, performance, and content.

1. Prompts
2. Workshop with Anita!
*Poems, Q and A, Writing

HW
13 Ways and Two Voice Poems - Final (typed) - DUE Tomorrow
Authors Chair
Cipher

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - 10/4 0- This Starts Tuesday at 6 pm at Robb Field
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10 - Go See Anita!  Go see Amen Ra!

Prompts:
1. I just wanted to see you....
2. She/He belongs....
3.  I'll kiss you.....
4.  Falling in love with me.....
5.  Do not ask me to.....

Writing Response Groups - 13 Ways and Two Voice Poems

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday!  Today you will work in your WRG.  Please use your time effectively. 
Follow protocol - Praise, Question, Wish.  Use your handouts.
Offer suggestions, take notes, get advice, enjoy the opportunity to work with your classmates.

1. Prompts
2. WRG - You must be here and must be on task to get full credit
* 13 Ways
* Two Voice Poems

HW
Guest Visit TMRW  - Anita Diaz.  Do not miss this.  Take notes, ask questions, be better!
Final Poems(typed) - DUE FRIDAY

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - 10/4
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Prompts:
1. On a Carousel....
2. I Can't Let Go....
3.  So Damn Beautiful....
4. I'm Down...
5. Take My Love and Run....

Writing Time - 13 Ways of Looking At..... and Two Voice Poems

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday!  Please use your class time effectively today.  Write.  Play.  Partner up! 

1. Anne Lamont - "Bird By Bird"
* Notes and Annotations
2. Writing Time
* 13 Ways - Haiku -
* Two Voice Poems

Anita Diaz Poems - Preview our Guest Poet who is visiting on Thursday
"Text Me Back" -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65axHZQbS_g
"Colors" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI2gDiGfXUc
"Run" -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUcw25_IdI

HW
WRG TMRW!
 Bring the poem you want to work on. Your copy with notes and questions.
 Bring THREE copies for your group.  You will work in groups of four this week.
Final Poems - DUE FRIDAY

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - TMRW at lunch!
* Dead Poets w/Skye - 10/4
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

13 Ways Poems and Two Voice Poems

Hello Writers!

Happy Monday!  Let's have some fun today! 
We will work with two different types of pieces today.  Enjoy the variety!  Have fun!
You will also get to work with a partner of your choice.

1. Prompts - Lists of Perspective -
2. 13 Ways - Haiku -
* Mentor Text - Wallace Stevens
3. Two Voice Poems - Partner Activity
* Honeybees
* See Mentor Text Videos
Muslim/Jewish Girls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCUz2b050lE
"Lost Voices " - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA
4.  Writing Time

HW
WRG on Wednesday - Bring the poem you want to work on. Your copy with notes and questions.  Bring THREE copies for your group.  You will work in groups of four this week.
Final Poems - DUE FRIDAY

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - TMRW @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Author Chair, Kid Poems, Cipher...Oh My!

Hello Writers!

Happy Friday!  Let's celebrate our work!

1. Cipher
2. Authors Chair
3. Poems DUE

HW
Write! Write! Write!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Next Week:
* Two-Voice Poems
* 13 Ways.... (haiku)
* Guest Poet - Anita Diaz
* Writing Response Groups

WRG - "Kid Again" Poems

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday.  Welcome to your Writing Response Groups.

1. Prompts - See Below - Lamont's Prompts!
2. WRG - Await your groups! Use protocol! Take advantage of the time and your classmates.
3. WRG Reflection Discussion, Encouragement, and Props!

HW
"Kid Again" - FINAL draft DUE TMRW
Mentor Texts:
"I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Fiveology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk
"I Get To Be a Kid Again" - Samakosky

AC/Cipher on TMRW- Participation

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Prompts:
1.  Then a strange thing happened...
2.  It was a long time before I realized that....
3.  I could only imagine that the world was breaking down...
4.  I want to write. I want to be artistic, a free spirit, and...
5.  That night, before we went to sleep...

Guest Writer - Skye

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday! Today you get to learn with and from a peer in both age and experience.

Skye has learned to embrace her creativity and is now looking to pay it forward and help others find their own spark.  She is a PLHS alumni and she has written many of the same pieces you are trying this year.  She is a wealth of knowledge, a sweet and positive force, and a tremendous young writer.  Please take notes, ask questions, participate, and share!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Guest Writer - Skye Karakas
3. Wednesday Cipher!
4. LE?

HW
"Kid Again" - Rough draft and copies due on TMR for WRG
*** You must be here to get credit
Mentor Texts:
"I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Fiveology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk
"I Get To Be a Kid Again" - Samakosky
***Final Draft due on FRIDAY

AC/Cipher on Friday - Participation

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - TODAY at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Prompts:

Writing Time - "Kid Again...."

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday. Take advantage of your time today.  Begin to structure your poem.  Begin to include your specific word choices, allusions, refrains, stories, memories.  Remember you are trying to capture a positive, nostalgic, sincere vibe. 

1. Prompts - See Below
2. "Bird by Bird" - Anne kick's down knowledge.  Annotate.  Maybe we will do a found poem?
*** Take Notes, Annotate
4.  Writing Time

HW
"Kid Again" - Rough draft and copies due on Thursday for WRG - must be here to get credit
Mentor Texts:
"I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Fiveology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk
"I Get To Be a Kid Again" - Samakosky
***Final Draft due on FRIDAY

AC/Cipher on Friday - Participation

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - TMRW at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Prompts:
* Favorite people as a child?  Family?  Neighborhood friends?
* Favorite foods and celebrations?
* Bad choices?  Times when you did something you shouldn't have done?
* Puppy Love? Crushes
* Describe your grandmothers/aunt/family friend's kitchen/living room? 
Use sight and smell and words to describe it!

A Little Nostalgic Trip Back...."Kid Again" Poems

Hello Writers!

