Hello Writers!
Today we start a very cool analytical and creative assignment. You have a lot of choice. So have fun with this one.
1. Prompt - Song or band whose music, lyrics, and/or vibe capture the essence of you!
2. Project Explanation - Take Notes
* Brainstorm
* Ask Questions
* Week breakdown and due dates.
HW
1. Pick your Song and Bring in the TWO different copies.
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on 12/28
Monday, December 4, 2017
Friday, December 1, 2017
Authors Chair - Recipe Edition
Hello Writers!
Plate your dish! Time to serve up you beautiful concoctions. Well measured words served with good intention and love. Welcome to your Authors Chair!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Work Check
* Sherwin Review
* Recipe
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on 12/28
Prompts
1. Have you seen me lately?
2. A Long December and there's reason to believe...
3. Angels of the silence...
4. I'm not sleeping....
5. It's a lifetimes commitment....
Plate your dish! Time to serve up you beautiful concoctions. Well measured words served with good intention and love. Welcome to your Authors Chair!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Work Check
* Sherwin Review
* Recipe
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on 12/28
Prompts
1. Have you seen me lately?
2. A Long December and there's reason to believe...
3. Angels of the silence...
4. I'm not sleeping....
5. It's a lifetimes commitment....
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Guest Visit - Sherwin Ginez
Hello Writers!
Today we welcome Sherwin to our writing community! Sherwin is one of the original mentor guests - he has been around since day one. He continues to visit each year and offers advice, wonderful stories, and support. Take advantage of his warm spirit - he serves his words like he would a delicatable dish - as his education in culinary arts fosters his content and diction. Enjoy today!
1. Prompts - See Below
2.Sherwin Time!
* Take Notes
* Ask Questions
HW
1. Recipe Poem due TMRW Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin due TMRW
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on ?
Prompts
1. I have forgotten what it's like to....
2. I have stopped waiting...
3. For the record...
4. I was driving...
5. I never asked to be....
Today we welcome Sherwin to our writing community! Sherwin is one of the original mentor guests - he has been around since day one. He continues to visit each year and offers advice, wonderful stories, and support. Take advantage of his warm spirit - he serves his words like he would a delicatable dish - as his education in culinary arts fosters his content and diction. Enjoy today!
1. Prompts - See Below
2.Sherwin Time!
* Take Notes
* Ask Questions
HW
1. Recipe Poem due TMRW Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin due TMRW
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on ?
Prompts
1. I have forgotten what it's like to....
2. I have stopped waiting...
3. For the record...
4. I was driving...
5. I never asked to be....
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
WRG - Recipe Poem
Hello Writers!
It is time for others to try your dish! How does it look? Is there too much or too little of a certain ingredient? What is the texture? How does it feel after you are done tasting it? You will be serving it to an eager and hungry audience on Friday - so what needs reworking before you present your plate?
Note: 12 Week Progress Grades close this Friday.
1. Prompts
2.Writing Response Groups
* Follow Protocol
* Please assist one another authentically.
3. Writing Time if needed
HW
1. Recipe Poem due Friday - Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin will be due on Friday
EC
Poetry Club Today
Guest Visit - Sherwin on Thursday
Prompts
1. I forgive it all...
2. The greater the fear...
3. So maybe it is true....
4. So there I am as it starts...
5. My list of groceries included...
It is time for others to try your dish! How does it look? Is there too much or too little of a certain ingredient? What is the texture? How does it feel after you are done tasting it? You will be serving it to an eager and hungry audience on Friday - so what needs reworking before you present your plate?
Note: 12 Week Progress Grades close this Friday.
1. Prompts
2.Writing Response Groups
* Follow Protocol
* Please assist one another authentically.
3. Writing Time if needed
HW
1. Recipe Poem due Friday - Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin will be due on Friday
EC
Poetry Club Today
Guest Visit - Sherwin on Thursday
Prompts
1. I forgive it all...
2. The greater the fear...
3. So maybe it is true....
4. So there I am as it starts...
5. My list of groceries included...
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Writing Day
Hello Writers!
Let's get our flavor on! Time to get sensory and silly and clever with our language and diction - structure and style - as we write our recipes. We will write in class today - you will show your progress at the end of the period for credit. So get cookin' yo!
1. Prompts
2. Revist Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
* Note figurative language and placement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time
HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due TMRW for WRG. You will need your copies.
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement
EC
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club TMRW
Let's get our flavor on! Time to get sensory and silly and clever with our language and diction - structure and style - as we write our recipes. We will write in class today - you will show your progress at the end of the period for credit. So get cookin' yo!
1. Prompts
2. Revist Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
* Note figurative language and placement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time
HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due TMRW for WRG. You will need your copies.
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement
EC
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club TMRW
Monday, November 27, 2017
Recipe Poetry
Hello Writers!
Today we we look at the ingredients of a good poem. Our mentor text is a piece called "Fried Rice" by local artist Sherwin. Sherwin is a kind soul - smart and sweet. He combines his love of the culinaery arts, his culture, and his fractured relationship with family. He will be our guest on Thursday. Let's work with this piece to see if his style and structure may be akin to ours. If you don't like the heat - get your......
1. Prompts
2. Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time
HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due on Wednedsay WRG. You will need your copies
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club and Poetry Symposium
Today we we look at the ingredients of a good poem. Our mentor text is a piece called "Fried Rice" by local artist Sherwin. Sherwin is a kind soul - smart and sweet. He combines his love of the culinaery arts, his culture, and his fractured relationship with family. He will be our guest on Thursday. Let's work with this piece to see if his style and structure may be akin to ours. If you don't like the heat - get your......
1. Prompts
2. Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time
HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due on Wednedsay WRG. You will need your copies
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club and Poetry Symposium
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Guest Writer - Kinnie Dye
Hello Writers!
Today we welcome Kinnie Dye to our classroom. Kinnie is an amazing and caring and strong woman. She is an excellent songwriter who performs locally and nationally. Today we are going to have a great time playing and performing and writing together. Please welcome Kinnie to our classroom. Participate! Play! Be Inspired! Have Fun!
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
4. Potluck
5. You will meet with your counselors for a few moments.
EC
* Write BOTH guest reflections for FRIDAY.
* LE on Tuesday. Go during break!
Today we welcome Kinnie Dye to our classroom. Kinnie is an amazing and caring and strong woman. She is an excellent songwriter who performs locally and nationally. Today we are going to have a great time playing and performing and writing together. Please welcome Kinnie to our classroom. Participate! Play! Be Inspired! Have Fun!
