Hello Seniors!
First Semester is OVER!
1. Gallery Walk
* Follow Instructions to the TEE!
* Whisper when conversating and leave worthwhile feedback and comments!
2. Authors Chair
3. Foster and I will be grading during the Gallery Walk.
* You will be taking your Portfolio home today if it is graded
* Semester grades will be finalized by Friday
What's Next?
* Louder than a Bomb
* Sexy Sonnets and Valentine Villanelles!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
WRG
Hello Seniors!
Today is your last day to get the assistance you need.
Please work in your WRG - proofread, ask questions, make edits, etc...
Portfolio is due TOMORROW. Please be here to receive full participation.
We will have a Gallery Walk to view and celebrate each others writing.
There will also be an Author's Chair - so share your work!
Here is to your last semester of high school!
I love you.
Today is your last day to get the assistance you need.
Please work in your WRG - proofread, ask questions, make edits, etc...
Portfolio is due TOMORROW. Please be here to receive full participation.
We will have a Gallery Walk to view and celebrate each others writing.
There will also be an Author's Chair - so share your work!
Here is to your last semester of high school!
I love you.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Portfolio Work Day
Hello Writers!
Do your work. Write, edit, type, print, organize, conference, etc...
1. Rubric Review
2. Student Examples?
3. Portfolio Work Time!
Homework
Portfolio's due Wednesday/Friday
* WRG TMRW - You must be present to get credit
Extra Credit
* Lyrical Exchange Tomorrow - perform a piece, raise your grade!
* Turn in your Portfolio early!
Do your work. Write, edit, type, print, organize, conference, etc...
1. Rubric Review
2. Student Examples?
3. Portfolio Work Time!
Homework
Portfolio's due Wednesday/Friday
* WRG TMRW - You must be present to get credit
Extra Credit
* Lyrical Exchange Tomorrow - perform a piece, raise your grade!
* Turn in your Portfolio early!
Friday, January 22, 2016
Author' Chair
Hello and Happy Friday!
You know how we do it. Let's have fun! Share your work!
1. Cipher -
2. Author's Chair -
Homework
Portfolio's due on Wednesday/Friday
* Workday Monday - Student Examples?
* WRG Tuesday
Extra Credit
* Lyrical Exchange on Tuesday - perform a piece, raise your grade
* Turn in your Portfolio early, Share an example
You know how we do it. Let's have fun! Share your work!
1. Cipher -
2. Author's Chair -
Homework
Portfolio's due on Wednesday/Friday
* Workday Monday - Student Examples?
* WRG Tuesday
Extra Credit
* Lyrical Exchange on Tuesday - perform a piece, raise your grade
* Turn in your Portfolio early, Share an example
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Writing Response Groups - Portfolio Time
Hello Portfolio Publishers!
1. See Prompts
2. Partner Poems
3. Writing Response Groups
* You must be present to receive credit
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
* WRG - Tues 1/26
* Workday - Monday 1/25
* Partner Poems* Author's Chair - Friday, Finals Day
EC
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday
Prompts:
1. Describe everyday to describe something "red" without using the word itself.
2. That time you peed your pants...
3. It didn't seem like much at the time....
4. Write a message in a bottle. Write about the person who finds it.
5. The thoughts of the first person to eat an oyster.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Writing Response Groups - Portfolio Session
Hello Seniors!
1. See Prompts
2. Partner Poems
3. Writing Response Groups
* You must be present to receive credit
* If you are at the Zoo tomorrow - you must show a "zoo" poem for Author's Chair to excuse your absence.
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - TMRW, Tues 1/26
* Partner PoemsHW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - TMRW, Tues 1/26
* Author's Chair - Friday, Finals Day
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch
* Elevated - Queen Bee's on Thursday
Prompts:
1. Write about something you know absolutely nothing about. Make it all up right now.
2. Elvis Costello said that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. Discuss.
3. Your first time in a foreign country....
4. Your worst/best experience during a family dinner....
5. A 24-hour camping trip with any person you want. Go.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Workday - Portfolio
Hello Writers!