Welcome to your Monday edition of WW.  Let's learn something new today...and take a little nostalgic trip back to some of our favorite moments and memories - it's time for some feel goods!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts:
"I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Fiveology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk
"I Get To Be a Kid Again" - Samakosky
*** Take Notes, Jot Down Ideas, Make Lists
3. "Bird by Bird" - Anne kick's down knowledge.  Annotate.  Maybe we will do a found poem?
4.  Writing Time

HW
"Kid Again" - Rough draft and copies due on Thursday for WRG - must be here to get credit
***Final Draft due on FRIDAY
AC/Cipher on Friday - Participation

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays at lunch!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam on Monday 10/10

Prompts:
* Desribe a game/activity you used to play with your siblings/cousins
* Favorite TV shows or characters you loved as a child
* Most beloved toy(s)?  Describe texture, shape, appearance. What feelings come to mind?
* Happiest childhood memory/memories?

Authors Chair/Cipher

Hello Writers!

Happy Friday!  Welcome to Authors Chair!  Let's share and inspire one another.
Jot down your classmates name - their piece title - and a few things you noticed.  Be present.
Let's have some fun today! Be encouraging and be kind!

1. Cipher
2. Reflection - Amen Ra visit
3. Authors Chair
4. DUE - Honest Poems - typed, stapled w/rough drafts.  Make these easy for me to "grade".

HW
Write something!
Find a clip to inspire us!
Sentence starters for prompts!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays in here!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Guest Visit - Amen Ra

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!  Welcome to another great day in Writers Workshop!

Today you have the utmost privilege to be among one of San Diego's best writers and spoken word poets.  You will get see unique performances as well as interact with our guest.  You should take some notes, make references to style, delivery, and content.  What does our guest do - that you can imitate, borrow from, play, and experiment with yourself? This is a chance for you to learn with and from the best.  Please welcome Mr. Amen Ra

HW
Honest Poem - Final Draft due TMRW (typed)
***Process work must be stapled to the back.

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays in here!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesdays @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

WRG - Writing Response Groups

Hello Writers!

Happy Wednesday!  Please use your handouts and WRG Protocol.  Praise, Question, Wish.
Make sure you interact, take notes, offer advice/suggestions, be kind, be open, use your time well.

1. Prompts: See Below
2. WRG - Please await your group
*** Work Check - your copy annotated w/Q's and copies for your group.
3. WRG Reflection and Discussion - What worked?  What didn't?
4. LE?

HW
Honest Poem - Final Draft due Friday 9/16 (typed)

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays in here!
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tonight @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Prompts:
1. Sometime, when I'm daydreaming, I have this vision....
2.  I have only one real memory of....
3.  I never had remorse or worries....
4.  I never expected to walk back into it and....
5. I know my hindsight isn't to be trusted.

Writing Response Group - Demo

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday!  Today we will cover WRG Protocol.  Follow along, take notes, use your handouts!

1. Prompts: See Below
2. WRG Demo - Samakosky and Students
3. "Bird By Bird" - Read, Annotate, Discuss
4. SD Slam - Anyone Go?
5. Amen Ra - "Play" Clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihvjgyMC7b0


HW
WRG on Wednesday.  Bring your copy w/questions and notes... and TWO additional copies.
Honest Poem - Final Draft due Friday 9/16 (typed)

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
 * Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange - Tonight @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.


Prompts:
1. It couldn't be this easy, could it?
2. There is something humbling about....
3. There was a time not so long ago....
4. When I look at old photos...
5.  If I wanted to, we could have....

Bird By Bird - Read, Annotate, Discuss...Why Should This Matter To Us?

Hello Writers!

Happy Monday!  This is the best place to be.  So...make good use of your time. Find your in.

1. Prompts: See Below
2. "Bird By Bird" - Read, Annotate, Discuss
3. Finish GD

HW
WRG on Wednesday.  Bring your copy w/questions and notes... and TWO additional copies
* WRG demonstration TMRW.
Honest Poem - Final Draft due Friday 9/16 (typed)

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
 * Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -TMRW @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Prompts:
1. I said nothing and he/she said nothing, and it felt like....
2. She/He made the first move.  He/She made every move....
3.  I still remember everything about he first time I heard....
4.  I wasn't prepared for all of that.  I wasn't prepared for it to be gone....
5.  I knew what I hoped would happen.  I hoped....

Authors Chair/Cipher

Hello Writers!

It is Friday!  It is your day!  Let's share, celebrate, and be inspired!

1. Cipher - Await your class leader and prompt!  Find your golden line(s)!
2. Honest Poems - Rough Draft Due!
3. Authors Chair!

HW
Honest Poem - Final Draft due Friday 9/16 (typed)

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
 * Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - Season Starts this MONDAY @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Next Week:
Finish GD
"Bird By Bird" - Intro w/notes to discuss
Revision Process
Grades/Syllabus....blah blah blah
Amen Ra Visit
AC/Cipher #3

Bird by Bird and Writing Time

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!  Let's read and give you some time to write!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Honest Poems - Writing Time, Edit, Revise, Type, Print
3. "Bird By Bird" - Introduction
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Be Inspired
4. Great Discovery (if time)

HW
Honest Poem - Rough Draft due TMRW (typed)
Cipher/Authors Chair - TMRW
* Sign Ups!

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
 * Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.
* SD Slam - Season Starts this MONDAY @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Prompts:
1.  It was the first time I'd....
2.  I never expected to...
3.  I love that moment.  I love it when.....

Honest Poems - Mentor Texts, Time to Play, Bird by Bird

Hello Writers!

Welcome back!  Here we go.  Time to write, time to read, time to be honest and real.

1. Prompts - Truth, Honesty, Authenticity.
* Define, explain.  Are we always these, if not why?
* Where do we search for meaning and truth?  How do we know if it is even real? 
* Elaborate on these ideas. Real life examples? School? Friends?

2. Honest Poems
* Mentor Texts - Rudy Francisco, Amen Ra, Samakosky, Student examples
3. "Bird By Bird" - Introduction
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Be Inspired
4. Great Discovery (if time)
5. LE?