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
4. Potluck
5. You will meet with your counselors for a few moments.
EC
* Write BOTH guest reflections for FRIDAY.
* LE on Tuesday. Go during break!
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Guest Visit - Ms. Natasha Hooper
Hello Writers!
Today we welcome Ms. Natasha Hooper to our classroom. Natasha is a fierce force of expression - she writes with purpose and conviction. She is a member of the 2016 and 2017 SD Slam Teams - the latter just won the National Slam this past summer. Natasha encourages those around her, she holds space by hosting Slam Diego - the newest spoken word scene to hit San Diego. We are lucky to have her join us today as she continues to support the program every year - visiting our classroom and judging the Spring Slam. Please welcome Ms. Hooper.
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy due on Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club Today
* Write BOTH guest reflections for FRIDAY.
* LE on Tuesday. Go during break!
Today we welcome Ms. Natasha Hooper to our classroom. Natasha is a fierce force of expression - she writes with purpose and conviction. She is a member of the 2016 and 2017 SD Slam Teams - the latter just won the National Slam this past summer. Natasha encourages those around her, she holds space by hosting Slam Diego - the newest spoken word scene to hit San Diego. We are lucky to have her join us today as she continues to support the program every year - visiting our classroom and judging the Spring Slam. Please welcome Ms. Hooper.
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy due on Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club Today
* Write BOTH guest reflections for FRIDAY.
* LE on Tuesday. Go during break!
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
WRG - Klosterman #2
Hello Writers!
Work in your Writing Response Groups. Assist one another in the editing and revision process.
Follow the Praise, Question, Wish protocol. Please use your time well.
1. Prompts
2. WRG - Editing and Revision Time
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy due on Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT!
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Write BOTHguest reflections for FRIDAY.
Work in your Writing Response Groups. Assist one another in the editing and revision process.
Follow the Praise, Question, Wish protocol. Please use your time well.
1. Prompts
2. WRG - Editing and Revision Time
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy due on Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT!
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Write BOTHguest reflections for FRIDAY.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Writing Time - "Something...Comes" and Free Verse
Hello Writers!
Let's use our time well today. Work with the prompts. You have a FREE VERSE assignment this week. These ideas may lead to something interesting. Use the rest of today to work on your "Something....Comes" piece. We will work independently and quietly.
1. Prompts
2. Writing Time
* "Something...Comes" - WRG Tmrw
* Free Verse - Due on Friday
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - WRG Tmrw. Bring copies w/your draft annotated.
***Final Draft due Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Al inspired? Try out another 13 Ways? Thanksgiving poem?
Sonnet? Letter from ____ to _____? Whatever!
* Due on Friday. Typed. Must be a new original piece
EC
* SD Slam TONIGHT!
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Write BOTHguest reflections for FRIDAY.
Let's use our time well today. Work with the prompts. You have a FREE VERSE assignment this week. These ideas may lead to something interesting. Use the rest of today to work on your "Something....Comes" piece. We will work independently and quietly.
1. Prompts
2. Writing Time
* "Something...Comes" - WRG Tmrw
* Free Verse - Due on Friday
Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - WRG Tmrw. Bring copies w/your draft annotated.
***Final Draft due Friday
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Al inspired? Try out another 13 Ways? Thanksgiving poem?
Sonnet? Letter from ____ to _____? Whatever!
* Due on Friday. Typed. Must be a new original piece
EC
* SD Slam TONIGHT!
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Write BOTHguest reflections for FRIDAY.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Al Howard and Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Let's use our time well today. Meet Al Howard. Poet, Musician, Critical Thinker. Let's discuss his work for a little bit. Take some notes. Maybe you are inspired to write a "political/social" piece.
1. Meet Al Howard - Poem and Short Essay
2. "Something Wicked" - Work Time
* WRG
* Individual Writing Time
* Conference with Samakosky or Meier
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - WRG on Tuesday
* Final Draft due on Friday 11/17
Let's use our time well today. Meet Al Howard. Poet, Musician, Critical Thinker. Let's discuss his work for a little bit. Take some notes. Maybe you are inspired to write a "political/social" piece.
1. Meet Al Howard - Poem and Short Essay
2. "Something Wicked" - Work Time
* WRG
* Individual Writing Time
* Conference with Samakosky or Meier
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - WRG on Tuesday
* Final Draft due on Friday 11/17
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
"Something Wicked" Continued
Hello Writers!
Today we continue with "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Let's continue to seek out our "Chuckisms" and see what we can borrow stylistically and structure wise. Have fun and play with this piece
1. 3. "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
2. Brainstorm! Write!
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Draft due Wednesday.
* WRG on Wednesday
Today we continue with "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Let's continue to seek out our "Chuckisms" and see what we can borrow stylistically and structure wise. Have fun and play with this piece
1. 3. "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
2. Brainstorm! Write!
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Draft due Wednesday.
* WRG on Wednesday
Friday, November 3, 2017
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Chuck Klosterman Piece
Hello Writers!
Today we begin a brand new piece, "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Chuck Klosterman is one of today's most prolific pop culture writers. He writes with a style and flair that is truly unique and worthy of studying and implementing. Have fun with this piece. Use the material so that it makes your own writing that much stronger.
1. Meet the Goths!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_V2oayrdgo
2. Meet Klosterman
3. "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Draft due Wednesday.
* WRG on Wednesday
Today we begin a brand new piece, "Something Wicked This Way Comes." Chuck Klosterman is one of today's most prolific pop culture writers. He writes with a style and flair that is truly unique and worthy of studying and implementing. Have fun with this piece. Use the material so that it makes your own writing that much stronger.
1. Meet the Goths!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_V2oayrdgo
2. Meet Klosterman
3. "Something Wicked This Way Comes"
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
Homework
* "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Draft due Wednesday.
* WRG on Wednesday
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Blackbird
Hello Writers!
Today we will discuss the piece "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird." We will spend some time discussing the poems and themes. We will talk about structure and how this piece can inspire your own perspective piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Handout - "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"
* Annotate, Discussion
3. Writing Time
HW -
1.Thirteen Ways due on Friday - Typed. Honor the format and structure.
