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...