HW
Honest Poem - Rough Draft due Friday (typed)
Cipher/Authors Chair - Friday

Additional Opportunities/Credit:
 * Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Time To Get Honest!

Hello Writers!

Welcome back!  Here we go.  Time to write, time to read, time to be honest and real.

1. Prompts - THE NINE RIGHTS
2. Honest Poems
* Mentor Texts - Rudy Francisco, Amen Ra, Samakosky
3. "Bird By Bird" - Introduction
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Be Inspired
4. Great Discovery


HW
Honest Poem - Rough Draft due Friday (typed)
Cipher/Authors Chair - Friday


Additional Opportunities:
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Authors Chair/Cipher

Hello Writers!

Welcome to the our first Authors Chair.  Let's celebrate our voices and inspire one another.

1. Prompts
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - DJ Blue Light in full effect
4. Journalism Opportunity?


HW
WW Questionnaire - due Tuesday
Great Discovery - We will finish this on Tuesday. 

Additional Opportunities:
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Book Checkout/Complete Great Discovery

Hello Writers!

Welcome to the September of your Senior Year.  Please have out your Writers NB.

1. Prompts - "The Great Discovery" - #8,9,10
2. Activity - "The Great Discovery" - Get up and share! Class discussion to follow.
3. Book Checkout
4. Index Card?
5. Journalism Opportunity?


HW
Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday
WW Questionairre - due Tuesday

Additional Opportunities:
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

The Great Discovery #5-10

Hello Writers!

Welcome back.  Please have out your Writers NB.

1. Prompts - "The Great Discovery" - #5,6,7
2. Activity - "The Great Discovery" - Get up and share! Class discussion to follow.
3. Slam Film? Poems?
4. Index Card?
5. Journalism Opportunity?
6. LE?

HW
Activity - "The Great Discovery" - Complete #8,9,10 (one page min. in your NB)
Book Checkout - is TMRW - please bring your schedule and ID

Additional Opportunities:
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -Tuesday Nights @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

The Great Discovery

Hello Writers!

Welcome back.  Please have out your Writers NB.

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Activity - "The Great Discovery" -Discussion
3. Slam Film
4. Index Card?
5. Journalism Opportunity?

HW
Activity - "The Great Discovery" - Complete #1-4 (one page min. in your NB)
Book Checkout - is on Thursday - please bring your schedule.

Additional Opportunities:
* Boxes of Tissues, Hand Sanitizer
* Lyrical Exchange -TONIGHT @ Queen Bees in N. Park. $5 Cover. 8 p.m.

Prompts:
* My initial impression of my classes and teachers is..... (focus on the positive)
* The thing about beginning something new is....
* My first concert experience was...
* Most memorable family holiday and what made it special for you.
* I forgot to tell you that....
* Moon, Stars, Sun....

ARE YOU READY?

   "YOU'VE HEARD THE STORIES....ARE YOU READY FOR THE EXPERIENCE?!!!"

     WELCOME TO THE WRITERS WORKSHOP! HOSTED BY: DARREN SAMAKOSKY
                                                  NOW PLAYING IN ROOM 854

This class will be completely different than anything you have ever attended.  To succeed - you must suspend your preconceived notions of what is allowed in a classroom and get into the spirit of helping to create an outrageously fun, entertaining, and participatory experience for everyone!

We start - WRITE now.

1. Choose one of the awesome prompts below.  You have TEN minutes to play, experiment, explore, create, write something that represents YOU in some way.  You have complete creative license to write anything you want as long as it is classroom appropriate.

Prompts:

* Things are going to change, I can feel it.
* When I think back on my high school experience...
* This is how I want to remember my senior year
* My TWELVE best traits/characteristics...
* I'm the kind of writer that...
* Pancakes...
* The last thing he/she said as he/she was leaving...
* I am ready.

2. Cipher - Have your voice heard and be part of something unifying and beautiful!
*** Please await instructions!

3. Index Cards - Please Complete Properly
* Name - First, Last (Nickname)
* Email* 
* Something you did over the summer?
* Why did you choose this class?
* What do you know about this class?
* Last Years - English Teacher
* Favorite places to visit or travel?
* Passions! - Hobbies/Interests/Talents
* Plans for next year?

Don't Know What You Got Till It's Gone - Final Cipher/Author's Chair

Hey Seniors!

It is almost closing time.  Let us enjoy our time today. Be here TOMORROW for our Farewell.

1. Cipher
2. Author's Chair
3. Reminders -
* End of the Year Q's and Reflection - Write/Type bring for discussion on THURSDAY
* Please bring in your "Greatest Hit" - typed with name, Class of 2016, Class Period for a collection that I would like to keep and share with future classes.

* Potluck?

Tuesday's Gone

Hey Seniors!

Here is to our last week together.  Let's be here and say what we want to say. Let's be glad to have this time together.

1. Video Clip -Jimmy Fallon
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl8Xg9FdPNc

2. Book Return

3. End of the Year Q's and Reflection - Write/Type bring for discussion on THURSDAY

Tomorrow -  Last Authors Chair/Cipher - Portfolio Return
Thursday - Closing Activity
* Please bring writing typed/handwritten to share and turn in
* Please bring in your "Greatest Hit" - typed with name, Class of 2016, Class Period for a collection that I would like to keep and share with future classes.

* Potluck?
* Lyrical Exchange - TONIGHT

Last Week - Last Goodbyes

Hey Seniors!

Here is to our last week together.  Let's be here and say what we want to say. Let's be glad to have this time together.

1. Video Clip -Lin Manuel Miranda Sonnet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAG_7qeiOZA

2. Portfolio- Gallery Walk.
* Leave comments
* Chat quietly

Tomorrow - Book Return. Prep Closing Activity (Have paper/pen)
Wednesday -  Last Authors Chair/Cipher - Portfolio Return
Thursday - Closing Activity
* Please bring writing typed/handwritten to share and turn in
* Please bring in your "Greatest Hit" - typed with name, Class of 2016, Class Period for a collection that I would like to keep and share with future classes.