Prompts
1. In fact, as I type this sentence....
2. Still, we somehow managed to...
3. I do not question....
4. I keep trying to picture myself...
5. This was the most intense....
Today we will discuss the piece "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird." We will spend some time discussing the poems and themes. We will talk about structure and how this piece can inspire your own perspective piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Handout - "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"
* Annotate, Discussion
3. Writing Time
HW -
1.Thirteen Ways due on Friday - Typed. Honor the format and structure.
Prompts
1. In fact, as I type this sentence....
2. Still, we somehow managed to...
3. I do not question....
4. I keep trying to picture myself...
5. This was the most intense....
Thursday, October 26, 2017
WRG - Personal Statements
Hello Writers!
Let's get back to work! Utilize today to really navigate your way - tell your story, use the mentor text, be open to suggestions! Follow Protocol!
1.Review Guest - Abby Dorsey
2. WRG
HW
1. Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday
2. Writing/Revising Day on Monday
3. Personal Statement - Due on Tuesday
EC
* Black Xpression on Friday. Rudy is the Feature!
* Fun Size Bag of Candy for Halloween Fun!
Let's get back to work! Utilize today to really navigate your way - tell your story, use the mentor text, be open to suggestions! Follow Protocol!
1.Review Guest - Abby Dorsey
2. WRG
HW
1. Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday
2. Writing/Revising Day on Monday
3. Personal Statement - Due on Tuesday
EC
* Black Xpression on Friday. Rudy is the Feature!
* Fun Size Bag of Candy for Halloween Fun!
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Mentor Guest - Abby Dorsey
Hello Writers!
Today we take a break from our Personal Statements. Let's welcome Abby Dorsey - MC Flow. Abby is a dynamic MC who is an alternative rapper, songwriter, and activist. Her purpose in living life as a writer and creative is to explore the world through music, words, and community. She is on theboard of directors for Rock N' Roll Camp for Girls SD. She is a wonderful full time mom - who is making a professional songwriting her career! It is a pleasure to have her with us today. Be attentive! Participate! Have Fun!
1.Welcome Our Guest - Abby Dorsey
HW
1. WRG Tmrw - Personal Statements Workshop #2
* FOUR copies of the PS you want to workshop
2. Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY
* Fun Size Bag of Candy for Halloween Fun!
Today we take a break from our Personal Statements. Let's welcome Abby Dorsey - MC Flow. Abby is a dynamic MC who is an alternative rapper, songwriter, and activist. Her purpose in living life as a writer and creative is to explore the world through music, words, and community. She is on theboard of directors for Rock N' Roll Camp for Girls SD. She is a wonderful full time mom - who is making a professional songwriting her career! It is a pleasure to have her with us today. Be attentive! Participate! Have Fun!
1.Welcome Our Guest - Abby Dorsey
HW
1. WRG Tmrw - Personal Statements Workshop #2
* FOUR copies of the PS you want to workshop
2. Authors Chair/Cipher - Friday
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY
* Fun Size Bag of Candy for Halloween Fun!
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Personal Statement - Personal Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Please take the time today to write and get your work ready for Monday.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Monday. WRG on Monday
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Please take the time today to write and get your work ready for Monday.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Monday. WRG on Monday
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Guest Vistors - Jonathan and TJ
Hello Writers!
Today we are joined by Jonathan and TJ of Mojo Jackson. Jonathan and Tj are true troubadours who write and record their own material. They have years of experience - have played shows all over the country - and continue to create and write daily. You can follow them on social media and can see them play around town. Please have fun today. Enjoy the activity. Participate!
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Monday. WRG on Monday
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT
Today we are joined by Jonathan and TJ of Mojo Jackson. Jonathan and Tj are true troubadours who write and record their own material. They have years of experience - have played shows all over the country - and continue to create and write daily. You can follow them on social media and can see them play around town. Please have fun today. Enjoy the activity. Participate!
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Monday. WRG on Monday
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Personal Statements - Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Today we continue with our writing. Just write. We will edit later.
However - use the models and structure as a guide. Use your resources!
Treat this as an in-class prompt that is due at the end of the period.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Friday. Typed.
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* Poetry Club is TODAY!
* Slam Diegois TMRW!
Today we continue with our writing. Just write. We will edit later.
However - use the models and structure as a guide. Use your resources!
Treat this as an in-class prompt that is due at the end of the period.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - All FOUR drafts due on Friday. Typed.
Choose ONE of your PS to workshop. Bring FOUR copies. Annotate it! Ask questions!
EC
* Poetry Club is TODAY!
* Slam Diegois TMRW!
Monday, October 16, 2017
Personal Statement - Drafting and Crafting
Hello Writers!
Today we write. Answer your prompts with great fervor.
Treat this as an in-class prompt that is due at the end of the period.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - TWO of your choice. ONE must be typed with copies for WRG on Wednesday
Personal Statement - All FOUR drafts due on Friday. Typed.
EC
* LE is Tonight
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* Slam Diego on Thursday!
Today we write. Answer your prompts with great fervor.
Treat this as an in-class prompt that is due at the end of the period.
1. Personal Statements - Writing Time
2. Conference Time/Alternative Approaches
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statements - TWO of your choice. ONE must be typed with copies for WRG on Wednesday
Personal Statement - All FOUR drafts due on Friday. Typed.
EC
* LE is Tonight
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* Slam Diego on Thursday!
Personal Statements
Hello Writers!
We will spend the next two weeks drafting and revising Personal Statements. Everyone is expected to write these - regardless of your purpose. You may want to submit these for college applications, some will use these for Scholarship requests. Others will want to practice some short cohesive writing that allows you to think critically of your experiences and situations.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Personal Statements
* Handouts
* Questions and Brainstorm
3. Writing Time
4. Preston Reflections Due - Work Check
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statement WRG will be on both Wednesday and Friday this week.
Personal Statement Drafts due on Friday.
EC
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* Slam Diego on Thursday!
Prompts:
1 .Follow the leader...
2. Creativity comes to be when...
3. Talent? You wanna talk about talent?
4. Challenges? Let me tell you about challenges...
5. Community...
We will spend the next two weeks drafting and revising Personal Statements. Everyone is expected to write these - regardless of your purpose. You may want to submit these for college applications, some will use these for Scholarship requests. Others will want to practice some short cohesive writing that allows you to think critically of your experiences and situations.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Personal Statements
* Handouts
* Questions and Brainstorm
3. Writing Time
4. Preston Reflections Due - Work Check
Helpful Website for Personal Statements:
https://blog.prepscholar.com/uc-personal-statement-application-essay
HW -
Personal Statement WRG will be on both Wednesday and Friday this week.
