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!