* Potluck?
* San Diego Slam - TONIGHT- Slam Team Verses Anyone! Imani Cezanne hosts and feautrres
* Lyrical Exchange - TOMORROW

Portfolio Due - Cipher/Authors Chair

Hey Seniors!

Wow!  Thank you for making the Slam so slamtastic!  Conrgats to CSI SD and Period Two!

1. Slam Recap!
2. Portfolio due Today- No late work accepted
*** Have it out on your desk.  Turn it in at the end of the period.
3. Cipher - Portfolio Edition
4. Authors Chair

Next Week
Monday - Gallery Walk - Share your portfolio
Tuesday - Writing Time - Prep for Closing Activity and Book Return
Wednesday - Last Authors Chair/Cipher - Portfolio Return
Thursday - Closign Activity - Bring your last piece of writing from Tuesday

Potluck - Pick a day?
 Grades close on Friday - 6/17

EC
* San Diego Slam - Monday - Slam Team Verses Anyone! Check this out!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday- Team CSI?

Closing Activities and Assignments

Hey Seniors!

Work Day and Slam Day!

* Portfolio due this Friday 6/10 - No late work accepted
* Friday 6/10 - Authors Chair/Cipher

Next Week
Monday - Gallery Walk - Share your portfolio
Tuesday - Writing Time - Prep for Closing Activity
Wednesday - Last Authors Chair/Cipher
Thursday - Closing Activity - Bring your last piece of writing from Tuesday

Potluck - Pick a day!
Grades close on Friday - 6/17

EC
* San Diego Slam - Monday - Slam Team Verses Anyone! Check this out!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday

Authors Chair/Cipher

Hey Seniors!

What an awesome Semi-Final Round.  You were all amazing and brave and made me proud.

1. Now - let's discuss the overall Slam, the Poetry, the Poets, the vibe, the audience, etc...
2. Cipher - "I will always remember...." and/or "I will never forget...."
3. Author's Chair - This is your chance to share....

This is it - your last opportunity to show your growth as a writer, a community member, a critical thinker, a senior, a Pointer!  Work on your Portfolio  - Use your checklist. Write an amazing introduction that reflects and honors you and the work that you've done.

Have a great Prom weekend.  Please be safe....have fun...but be safe!

Homework
* Championship Slam - Thursday 6/9
* Portfolio's due Friday 6/10

EC
* LE - Tuesday
* San Diego Slam - 6/13 - Slam Team Verses Anyone! Check this out!

Quarter Final Reviews and Portfolio Time

Hey Seniors!

1. Let's discuss and reflect on our Quarter Final Slams!
2. Work Check - Slam Pieces ready for Portfolio
3. Portfolio Time
4. Movie Time

Portfolio Time - Use your checklist

Homework
* All FIVE pieces due/typed on Weds/Thursday - Ready for Portfolio.
* Semi Finals in PAC on Tuesday - 7th period,  Thursday - Periods 2,4,6
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.
* San Diego Slam - 6/13 - Slam Team Verses Anyone! Check this out!

Slam Quarter Finals

Hey Seniors!

Welcome to the Quarter Finals of the 5th Annual Spoken Word Slam!

Be ready to spit your truth! Encourage your team and your classmates!  Be respectful to all poets!
Regardless of material - we cheer for EVERY poet!  Got it?  Got it!

Good luck to you all!  May the odds be forever in your favor!

Homework
* All FIVE pieces due/typed on Weds/Thursday - Ready for Portfolio.
* Semi Finals on 5/31 - 7th period,  6/2, 6/3 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* LE on Tuesday!
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Authors Chair/Cipher/Slam Team Time - Last Prep Day!

Hey Seniors!

1. Cipher Prompt
2. Authors Chair - Three Up, Three Down!
3. Slam Teams - Use your time well. Be tremendous writers!
Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
4. Slam Draft - Quarter Final Match-Up Selections

Homework
* All FIVE pieces due/typed on Weds/Thursday next week. Ready for Portfolio.
* Slam Quarter Finals - 7th period starts Monday!  Periods 2,4,6 start Tuesday!
* Semi Finals on 5/31 - 7th period,  6/2, 6/3 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* SD Slam - Feature and Q&A - TONIGHT!  Please ask for more information if interested.
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Team Time - Two Days Left!

Hey Seniors!

1. Slam Teams - Use your time well. Be tremendous writers!
Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....

Homework
* All FIVE pieces due/typed on Weds/Thursday next week. Ready for Portfolio.
* Slam Quarter Finals - 7th period starts Monday!  Periods 2,4,6 start Tuesday!
* Semi Finals on 5/31 - 7th period,  6/2, 6/3 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* SD Slam - Feature and Q&A - Friday.  Please ask for more information if interested.
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Slam Teams - Writing Time!

Hey Seniors!

1. Slam Teams - Last week to prepare!
Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
* Please use your time well.  You are being assessed on your daily effort, writing, and how well you work within your group.  Please be good students.

Homework
* Slam Quarter Finals- 5/23 - 7th period, 5/24 - 2nd, 4th, 6th,
* Semi Finals on 5/31 - 7th period,  6/2, 6/3 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* LE Tonight
* Elevated on Thursday
* SD Slam - Feature and Q&A - Friday
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Slam Team - Work Time!

Hey Seniors!

1. Portfolio Checklist
2. . Slam Teams - Last week to prepare!
Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
* Please use your time well.  You are being assessed on your daily effort, writing, and how well you work within your group.  Please be good students.

Homework
* Slam Quarter Finals- 5/23 - 7th period, 5/24 - 2nd, 4th, 6th,
* Semi Finals on 5/31 - 7th period,  6/2, 6/3 - 2nd, 4th, 6th period
* Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* LE TMRW
* Elevated on Thursday
* SD Slam - Feature and Q&A - Friday
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Cipher, Authors Chair, Workday

Hey Seniors!

1. Cipher - Prompts
2. Authors Chair - Three Up, Three Down
3. Work Check - Individual Slam Poem
4. Slam Teams - Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
* Please use your time well.  You are being graded on your daily effort, writing, and how well you work within your group.  Please be good students.