Personal Statement Drafts due on Friday.
EC
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* Slam Diego on Thursday!
Prompts:
1 .Follow the leader...
2. Creativity comes to be when...
3. Talent? You wanna talk about talent?
4. Challenges? Let me tell you about challenges...
5. Community...
Friday, October 13, 2017
Authors Chair - Ultimate Guides
Hello Writers!
It is Friday again....and it is time for your voice! Let's have a good time celebrating our work. Please share your Ultimate Guides or feel free to share any of your work that makes your proud. Let's keep it positive and respectful at all times. Here we go!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Cipher
3. Author's Chair
HW - R. Preston Clark Reflection is due on Monday 10/16
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Prompts:
1. I am listening to...
2. Perfect blue sky....
3. My knees buckle under me....
4. I try to turn off my memories...
5. He/She continues to look at me....
It is Friday again....and it is time for your voice! Let's have a good time celebrating our work. Please share your Ultimate Guides or feel free to share any of your work that makes your proud. Let's keep it positive and respectful at all times. Here we go!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Cipher
3. Author's Chair
HW - R. Preston Clark Reflection is due on Monday 10/16
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Prompts:
1. I am listening to...
2. Perfect blue sky....
3. My knees buckle under me....
4. I try to turn off my memories...
5. He/She continues to look at me....
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Guest Writer - R. Preston Clark
Hello Writers!
Today we are joined by the amazing talent that is R. Preston Clark. Preston is an all-around writing force - poetry, spoken word, fiction, screenplays, journalistic pieces - he knows writing and he knows how to captivate an audience. We are fortunate to have this 2013 SD Slam Team Member visit our class. He is also a wonderful teacher with a lust for adventure - he will be teaching overseas next year. Have fun today. Take notes. Ask Questions. Participate!
1. Guest Writer - Preston Clark
* Be involved!
* Reflection is due on Monday 10/16
HW - Ultimate Guide due TMRW
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we are joined by the amazing talent that is R. Preston Clark. Preston is an all-around writing force - poetry, spoken word, fiction, screenplays, journalistic pieces - he knows writing and he knows how to captivate an audience. We are fortunate to have this 2013 SD Slam Team Member visit our class. He is also a wonderful teacher with a lust for adventure - he will be teaching overseas next year. Have fun today. Take notes. Ask Questions. Participate!
1. Guest Writer - Preston Clark
* Be involved!
* Reflection is due on Monday 10/16
HW - Ultimate Guide due TMRW
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
WRG - Ultimate Guide
Hello Writers!
Today we work in our WRG's. Please follow Protocol. Assist each other as needed. Use your time effectively. Be positive. Be respectful.
1. WRG - Ultimate Guide
* Work Check - Copies w/notes and Q's
HW - Ultimate Guide due Friday
EC (grades close on Friday)
* Poetry Club TODAY
Today we work in our WRG's. Please follow Protocol. Assist each other as needed. Use your time effectively. Be positive. Be respectful.
1. WRG - Ultimate Guide
* Work Check - Copies w/notes and Q's
HW - Ultimate Guide due Friday
EC (grades close on Friday)
* Poetry Club TODAY
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Ultimate Guides - Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Today you have time to craft your Ultimate Guides. Figure out what you want to borrow, steal, and/or take from the Mentor Text. Borrow lines. Steal syntax. Take tone. Whatever you choose to do - follow the structure and write something fun and original.
1. Prompts
2. Ultimate Guide
* Writing Time
* Conference Time
HW - Ultimate Guide due for WRG Tomorrow.
Bring your copy with notes and questions. Bring copies for your peers. Be prepared.
Prompts
1. I park my car in front of....
2. I mumble something....
3. The psychiatrist I see tells me that....
4. In the car...
5. I remember these words for some reason....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE is TONIGHT
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today you have time to craft your Ultimate Guides. Figure out what you want to borrow, steal, and/or take from the Mentor Text. Borrow lines. Steal syntax. Take tone. Whatever you choose to do - follow the structure and write something fun and original.
1. Prompts
2. Ultimate Guide
* Writing Time
* Conference Time
HW - Ultimate Guide due for WRG Tomorrow.
Bring your copy with notes and questions. Bring copies for your peers. Be prepared.
Prompts
1. I park my car in front of....
2. I mumble something....
3. The psychiatrist I see tells me that....
4. In the car...
5. I remember these words for some reason....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE is TONIGHT
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Monday, October 9, 2017
Ultimate Guides
Hello Writers!
Today you begin your Ultimate Guides! You are an expert. Yes - you have a passion. Write your ultimate guide to a subject of your choice. Use the mentor text. Borrow lines. Follow syntax. Tap into the humor. Have fun with this piece!
1. Prompts
2. Ultimate Guide
* Annotate
* Brainstorm
HW - Dallas Wall Reflection due TUESDAY
Prompts
1.I am writing to you because
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today you begin your Ultimate Guides! You are an expert. Yes - you have a passion. Write your ultimate guide to a subject of your choice. Use the mentor text. Borrow lines. Follow syntax. Tap into the humor. Have fun with this piece!
1. Prompts
2. Ultimate Guide
* Annotate
* Brainstorm
HW - Dallas Wall Reflection due TUESDAY
Prompts
1.I am writing to you because
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Authors Chair - Sonnets and Sarah
Hello Writers!
Today we celebrate you and your writing. Let's keep it fun and enthusiastic.
Please be respectful to your classmates. Offer feedback and support. Be inspired!
1. Prompts
2. Work Check - Sonnets and Sarah
3. Dallas - Afterthoughts?
4. Cipher
5. Authors Chair
Prompts
1. These kinds of things keep me calm because...
2. I wonder if they talk about...
3. All in all, I think....
4. I'm just lucky that I have....
5. All I hope is that my....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today we celebrate you and your writing. Let's keep it fun and enthusiastic.
Please be respectful to your classmates. Offer feedback and support. Be inspired!
1. Prompts
2. Work Check - Sonnets and Sarah
3. Dallas - Afterthoughts?
4. Cipher
5. Authors Chair
Prompts
1. These kinds of things keep me calm because...
2. I wonder if they talk about...
3. All in all, I think....
4. I'm just lucky that I have....
5. All I hope is that my....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Guest Writer - Dallas Wall
Hello Writers!