1. See Prompts
2. Partner Poems
3. Workday - Portfolio
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - TMRW, Thursday
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - TMRW, Thursday
Friday, January 15, 2016
Author's Chair
Hello Writers!
1. Author's Chair - Josh
2. WW Cipher - Andrea
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - Wednesday
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..." - due Tues.
* Author's Chair - 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday at QB
* Poetry Club - Weds. at lunch
Prompts:
1. This collection of writing....
2. Let me tell you about my NINE rights...
3. Senior realizations thus far...
4. My writing style is...
1. Author's Chair - Josh
2. WW Cipher - Andrea
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
Check the blog for guidelines and updates (ie: Sestina, 13 Ways)
See formats of Portfolio's in Class
WRG - Wednesday
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..." - due Tues.
* Author's Chair - 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday at QB
* Poetry Club - Weds. at lunch
Prompts:
1. This collection of writing....
2. Let me tell you about my NINE rights...
3. Senior realizations thus far...
4. My writing style is...
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Revision Day - News Story/QA and "When You Tell Them..." pieces
Hello Writers!
1. Writing Time - See prompts below
2. Take advantage of class time to rework or pieces. These are due on Tuesday.
3. Portfolio Examples/Expectations
* Take Notes
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..." - due Tues.
* Author's Chair - TMRW, 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday at QB
Prompts:
1. Write a recipe for disaster...
2. This is how my dog/cat/snake sees the world...
3. Write a recipe for forgiveness...
4. Re-create your earliest childhood memory....
5. Write a ransom note....
1. Writing Time - See prompts below
2. Take advantage of class time to rework or pieces. These are due on Tuesday.
3. Portfolio Examples/Expectations
* Take Notes
HW
* Portfolio/Gallery Walk/Author's Chair - Due Finals Day 1/27, 1/29
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..." - due Tues.
* Author's Chair - TMRW, 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday at QB
Prompts:
1. Write a recipe for disaster...
2. This is how my dog/cat/snake sees the world...
3. Write a recipe for forgiveness...
4. Re-create your earliest childhood memory....
5. Write a ransom note....
Writing Response Groups
Hello Writers!
Take advantage of class time to get help and assistance with you pieces. Follow WRG protocol - allow each writer ample time for questions, discussion, and potential revisions. Take notes and make annotations as needed. Give yourself ideas and options! You get the final say!
1. Writing Response Groups - You must be here to receive credit for today's activity
2. Workcheck - Piece for revision and copies, additional piece
HW
* Portfolio - Continue to get everything together - Due day of your Final
*** See blog for complete info, see examples in class
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Final working drafts due on Tuesday 1/19
* Author's Chair - Friday, 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY at Lunch!
* Tutoring - Today after school
Take advantage of class time to get help and assistance with you pieces. Follow WRG protocol - allow each writer ample time for questions, discussion, and potential revisions. Take notes and make annotations as needed. Give yourself ideas and options! You get the final say!
1. Writing Response Groups - You must be here to receive credit for today's activity
2. Workcheck - Piece for revision and copies, additional piece
HW
* Portfolio - Continue to get everything together - Due day of your Final
*** See blog for complete info, see examples in class
* News Story/Q&A and Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Final working drafts due on Tuesday 1/19
* Author's Chair - Friday, 1/22, Finals Day
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY at Lunch!
* Tutoring - Today after school
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Writing Time - Partner Interview Prompts
Hello Writers!
Take advantage of class time to write, type, print, conference, etc...
1. Writing Examples
2. Portfolio contents and discussion - see blog
2. Writing Time - 1. News Stories 2. "When you tell them...."
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - Due day of your Final
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Tomorrow!