Homework
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/2, 6/3.  Championship Slam is on 6/9.
***New Rule - You will lose points if your performance pieces checks in under 1:30
* Semester Portfolios - Due Friday 6/10.  Use your checklist.

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* LE on Tuesday
* Elevated on Thursday
* SD Slam - Feature and Q&A - 5/20
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Work Time

Hey Seniors!

1. Slam Teams - Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
* Let me know if you need to print, or if you need any assistance.
* Please use your time well.  You are being graded on your daily effort, writing, and how well you work within your group.  Please be good students.

Homework
* Individual Slam Poem - Ready to go Version TMRW. Typed. Titled.
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/1. Championship Slam is on 6/9.
***New Rule - You will lose points if your performance pieces checks in under 1:30
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!

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* Glassless Minds - TONIGHT featuring Rudy
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Wednesday - Periods 2, 4, 6

Hey Seniors!

1. Slam Teams - Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....
2. Guest Visit - Amen Ra (Periods 2,4) - Take notes, ask questions! Be present.

Homework
* Individual Slam Poem - Ready to go Version on Friday. Typed. Titled.
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/1. Championship Slam is on 6/9.
***New Rule - You will lose points if your performance pieces checks in under 1:30
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!

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* Glassless Minds - Thursday featuring Rudy
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Tues/Weds - Block Schedule Work Days

Hey Seniors!

1. Slam Teams - Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Write, Edit, Practice, Re-Write, Edit, Etc....

Homework
* Individual Slam Poem - Ready to go Version on Friday. Typed. Titled.
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/1. Championship Slam is on 6/9.
***New Rule - You will lose points if your performance pieces checks in under 1:30
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!

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* LE - Tonight - Feature is Natasha Hooper
* Glassless Minds - Thursday featuring Rudy
 * Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Team Time and Authors Chair

Hey Seniors!

1. Work Check - Free Verse, Poet Charts
2. Team Time - Today you write, you talk, you plan, you edit, you revise!
What do the next TWO weeks look like for you and your team? Figure it out!
3. Authors Chair/Cipher


Homework
* Write! Write! Write!
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/1. Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!


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* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes on Monday.  See/meet Rudy Francisco, Imani Cezanne, SD Slam poets
* LE - Tuesday.  Feature is Natasha Hooper
* Glassless Minds - Thursday featuring Rudy
 * Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Writing Time!

Hey Seniors!

Today you write, you talk, you plan, you edit, you revise!
What do the next TWO weeks look like for you and your team? Figure it out!

Homework
* Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW
* Free Verse #3 - Due TMRW
* April 30/30 - Due TMRW
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23. Semi Finals on 5/31, 6/1. Championship Slam is on 6/9.
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!


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* Poetry Event at City College TONIGHT - Ask for Info! FREE!
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes on Monday.  See/meet Rudy Francisco, Imani Cezanne, SD Slam poets
* LE - Tuesday.  Feature is Natasha Hooper
* Elevated - Thursday.  Feature is Rudy Francisco
 * Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Tues 5/31. Feature is Rudy F.

Team Time and Guest Visit - Chris N.

Hey Seniors!

1. Prompt - 10 reason list....
2. Team Time! Plans, Strategies, Writing, Revising, Ideas, Team Names!
3. Work Check - Poem/Poet Write-Ups

Homework
* Free Verse #3 - Due Friday 5/6
* April 30/30 - Due Friday
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!
* Poem/Poet Shares

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* Poetry Club Today
* SDSU Event Tonight - Featuring Super B
* Poetry Event at City College on Thursday - Ask for Info! FREE!
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems and Team Time!

Hey Seniors!

1. Prompt - Dear Mama...
2.  Poems/Poets - Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Team Time! Plans, Strategies, Writing, Revising, Ideas, Team Names!
4. Work Check - Poem/Poet Write-Ups

Homework
* Free Verse #3 - Due Friday 5/6
* April 30/30 - Due Friday
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!
* Poem/Poet Shares

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* LE - Tonight
* Poetry Club Weds
* Poetry Event at City College on Thursday - Ask for Info! FREE!
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems and Team Time

Hey Seniors!

1. Prompt - Time is just going to fast/slow....
2.  Poems/Poets
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Team Time! Plans, Strategies, Writing, Revising, Ideas, Team Names!

Homework
* Free Verse #3 - Due Friday 5/6
* April 30/30 - Due Friday
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios - Due date will be Friday 6/10.  Checklist coming soon!
* Poem/Poet Shares

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* LE - Tues
* Poetry Club Weds
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Authors Chair

Hey Seniors!

1. Prompt - 29/30 - You last bday....or anticipating a certain age...
2. Authors Chair/Cipher
* Free Verse - Work Check
* Poems/Poets
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Slam Groups?

Homework
* Free Verse #3 - Draft due Friday 5/6
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date will be Friday 6/10
* Poem/Poet Shares next week Mon/Tues. 

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* LE - Tues

* April 30/30 - Due 5/6
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems and Poets and Glassless Minds!

Seniors!

1. Prompt - 28/30 - words/phrases you use constantly
2. Poems/Poets/Presentations!
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Permission slips - Glassless Minds Assembly TMRW

Homework
* Free Verse - Final Draft due Friday - NO WRG this week.
* Slam Teams - Four members - clear your team with me by Friday. Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date will be Friday 6/10
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)

* April 30/30 - Due 5/6
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems and Poets Presentations - Continued

Seniors!

1. Prompt - 27/30 - What you wore today...
2. Poems/Poets/Presentations!
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Permission slips - Glassless Minds Assembly TMRW
Homework
* Free Verse - Final Draft due Friday - NO WRG this week.
* Slam Teams - Four members - clear your team with me by Friday. Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date will be Friday 6/10
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)

* Poetry Club Today!
* April 30/30 - Due 5/6
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Tonight
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems/Poets and Presentations - Oh My!

Seniors!