Today we welcome Guest Poet Dallas Wall. Dallas is a passionate writer who values an honest story and clever crafting. He brings a unique voice to the genre and he is not afraid to write about tough subject matter. Dallas in a PLHS alumni and really used the opportunities in WW to improve his own skills, champion others, and network with other great writers. He continues to work and we are lucky to have him visit us today! Welcome Dallas!
1. Prompts
2. Guest Writer - Dallas Wall
Prompts
1. And in that moment....
2. It's like when we were little and we would go to....
3. I have to believe me...
4. I started breathing fast...
5. I have made a terrible mess of things...
HW
Final Drafts Due Tmrw - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
Authors Chair/Cipher Tmrw
EC
* Open House - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club -Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
Today we welcome Guest Poet Dallas Wall. Dallas is a passionate writer who values an honest story and clever crafting. He brings a unique voice to the genre and he is not afraid to write about tough subject matter. Dallas in a PLHS alumni and really used the opportunities in WW to improve his own skills, champion others, and network with other great writers. He continues to work and we are lucky to have him visit us today! Welcome Dallas!
1. Prompts
2. Guest Writer - Dallas Wall
Prompts
1. And in that moment....
2. It's like when we were little and we would go to....
3. I have to believe me...
4. I started breathing fast...
5. I have made a terrible mess of things...
HW
Final Drafts Due Tmrw - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
Authors Chair/Cipher Tmrw
EC
* Open House - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club -Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Writing Response Groups - Sonnets and Sarah
Hello Writers!
Today we work in our Writing Response Groups to edit and revise our work. You have a bit of choice today - so please follow Protocol and assist one another. Do not rush through the process - rather provide proper feedback so it will improve the piece
1. WRG - Sonnets and Sarah
2. Work Check
* Sonnet Draft
* Sarah Draft
HW
Final Drafts Due Friday - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - TOMORROW NIGHT
Today we work in our Writing Response Groups to edit and revise our work. You have a bit of choice today - so please follow Protocol and assist one another. Do not rush through the process - rather provide proper feedback so it will improve the piece
1. WRG - Sonnets and Sarah
2. Work Check
* Sonnet Draft
* Sarah Draft
HW
Final Drafts Due Friday - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - TOMORROW NIGHT
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Writing Time - Sonnets and Sarah
Hello Writers!
Let's take some time to craft today. Write and work through ideas. Play with your words and see what cool ideas you can put together. Both pieces offer a unique opportunity to say something important - so put in your best efforts. Show up tomorrow with completed drafts.
1. Video - "Rapping Deconstructed"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWveXdj6oZU
* Take Notes so we can discuss
2. Writing Time
HW
*WRG Tomorrow - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
***Choose one to workshop. Bring copies with notes and questions. Make this the best WRG yet!
* Final Drafts due on Friday for AC and Cipher
EC
* LE Tonight!
* Poetry Club - Tmrw
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Let's take some time to craft today. Write and work through ideas. Play with your words and see what cool ideas you can put together. Both pieces offer a unique opportunity to say something important - so put in your best efforts. Show up tomorrow with completed drafts.
1. Video - "Rapping Deconstructed"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWveXdj6oZU
* Take Notes so we can discuss
2. Writing Time
HW
*WRG Tomorrow - Sonnet and Sarah drafts due.
***Choose one to workshop. Bring copies with notes and questions. Make this the best WRG yet!
* Final Drafts due on Friday for AC and Cipher
EC
* LE Tonight!
* Poetry Club - Tmrw
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Monday, October 2, 2017
Sonnets and Sarah
Hello Writers!
This week we double up on our writing. You are expected to complete both pieces and workshop as you see fit. You have choices this week - both structured and free. Take chances and enjoy!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Sonnets
* See Handout
* Take Notes
* Try it out!
3. Sarah Kaye - "Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due TMRW
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Prompts -
1. Mondays
2. Dear Las Vegas...
3. Sometimes I can't understand....
4. October...
5. One free plane ticket to.........
This week we double up on our writing. You are expected to complete both pieces and workshop as you see fit. You have choices this week - both structured and free. Take chances and enjoy!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Sonnets
* See Handout
* Take Notes
* Try it out!
3. Sarah Kaye - "Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due TMRW
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Prompts -
1. Mondays
2. Dear Las Vegas...
3. Sometimes I can't understand....
4. October...
5. One free plane ticket to.........
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Natasha Poems and Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Let's edit and revise today! Follow WRG protocol and get the assistance you need. Give the feedback you would wish to receive. If you finish early - which you shouldn't - you should be making changes! Use your time wisely.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Meet Natasha Hooper
"Black/America" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-lh8KuTL3o
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
3. Writing Time
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due TMRW
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
Prompts:
1. Small Talk...
2. What you do not understand is...
3. Think of the sea...
4. She mentions flowers...
5. What is this magic?
Let's edit and revise today! Follow WRG protocol and get the assistance you need. Give the feedback you would wish to receive. If you finish early - which you shouldn't - you should be making changes! Use your time wisely.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Meet Natasha Hooper
"Black/America" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-lh8KuTL3o
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
3. Writing Time
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due TMRW
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
Prompts:
1. Small Talk...
2. What you do not understand is...
3. Think of the sea...
4. She mentions flowers...
5. What is this magic?
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
WRG - "I Wanna Be A Kid...."
Hello Writers!
Let's edit and revise today! Follow WRG protocol and get the assistance you need. Give the feedback you would wish to receive. If you finish early - which you shouldn't - you should be making changes! Use your time wisely.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - You ready for WRG?
2. Meet Natasha Hooper
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
Prompts:
1. The first day of....
2. In this one photo, I am wearing...
3. My first best friend....
4. I remember when she said...
5. Let's talk about ice cream....
Let's edit and revise today! Follow WRG protocol and get the assistance you need. Give the feedback you would wish to receive. If you finish early - which you shouldn't - you should be making changes! Use your time wisely.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - You ready for WRG?
2. Meet Natasha Hooper
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
Prompts:
1. The first day of....
2. In this one photo, I am wearing...
3. My first best friend....
4. I remember when she said...
5. Let's talk about ice cream....
Monday, September 25, 2017
"I Wanna Be A Kid Again...." Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Let's get nostalgic this week. Growing up can be hard - but there are some wonderful memories too. Allow yourself the time to reflect on people, places, shows, music, foods, and kid-like innocence to really capture this assignment. You've been waiting so long to be an adult, but really....don't we all just want to be kids again?