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Tutoring - Weds
* LE - TONIGHT at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Take advantage of class time to write, type, print, conference, etc...
1. Writing Examples
2. Portfolio contents and discussion - see blog
2. Writing Time - 1. News Stories 2. "When you tell them...."
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - Due day of your Final
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Tomorrow!
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Tutoring - Weds
* LE - TONIGHT at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Monday, January 11, 2016
Final Project - Writers Workshop: Portfolio
Portfolio- Due on the Day of your Final. We will have a Gallery Walk and Author's Chair
1) Choose your collection of work and assignments based on the compiled list of writings below.
Your portfolio will contain edited and re-shaped original pieces from this course. I want to emphasize that these selections should be edited. Sometimes you need to start over; sometimes it is just a tweak of a difference. Hint: Read them aloud to yourself and/to others. Take advantage of WRG time to revise your work.
2. Organize your pieces with a mind toward "thread" (theme of reoccurring idea). What keeps showing up in your pieces? Is there a progression? If it seems like all the pieces stand apart, then that is fine too!
3. Choose a title
4. Submit: Here are a couple ideas on how to do it - but speak with me if you want to propose something else.
* Word/Google Document that includes: Title page, table of contents, dedication, introduction, your pieces, and an about the author. Arrange and organize your works by how you'd like them to appear.
* Include photographs
* Cover: collage, paint, print, etc..
* Binding: It can be as simple as a staple or folder, but you can do any sort of fancy binding/stitching
Final Project: (20%)
Criteria for Evaluation: Did the student exhibit creativity with color, design, title, binding? Did the student assemble a body of his/her work, did the student edit his/her work, is the student showing continual progress throughout the workshop?
Assignments (Assignments that have an * are mandatory and must be included)
1. Six Word Memoir(s) *
2. Charlie Letters * (include 3-5 selections)
3. Perks free verse *
4. Walter Mitty *
5. Personal Statement/Memoir *
6. I Am ______ (Comic Sans) *
7. "21" poem
8. "I Wanna Be A Kid Again" poem
9. "Letter from ________ to ________" poem
10. "Honest Poem"
11. "My City" poem
12. Chuck Timeline piece *
13. "When you tell them my story" poem *
14. Partner Interview - news story/QA *
15. TEN pages of your choice - poems, prompts, novel excerpts, short stories, artwork w/writing *
1) Choose your collection of work and assignments based on the compiled list of writings below.
Your portfolio will contain edited and re-shaped original pieces from this course. I want to emphasize that these selections should be edited. Sometimes you need to start over; sometimes it is just a tweak of a difference. Hint: Read them aloud to yourself and/to others. Take advantage of WRG time to revise your work.
2. Organize your pieces with a mind toward "thread" (theme of reoccurring idea). What keeps showing up in your pieces? Is there a progression? If it seems like all the pieces stand apart, then that is fine too!
3. Choose a title
4. Submit: Here are a couple ideas on how to do it - but speak with me if you want to propose something else.
* Word/Google Document that includes: Title page, table of contents, dedication, introduction, your pieces, and an about the author. Arrange and organize your works by how you'd like them to appear.
* Include photographs
* Cover: collage, paint, print, etc..
* Binding: It can be as simple as a staple or folder, but you can do any sort of fancy binding/stitching
Final Project: (20%)
Criteria for Evaluation: Did the student exhibit creativity with color, design, title, binding? Did the student assemble a body of his/her work, did the student edit his/her work, is the student showing continual progress throughout the workshop?
Assignments (Assignments that have an * are mandatory and must be included)
1. Six Word Memoir(s) *
2. Charlie Letters * (include 3-5 selections)
3. Perks free verse *
4. Walter Mitty *
5. Personal Statement/Memoir *
6. I Am ______ (Comic Sans) *
7. "21" poem
8. "I Wanna Be A Kid Again" poem
9. "Letter from ________ to ________" poem
10. "Honest Poem"
11. "My City" poem
12. Chuck Timeline piece *
13. "When you tell them my story" poem *
14. Partner Interview - news story/QA *
15. TEN pages of your choice - poems, prompts, novel excerpts, short stories, artwork w/writing *
Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Take advantage of class time to write, type, print, conference, etc...