1. Prompt - 26/30 - Things you would say to an Ex....
2. Anita Re-Cap - thoughts, notes, etc...
2. Poems/Poets/Presentations!
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Permission slips - Glassless Minds Assembly on Thursday!

Homework
* Free Verse - Final Draft due Friday - NO WRG this week.
* Slam Teams - Four members - clear your team with me by Friday. Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/23.
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date will be Friday 6/10
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 - Due 5/5
* LE - TMRW
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Weds 7-9
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Anita Visit

Seniors!

1. Prompt - 25/30 - Weird Traits!
2. Poems/Poets/Presentations!
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Permission slips? 4th? 6th? 7th?

Homework
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date TBD
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 - Due 5/5
* LE - TMRW
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Weds 7-9
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Guest Speaker - Anita

Seniors!

1. Prompt - 25/30 - Weird Traits!
2. Poems/Poets/Presentations!
* Chart the information, have takeaways you can use!
3. Permission slips? 4th? 6th? 7th?

Homework
* Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date TBD
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE - TMRW
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Weds 7-9
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Authors Chair

Hello Seniors!

1. Prompt - 22/30 -Morning Routines
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Free Verse - work check

Homework
* Start thinking about Semester Portfolios. Do you have all of your work so far? What needs revision? Think cover, title, letter of intro, about the author, table of contents, etc...due date TBD
* Poem/Poet Share continues on Tuesday!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)
* Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE - Tuesday
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Weds 7-9
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

Poems, Poets, and Presentations - Oh My!

Hello Seniors!

1. Prompt - 21/30 - Zodiacs and Horoscopes!
2. Poems and Poets - Presentations and discussions!
* We will all chart our info w/takeaways as resources to use for ideas, prompts, style for Slam!

Homework
* Free Verse Piece - Final draft due TMRW
* Poem/Poet Share continue!  Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)
* Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* Elevated - Tonight at QB
* USD Social Just-Us Poetry Showcase - FREE!  Weds 7-9
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9
* Poetry Club Celebration - Pizza, Poems, and Lyrical Exchange - Date TBD for May!

WRG - Free Verse Piece #1

Hello Seniors!

1. Prompt - 20/30 - Songs!
2. LE Reviews?
3. WRG - Free Verse
* Please Follow Protocol. Allow ample time for discussion - dig deep! Be honest. Be critical. Offer suggestions for revisions? Move things around? Word choice? Stanzas? Titles?
4. Poem/Poet Sign Ups - First come, First serve! We begin TMRW!

Homework
* Free Verse Piece - Final draft due Friday
* Poem/Poet Share starts TMRW- Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)
* Authors Chair/Cipher this Friday!
* Any more screenplays? Prepare to present Thursday.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - TMRW at QB
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

Work Day - Free Verse, Poems and Poets

Hello Seniors!

Screenplays!
Prompt - 19/30
Writing Time - Free Verse, Poem/Poet Write Up
*  Poem/Poet sign ups! First come, First serve.
* Take advantage of your time!
* TWO students WILL present Tmrw! See example in class today. Ask Q's!

Homework
* Free Verse Piece - draft for WRG due TMRW, Final draft due Friday
***  Use a Brandi title!
* Poem/Poet Share starts TMRW- Be able to teach a piece
***Write up must be typed and must include: Poet, title, publication, summary, poem development, purpose, audience, and takeaways ( content, style, delivery)


Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club - TMRW at lunch Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - Thursday
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

Free Verse Time!

Hello Seniors!

Let's critique some Screenplays!
Authors Chair - Participation Opportunity
Cipher

Homework
* Free Verse Piece - draft for WRG due Weds, Final draft due Friday
***  Use a Brandi title!
* Poem/Poet Share starts Weds - be able to teach a piece - content, style, delivery, take aways


Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Bring an underclassman
* Elevated - Thursday
* SD Slam - Battle of Sexes 5/9

Spoken Word Guest and Poet - Brandi

Hello Seniors!

Today we will learn from the best! 
Welcome out guest and spoken word artist - Brandi

1) Prompt
2) Brandi Feature
* Take Notes, Ask Questions, Interact, Participate, Watch, Listen, Learn!

Homework
* Poem(s) due TMRW - typed, error free, with title, ready to present
* Authors Chair/Cipher
***We will finish Screenplays
* Rubrics are due before you leave on Friday.

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30
* LE Tuesday

Screenplay Share and Ode WRG

Hello Seniors!

Happy Wednesday! Let us write, share, and celebrate our work and voices.

1. Prompts - See handout 13/30
2. Screenplays - Finish presentations
*Complete Rubric
3. If time - Ode WRG

Homework
* Ode - Final draft due Friday
* Guest TMRW - Must be here to participate
* Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday

30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* Poetry Club - Today

Screenplay Share

Hello Seniors!

Happy Tuesday! Let us write, share, and celebrate our work and voices.

1. Prompts - See handout 12/30
2. Screenplays Due - Time to Present
*Must be present to get credit

Homework
* Screenplays - Finish TMRW
 *** Complete Rubric w/notes (each group member does their own assessment)
* Odes - Handout
* Draft due Weds for WRG - typed four copies, Final draft due Friday

30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* LE - TMRW
* Poetry Club - WEDS

Screenplays Due - Time to Share

Hello Seniors!

Happy Monday! Let us write, share, and celebrate our work and voices.

1. Prompts - See handout 11/30
2. Odes - Handout
* Draft due Weds for WRG - typed four copies, Final draft due Friday
3. Screenplays Due - Time to Present
*Must be present to get credit

Homework
* Screenplay Share continues TUES
*** Complete Rubric w/notes (each group member does their own assessment)
* Ode draft due Weds, Final draft Friday

30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* SD Slam Final - TONIGHT
* LE - TMRW
* Poetry Club - WEDS

Authors Chair - Skeletonic Pieces

Hello Seniors!

Happy Friday! Let us celebrate our creative writing!
Thank you to all of you that performed and supported your peers at Elevated! It was a good night!

Work Check - Have out your typed Skeletonic piece. 