1. Prompts - See Below
2. "I Wanna Be A Kid" - Write, Brainstorm, Review Mentor Texts
3. Meet Natasha Hooper
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Draft due with copies and ready to workshop for Wednesday WRG
* "...Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is TONIGHT! Earn EXTRA CREDIT!
*Sign up so we know you are coming!
* Poetry Club - TMRW
Prompts:
1. The ten songs that are on my Nostalgia playlist...
2. Let me tell you about my first love....
3. Remember when I caught you looking at me? Well.....
4. If it weren't for __________ introducing me to ___________
5. It was simpler when....
Let's get nostalgic this week. Growing up can be hard - but there are some wonderful memories too. Allow yourself the time to reflect on people, places, shows, music, foods, and kid-like innocence to really capture this assignment. You've been waiting so long to be an adult, but really....don't we all just want to be kids again?
1. Prompts - See Below
2. "I Wanna Be A Kid" - Write, Brainstorm, Review Mentor Texts
3. Meet Natasha Hooper
"The Art of Becoming" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kgnVJr5f4
"Islamaphobia" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qf9onCjdUA
"Brown Bodies" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDob-D8RAcg
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Draft due with copies and ready to workshop for Wednesday WRG
* "...Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is TONIGHT! Earn EXTRA CREDIT!
*Sign up so we know you are coming!
* Poetry Club - TMRW
Prompts:
1. The ten songs that are on my Nostalgia playlist...
2. Let me tell you about my first love....
3. Remember when I caught you looking at me? Well.....
4. If it weren't for __________ introducing me to ___________
5. It was simpler when....
"I Wanna Be A Kid Again...."
Hello Writers!
Let's get nostalgic this week. Growing up can be hard - but there are some wonderful memories too. Allow yourself the time to reflect on people, places, shows, music, foods, and kid-like innocence to really capture this assignment. You've been waiting so long to be an adult, but really....don't we all just want to be kids again?
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Handouts
* "I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - See format, see structure, note mentor text
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk&list=RDaEhk8jrAwWk
* 90's Love - Asia Samson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPWAznIQQA
3. Writing Brainstorm - Make lists and word associations
4. Writing Time
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Draft due with copies and ready to workshop for Wednesday WRG
* "...Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is TOMORROW! Earn EXTRA CREDIT!
*Sign up so we know you are coming!
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Prompts:
1. When I was little, I used to watch....
2. My earliest memory is....
3. My grandmother used to say...
4. We used to pretend that...
5. Do you remember that one time when....
Let's get nostalgic this week. Growing up can be hard - but there are some wonderful memories too. Allow yourself the time to reflect on people, places, shows, music, foods, and kid-like innocence to really capture this assignment. You've been waiting so long to be an adult, but really....don't we all just want to be kids again?
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Handouts
* "I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - See format, see structure, note mentor text
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEhk8jrAwWk&list=RDaEhk8jrAwWk
* 90's Love - Asia Samson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPWAznIQQA
3. Writing Brainstorm - Make lists and word associations
4. Writing Time
HW
* 'I Wanna Be a Kid Again" - Draft due with copies and ready to workshop for Wednesday WRG
* "...Kid Again" - Final Draft due Friday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is TOMORROW! Earn EXTRA CREDIT!
*Sign up so we know you are coming!
* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Prompts:
1. When I was little, I used to watch....
2. My earliest memory is....
3. My grandmother used to say...
4. We used to pretend that...
5. Do you remember that one time when....
Friday, September 22, 2017
Authors Chair - "I Am..." / Cipher
Hello Writers!
Today we celebrate your voices! I can't wait to see and hear your amazing work. Let's provide feedback, words of encouragement, and a sincere Friday stoke!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - 'I Am..."
3. Jaleesa - Discussion
4. Authors Chair/Cipher
HW
* Jaleesa Reflection due on Monday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is this Tuesday! Earn EXTRA CREDIT! Sign up so we know you are coming!* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Prompts:
1. Sometimes...
2. Not even three years has passed since....
3. Growing up, I always wanted...
4. My father's family....
5. In the photos, my......
Today we celebrate your voices! I can't wait to see and hear your amazing work. Let's provide feedback, words of encouragement, and a sincere Friday stoke!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - 'I Am..."
3. Jaleesa - Discussion
4. Authors Chair/Cipher
HW
* Jaleesa Reflection due on Monday
EC
* LE w/Poetry Club is this Tuesday! Earn EXTRA CREDIT! Sign up so we know you are coming!* Poetry Club - Wednesday
Prompts:
1. Sometimes...
2. Not even three years has passed since....
3. Growing up, I always wanted...
4. My father's family....
5. In the photos, my......
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Guest Writer - Jaleesa Johnson
Hello Writers!
Today we welcome Jaleesa Johnson to our Writers Workshop. Jaleesa can tell a story, she can make you smile, and she make you laugh. Pay attention to how she uses themes from her own story and life to make sense of the world around her. There is a fine art to crafting humor (as many of you already know) - so have fun today! Ask questions, take notes, maybe ask for suggestions on your piece. Whatever! Enjoy today and make it work for you! Yay!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Guest Writer - Jaleesa Johnson
* Take Notes, Ask Questions
* Jaleesa Reflection due on Monday
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due TOMORROW!
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday!
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT!
Prompts:
1. In six weeks....
2. In nine more years...
3. And even though I felt kinda....
4. When we were small....
5. Everyday, the memories get a little....
Today we welcome Jaleesa Johnson to our Writers Workshop. Jaleesa can tell a story, she can make you smile, and she make you laugh. Pay attention to how she uses themes from her own story and life to make sense of the world around her. There is a fine art to crafting humor (as many of you already know) - so have fun today! Ask questions, take notes, maybe ask for suggestions on your piece. Whatever! Enjoy today and make it work for you! Yay!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Guest Writer - Jaleesa Johnson
* Take Notes, Ask Questions
* Jaleesa Reflection due on Monday
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due TOMORROW!
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday!
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT!
Prompts:
1. In six weeks....
2. In nine more years...
3. And even though I felt kinda....
4. When we were small....
5. Everyday, the memories get a little....
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
WRG - "I Am Comic Sans...."
Hello Writers!
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. WRG - "I Am Comic Sans..."
* Work diligently and follow P, Q,W protocol. Use your time well.