1. Bowie inspired prompts - see below
2. Writing Time - 1. News Stories 2. "When you tell them...."
3. Portfolio Contents - See Blog
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - Due day of your Final
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Tutoring - M/W
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Prompts:
1. Starman
2. Life on Mars
3. Changes
4. Space Oddity
5. Rebel Rebel
Take advantage of class time to write, type, print, conference, etc...
1. Bowie inspired prompts - see below
2. Writing Time - 1. News Stories 2. "When you tell them...."
3. Portfolio Contents - See Blog
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - Due day of your Final
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Tutoring - M/W
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Prompts:
1. Starman
2. Life on Mars
3. Changes
4. Space Oddity
5. Rebel Rebel
Friday, January 8, 2016
Author's Chair
Hello Writers!
Time to have fun and celebrate our writing! Enjoy the Cipher! Enjoy Author's Chair! Share!
1. Cipher
2. Author's Chair
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Time to have fun and celebrate our writing! Enjoy the Cipher! Enjoy Author's Chair! Share!
1. Cipher
2. Author's Chair
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
EC
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Interviews - Day TWO
Hello Writers!
Here we go!
Let us continue with out authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!
1. Interviews
* Take notes! Be able to use direct quotes!
* Use your questions!
* Use your handouts!
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
*** If you workshop your News Story, you will still need to bring in ONE draft of your Creative Piece to receive credit.
EC
* Elevated - Tonight at QB - 8 pm
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
Here we go!
Let us continue with out authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!
1. Interviews
* Take notes! Be able to use direct quotes!
* Use your questions!
* Use your handouts!
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
*** If you workshop your News Story, you will still need to bring in ONE draft of your Creative Piece to receive credit.
EC
* Elevated - Tonight at QB - 8 pm
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Interviews - Day One
Hello Writers!
Here we go. Authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!
1. LE - Review
2. Interviews
* Use your questions
* Use your handouts
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Interviews - Day Two
* Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Drafts due on Wednesday 1/13 for WRG
Here we go. Authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!
1. LE - Review
2. Interviews
* Use your questions
* Use your handouts
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Interviews - Day Two
* Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A 2) Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Drafts due on Wednesday 1/13 for WRG
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The Interview Process
Hello Writers!
Welcome back. Let's have some fun with today's prompt. Listen up!
1. Prompt
2. Interview - How to Write your Interview
* See Handout and Formats
"When you tell them my story...."
3. Prep your questions? What will your piece look like? Feel like?
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Interview and Poem
* Prep for Interviews
Welcome back. Let's have some fun with today's prompt. Listen up!
1. Prompt
2. Interview - How to Write your Interview
* See Handout and Formats
"When you tell them my story...."
3. Prep your questions? What will your piece look like? Feel like?
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Interview and Poem
* Prep for Interviews
Monday, January 4, 2016
Happy New Year!
Hello Writers!
Welcome back. Let's take a few minutes to acclimate and write for a bit. See the prompts below.
1. Write
2. Interview - Partner Selections
"When you tell them my story...."
Ideas/Brainstorm/Questions
3. Talk with your partner
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Poems
Prompts
1. Dear 2016...
2. Goodbye 2015...
3. When you tell them my story....
4. On rainy days....
Welcome back. Let's take a few minutes to acclimate and write for a bit. See the prompts below.
1. Write
2. Interview - Partner Selections
"When you tell them my story...."
Ideas/Brainstorm/Questions
3. Talk with your partner
HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Poems
Prompts
1. Dear 2016...
2. Goodbye 2015...
3. When you tell them my story....
4. On rainy days....
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