1. Recap of Elevated!
2. Prompts -  See handout - Day 8/30 - A book you love and one you didn't...
2. Cipher - Ilene
4. Authors Chair - Lauren/Sam are DJ/MC
* Share your work! Share your voice!

Homework
* Screenplays - Edit/Revise - due Monday
* Complete Rubric w/notes (each group member does their own assessment)
* Presentations begin Monday

30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* SD Slam Final - Monday
* LE - Tuesday

Screenplay Edits - Last Group Day

Hello Seniors!

Please use your time well today.  This is your last day to edit and revise in class - as a group.

Please take note of your classmates edits, suggestions, annotations. Make any and all necessary changes.  Everyone in your group is accountable.

Your Final Drafts will be due on Monday 4/11 - you will present then.
***Options - a) Act out a scene(s), b) Table Read, c) Video/Film
* You will receive your rubrics tomorrow.  Please assess yourself and your group for all categories.

Prompts
*See handout - Day 7/30 - Tattoos

Homework
Screenplays - Edit/Revise - due Monday
Skeltonic due TMRW - Typed.  Be confident to share for Authors Chair
30/30 - Keep writing! It only gets better!

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night - TONIGHT - Get double participation! Starts at 8. $5 Cover.
* SD Slam Final - Monday
* LE - Tuesday

Writing Response Groups - Screenplays

Hello Seniors!

We have limited to express ourselves, write, say what we mean, and mean what we say! 
Put in your best efforts and take advantage of all opportunities.

This week we edit.  This week we revise.  Your Final Drafts will be due on Monday 4/11.
* Groups will present starting on 4/11.
***Options - a) Act out a scene(s), b) Table Read, c) Video/Film
* Please use the rubric, assess yourself and your group for all categories

WRG - Today and Tomorrow
* Be honest, be unmerciful. Tell the truth. Ask for the help you need. Be professional.
* Be sure to annotate scripts so that groups can make those changes

Prompts
*See handout

Homework
Screenplays - Edit/Revise
Skeltonic due Friday - Typed
30/30
Authors Chair - Friday
 
Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 -
* LE - Tonight
* Poetry Club - Wednesday at lunch
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night - Thursday 4/7 - Get double participation!
* SD Slam Final 4/11

Editing Week - Screenplays and Other Sorts of Writings

Hello Seniors!

Welcome back!  We have TEN weeks left to express ourselves, write, say what we mean, and mean what we say!  Put in your best efforts and take advantage of all opportunities.

This week we edit.  This week we revise.  Your Final Drafts will be due on Monday 4/11.

* Groups will present starting on 4/11. 
***Options - a) Act out a scene(s), b) Table Read, c) Video/Film
* Please use the rubric, assess yourself and your group for all categories
* WRG - Tuesday/Wedsnesday

Casey at the Bat - History, Read Along
* Opening Day - know a famous piece of American Lit
* Skeltonic Poem - Easy and Fun
* April 30/30 - Are you participating? See prompts

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 - Begins April 1st, poem a day
* LE - Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesday at lunch
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night - Thursday 4/7 - Get double participation!
* SD Slam Final 4/11

Screenplay Drafts Due

Hello Senior Screenwriters!

We did it! First drafts are done - kind of....
You have a lot to work with, to celebrate, and then to reconsider.  Enjoy your break and be ready to revisit your writing with a renewed outlook and fresh perspective. Editing begins when we return!

Thursday 3/24 and Friday  3/25
* Screenplay First Draft due - 22+ pages, including Title Page
* Graded for completion, formatting, Celtx, grammar, word choice, neatness, effort, collaboration

* Editing Week - 4/4-4/8 - Final Drafts are due on Friday 4/8 - No Late Work
* WRG on Tuesday 4/5 - Must be present to get credit

Extra Credit Opportunities
* April 30/30 - Begins April 1st, poem a day
* LE - Tuesday
* Elevated Youth Poetry Night - Thursday 4/7
* SD Slam Final - 4/11
* Talk with me if you have an alternative idea that is academic, fun, and class related.

Screenwriting Time - Due Dates, Work Checks, Resources!

Hello Senior Screenwriters!

Here is all you need for a successful screenwriting unit. This is a FOUR week unit and it will have a big impact on your semester grade.  Do your best. 

You should have your group set, your pitch done, and your writing happening!
This is a group grade. You will be rewarded for your individual writing efforts and ability to work well within your chosen group. You will receive a rubric.

Work Checks - Please make sure ALL writing fits format, capitalization, margins, and is FREE of errors.  Use your formatting handout. Use Celtx.

Friday 3/11 - Pages 4-6 (characters, setting) - Authors Chair. Get feedback and advice.
* This first check can be written. The rest MUST be typed and fitted using Celtx.
Wednesday 3/16 - Pages 1-11
Friday 3/18 - Pages 15-17
*Authors Chair - Feedback and Advice
Tuesday 3/22  - Pages 18-20
Thursday 3/24 - All 22 pages completed as rough draft.  Include title page.
Friday 3/25 - Authors Chair - Feedback and Advice.
*** Editing/Revision week is 4/4-4/7.  Your FINAL script is due on Friday 4/8.  No Late Work.

Resources:
Celtx.Com - Screenplay Formatting website.  Easy to use.  Easy to follow.
'The Wonder Years" - Mentor Text for tracking the flow/time/pages/plot of a 22 minute episode.
"Finding Nemo" Script - In class Mentor Text. See other in-class scripts.
"The Writers Room" - Netflix show.  Listen to writers discuss the process.
Formatting Handout - The necessary parts of a script, margins, sluglines, dialogue, action, etc...

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio.  Your screenplays will be part of your Portfolio - keep this in mind.
* Continuous writing, revising, brainstorming, and sharing of group duties.  Be sure to email, text, and communicate so that every group member is on board.

EC
Lyrical Exchange on Tuesdays
Elevated on Thursdays - 3/17, 4/7
Poetry Club - Wednesdays at Lunch

Screenwriting - Groups, Ideas, and Nemo!

Hello Seniors!

Happy Monday! Screenwriting foundations continue! Get ready to write!