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
* Guest Writer TMRW- Jaleesa Johnson
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. I was surprised to see...
2. That ain't no tragedy...
3. I hear a man's voice saying...
4. No cereal. No oatmeal. Not even pancakes....
5. Late Saturday afternoon....
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. WRG - "I Am Comic Sans..."
* Work diligently and follow P, Q,W protocol. Use your time well.
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
* Guest Writer TMRW- Jaleesa Johnson
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. I was surprised to see...
2. That ain't no tragedy...
3. I hear a man's voice saying...
4. No cereal. No oatmeal. Not even pancakes....
5. Late Saturday afternoon....
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
"I Am Comic Sans" - Writing Time
Hello Writers!
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. "I Am Comic Sans" - Writing Time
* Use your time effectively
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" draft due TMRW w/annotations and questions, and FOUR copies
* WRG TMRW - Must be here to get credit
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
* Guest Writer on Thursday - Jaleesa Johnson
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. People always say....
2. Loving you is easy cause....
3. And some nights...
4. Tuesdays...
5. I wake up....
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. "I Am Comic Sans" - Writing Time
* Use your time effectively
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" draft due TMRW w/annotations and questions, and FOUR copies
* WRG TMRW - Must be here to get credit
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
* Guest Writer on Thursday - Jaleesa Johnson
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. People always say....
2. Loving you is easy cause....
3. And some nights...
4. Tuesdays...
5. I wake up....
Monday, September 18, 2017
"I Am...Comic Sans" - Mentor Text
Hello Writers!
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check
* Amen Ra Reflection
3. "I Am Comic Sans" - Introduction
* Notes, Ideas, Brainstorm
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" draft due on Wednesday w/annotations and questions, and FOUR copies
* WRG on Wednesday - Must be here to get credit
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. Listen up...
2. Sorry that I'm....
3. You think that I'm....
4. Enough of this...
5. Mondays...
This week we delve into a little comedic writing. We will use the Sweeney's piece, "I Am Comic Sans" as mentor text. We will borrow style, structure, organization, and humor to write our own persona pieces. This assignment allows you to have fun and to bring voice to a subject matter that you feel is worthy. Make us laugh, be appropriate, and play with this comedic piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check
* Amen Ra Reflection
3. "I Am Comic Sans" - Introduction
* Notes, Ideas, Brainstorm
HW
* "I Am Comic Sans" draft due on Wednesday w/annotations and questions, and FOUR copies
* WRG on Wednesday - Must be here to get credit
* "I Am Comic Sans" - Final Draft due on Friday
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Slam Diego is this THURSDAY!
Prompts:
1. Listen up...
2. Sorry that I'm....
3. You think that I'm....
4. Enough of this...
5. Mondays...
Friday, September 15, 2017
Authors Chair and Cipher
Hello Writers!
Let's celebrate our work and our classmates. Today we will feature not only wonderful pieces of writing - but we will learn about our peers as well. Be respectful and interact kindly.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check
* "When You Tell Them..."
* Chrissy Reflection
3. Authors Chair and Cipher
HW
* Amen Ra- Reflection due Monday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
Prompts:
1. I arrived at 8 o'clock...
2. Contrary to nature's way....
3. Forgetting to forgive, forgiving to forget...
4. My mother's middle name is....
5. She glances at her old school pictures...
6. At 3:30 am...
7. Silence did what silence does....
8. All that's left....
Let's celebrate our work and our classmates. Today we will feature not only wonderful pieces of writing - but we will learn about our peers as well. Be respectful and interact kindly.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check
* "When You Tell Them..."
* Chrissy Reflection
3. Authors Chair and Cipher
HW
* Amen Ra- Reflection due Monday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
Prompts:
1. I arrived at 8 o'clock...
2. Contrary to nature's way....
3. Forgetting to forgive, forgiving to forget...
4. My mother's middle name is....
5. She glances at her old school pictures...
6. At 3:30 am...
7. Silence did what silence does....
8. All that's left....
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Guest Visit - Amen Ra
Hello Writers!
Today we are joined by Amen Ra! You are super fortunate to get to work with one of the kindest and most talented writers in our city and within the spoken word genre.
Ra is a writers, a performer, a teacher, a host, and an advocate for honest and true voices. Please do your best to be engaged, ask questions, and learn style and structure from today's lessons. Take notes and be certain you are able to reflect on a wonderful day together. Lucky you.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Guest Writer - Amen Ra
HW
* 'When You Tell Them..." due TMRW Typed. No Late Work
* Chrissy - Reflection due TMRW
* Amen Ra- Reflection due Monday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Alternative Open Mics? Ask Ra!
Prompts:
1. Everything looked so delicious, I just wanted to...
2. Today's a bad day....
3. There's these two guys I know....
4. When people ask how, I say....
5. Whenever that song comes on, the one that goes....
Today we are joined by Amen Ra! You are super fortunate to get to work with one of the kindest and most talented writers in our city and within the spoken word genre.
Ra is a writers, a performer, a teacher, a host, and an advocate for honest and true voices. Please do your best to be engaged, ask questions, and learn style and structure from today's lessons. Take notes and be certain you are able to reflect on a wonderful day together. Lucky you.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Guest Writer - Amen Ra
HW
* 'When You Tell Them..." due TMRW Typed. No Late Work
* Chrissy - Reflection due TMRW
* Amen Ra- Reflection due Monday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* Alternative Open Mics? Ask Ra!
Prompts:
1. Everything looked so delicious, I just wanted to...
2. Today's a bad day....
3. There's these two guys I know....
4. When people ask how, I say....
5. Whenever that song comes on, the one that goes....
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
WRG
Hello Writers!
Today we workshop! We discuss, we edit, we revise, we praise, we question, we wish.
Please engage yourself in the process. Give and get legitimate feedback. Good luck!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Who is Amen Ra?
"Sandlot Poem" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCAYEq8aGQ
3. WRG
4. Interview/Writing Time (if time)
HW
1. "When You Tell Them..." Final draft due on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club- TODAY at Lunch
Prompts:
1. I can't imagine moving away...
2. It's been four years...
3. And at lunchtime...
4. In a little town, with a long name...
5. My birth certificate says....
Today we workshop! We discuss, we edit, we revise, we praise, we question, we wish.
Please engage yourself in the process. Give and get legitimate feedback. Good luck!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Who is Amen Ra?