1. Prompt - See Below -
2. Reading Script - "Finding Nemo"
* What is this experience like.  What do you notice about the writing? Stylistic choices? How can this serve as a mentor text for ideas.
3. Screenwriting Groups - Pitch needed for Weds.
* Track Your Pilot - Discussion/Work Check
* Writing Time - Weds/Thurs
* Pages due on Friday 4-6. Written or Typed.

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* First pages will be due on Friday.
* Write on!

EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club TMRW

Prompts:
* Write another ONE-TWO pages of script - include the FIVE main aspects we discussed.  Use your handout.  Continue your idea from last week/yesterday - write another scene.  Or write something completely different. Use a conversation you heard this weekend! Be appropriate please.

Screenwriting Starts this Week!

Hello Seniors!

Happy Monday! Screenwriting foundations continue! Get ready to write!

1. Prompt - See Below -
2. The Writers Room - Listen to screenwriters talk about the process! Take notes.

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Get your writing team together. Sign ups are tomorrow.  First pages will be due on Friday.
* Bring your notes from  the Track your Pilot assignment for TUESDAY

EC
Library Today
LE TMRW

Prompts:
* Write another ONE-TWO pages of script - include the FIVE main aspects we discussed.  Use your handout.  Continue your idea from last week - write another scene.  Or write something completely different. Use a conversation you heard this weekend! Be appropriate please.

Finish Tracking "The Wonder Years"

Hello Seniors!

Happy Thursday!  Do your best.

1. Prompt - See Below -
2. Finish Tracking a Pilot - "The Wonder Years"- Mentor Text - Take Notes
* Characters and descriptions
* Timeline
* Conflict(s)
* Resolution

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Authors Chair TMRW - Guides, Greatest Hits, Etc...
***Sign Up Today.
* Track your Pilot - use TWY as your mentor text

Prompts:
* Write ONE-TWO pages of script - include the FIVE main aspects we discussed.  Use your handout.

Tracking "The Wonder Years" - Know Your Pilot!

Happy Wednesday!  Here is to a good week. Let's Learn.

1. Prompts - See Below -
2. Screenwriting - The parts of a script (see handout)
3. Track a Pilot - "The Wonder Years"- Mentor Text

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Authors Chair Friday - Guides, Greatest Hits, Etc...
* Track your Pilot - use TWY as your mentor text

EC
Poetry Club Today at lunch

Prompts:
* My first day of middle school went like this....
* They told me I was going to live with....
* When we first stepped off the plane, got out of the car, etc....
* Write specifically about ONE friend as if they were a character - likes, dislikes, quirks, admiration, favorite saying, clothing, style, music, family....
* Here is how it all began...
* Here is how it all ended....

TV Pilots - Episode Format

Happy Tuesday!  Here is to a good week. Let's Learn.


1. Prompts - See Below -
LTAB - Finish Film, Take Notes, Prep for Discussion
2. Screenwriting - The parts of a script (see handout)
3. Track a Pilot - "The Wonder Years" - TBC Weds.

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Watch a TV Pilot - Due TMRW - Name, Series, When did it run?
* How does the story develop? * How do characters develop?
* Why would anyone want to see more of this show

EC
LE Tonight,  Poetry Club TMRW

Prompts:
* Lions
* Lambs
* My friends...
* Write specifically about ONE friend as if they were a character - likes, dislikes, quirks, admiration, favorite saying, clothing, style, music, family....
* I'm never been able to make sense of...
* I'll be gone in flash....

Writing Time and LTAB

Hello Writers!

Happy Monday!  Here is to a good week. Let's Learn.


LTAB - Finish Film, Take Notes, Prep for Discussion
Screenwriting Starts this week.

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Watch a TV Pilot - How does the story develop?
How do characters develop? Why would anyone want to see more of this show

EC
LE Tmrw, Poetry Club Weds

Prompts:
* On February 29th, 2020....
* Frogs
* The thing about leaping is...
* Dear Those Born Today....
* Thoughts on Friday's assembly....

LTAB (2), Authors Chair (6,7)

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday!

2nd Period
1. Prompts - See Below
2. LTAB - Track your Poet - Style, Story, Delivery, Poems, Content, Family, Attitude, Background...
*POSTPONED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
3. Ultimate Guide DUE TOMORROW
4. Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW

6th/7th Period
1.  Prompts - See Below
Cipher - Golden Line(s)
2. Authors Chair/Cipher
3. Work Check - Ultimate Guides DUE

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* WW Feature TMRW - Nick Crook in the PAC (6th, 7th periods)  - Get Permission!

EC
Raelee Nikole at Lestats - Saturday Night!
http://www.raeleenikole.com/

Prompts:
* So she said, "What's the problem baby"....
* When I stare into the sun....
* Though I might take a rocket ride....
* The thing about traveling is....
* This Summer...

WRG - Writing Response Groups

Hello Writers!

Happy Thursday! Today is Authors Chair/Cipher

1. Cipher- Golden Line(s)
2. Authors Chair -

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Ultimate Guides - 7th
* WW Feature TMRW- Nick Crook in the PAC (6th, 7th periods)

EC
Singer/Songwriter - Raelee Nikole at Lestats SAT night!
http://www.raeleenikole.com/

Ultimate Guides and LTAB

Hello Writers!

Happy Tuesday! Bring your humor and expertise to this weeks assignment. Have fun! Take risks!

1.Prompt - The Ultimate Guide...
* Write ONE or TWO paragraphs RIGHT NOW!  Use style, structure, sentences from the mentor text - have fun and take risks!
2. LTAB - Continue to track your poet for style, story, content, ideas,etc...

Homework
* Write/Revise/Edit your work - think ahead - think Portfolio
* Ultimate Guide WRG - Drafts and copies due TMRW
* Final drafts due on THURSDAY - Author's Chair/Cipher
* WW Feature this Friday - Nick Crook in the PAC (6th, 7th periods)

* EC - LE on TONIGHT, Poetry Club on TMRW
* Tutoring - Library Weds.