"Sandlot Poem" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLCAYEq8aGQ
3. WRG
4. Interview/Writing Time (if time)
HW
1. "When You Tell Them..." Final draft due on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* Poetry Club- TODAY at Lunch
Prompts:
1. I can't imagine moving away...
2. It's been four years...
3. And at lunchtime...
4. In a little town, with a long name...
5. My birth certificate says....
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
"When You Tell Them..." Interview and WRG demo
Hello Writers!
Welcome to another wonderful week together. Now that we are familiar with the class structure and the choices you have when writing - we will now partner up to help one another tell our stories. Enjoy this opportunity - you have a lot of responsibility to honor your classmates.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Samakosky Example
* Brave New Voices - Washington DC Girls --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv00xjClbx0
* "Lost Voices" - Darius and Scout --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA&t=6s
3. Interview Time - Get your info. Let each other talk. Don't just ask questions - have a conversation.
HW
1. WRG - TOMORROW
* Poem Draft due with annotations and questions and copies.
* Final draft on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
Prompts:
1. I had a chance to get away...
2. The way she laughed at my jokes...
3. Some days, like today and yesterday and probably tomorrow, all my.....
4. Before somebody asks....
5. The monsters that come at night...
6. When you don't know...
Welcome to another wonderful week together. Now that we are familiar with the class structure and the choices you have when writing - we will now partner up to help one another tell our stories. Enjoy this opportunity - you have a lot of responsibility to honor your classmates.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Samakosky Example
* Brave New Voices - Washington DC Girls --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv00xjClbx0
* "Lost Voices" - Darius and Scout --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA&t=6s
3. Interview Time - Get your info. Let each other talk. Don't just ask questions - have a conversation.
HW
1. WRG - TOMORROW
* Poem Draft due with annotations and questions and copies.
* Final draft on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
Prompts:
1. I had a chance to get away...
2. The way she laughed at my jokes...
3. Some days, like today and yesterday and probably tomorrow, all my.....
4. Before somebody asks....
5. The monsters that come at night...
6. When you don't know...
Monday, September 11, 2017
"When You Tell Them My Story..."
Hello Writers!
Welcome to another wonderful week together. Now that we are familiar with the class structure and the choices you have when writing - we will now partner up to help one another tell our stories. Enjoy this opportunity - you have a lot of responsibility to honor your classmates.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Samakosky Example
* Brave New Voices - Washington DC Girls --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv00xjClbx0
* "Lost Voices" - Darius and Scout --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA&t=6s
3. Interview Time - Get your info. Let each other talk. Don't just ask questions - have a conversation.
HW
1. Poem Draft due Wednesday. Final draft on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* SD Slam Starts TONIGHT - 8pm at Queen Bees. $5 cover. Go check this out!
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
Prompts:
1. When you tell them my story, make sure to mention that...
2. Tell them that my favorite bands/artists are....
3. This one time, when I was...
4. If I could live anywhere for a year...
5. Sometimes when I look up at the sky....
6. Don't forget....
Welcome to another wonderful week together. Now that we are familiar with the class structure and the choices you have when writing - we will now partner up to help one another tell our stories. Enjoy this opportunity - you have a lot of responsibility to honor your classmates.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Mentor Texts
* Samakosky Example
* Brave New Voices - Washington DC Girls --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv00xjClbx0
* "Lost Voices" - Darius and Scout --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpPASWlnZIA&t=6s
3. Interview Time - Get your info. Let each other talk. Don't just ask questions - have a conversation.
HW
1. Poem Draft due Wednesday. Final draft on Friday.
2. Chrissy Reflection - Due Friday
EC
* SD Slam Starts TONIGHT - 8pm at Queen Bees. $5 cover. Go check this out!
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
Prompts:
1. When you tell them my story, make sure to mention that...
2. Tell them that my favorite bands/artists are....
3. This one time, when I was...
4. If I could live anywhere for a year...
5. Sometimes when I look up at the sky....
6. Don't forget....
Friday, September 8, 2017
Authors Chair
Hello Writers!
Authors Chair! Yay!
1. Prompts -
2. Chrissy Croft Write Up
3. AC/Cipher
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 9/11
Authors Chair! Yay!
1. Prompts -
2. Chrissy Croft Write Up
3. AC/Cipher
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 9/11
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Guest Writer - Chrissy Croft
Hello Writers!
Today we are joined by National Poetry Champion - Ms. Chrissy Croft.
Please enjoy today, take notes, ask questions, and participate!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Chrissy Croft
HW
* "Hands" - Due TMRW. Typed. No late work.
* Authors Chair/Cipher - sign up!
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 9/11
Prompts:
1. The other night...I had to make a tough call...
2. I feel most safe when...
3. The thing about getting close to someone else is...
4. I grew up in a home where....
5. I used to love looking through....
6. Album after album....
7. There was a time when....
8. I didn't know anything about these messy personal details...
Today we are joined by National Poetry Champion - Ms. Chrissy Croft.
Please enjoy today, take notes, ask questions, and participate!
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Chrissy Croft
HW
* "Hands" - Due TMRW. Typed. No late work.
* Authors Chair/Cipher - sign up!
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club- Wednesdays at Lunch
* SD Slam on 9/11
Prompts:
1. The other night...I had to make a tough call...
2. I feel most safe when...
3. The thing about getting close to someone else is...
4. I grew up in a home where....
5. I used to love looking through....
6. Album after album....
7. There was a time when....
8. I didn't know anything about these messy personal details...
"Hands"
Hello Writers!
Use both pieces of text to inspire your own original "Hands" piece.
Imitate and acknowledge the author's choice of style, structure, content, and format to write your own "Hands" poems. Enjoy the process and have fun with this piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Read and Annotate:
Sarah Kay - "Hands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BEBa3ri9c
Bob Skeele - "Hands
HW
* "Hands" - Your piece will be due on Friday. Typed and ready to present.
* Mentor/Poet/Guest Writer - Chrissy Croft will visit us TMRW
* Authors Chair on Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Today at Lunch!
Use both pieces of text to inspire your own original "Hands" piece.
Imitate and acknowledge the author's choice of style, structure, content, and format to write your own "Hands" poems. Enjoy the process and have fun with this piece.
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Read and Annotate:
Sarah Kay - "Hands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BEBa3ri9c
Bob Skeele - "Hands
HW
* "Hands" - Your piece will be due on Friday. Typed and ready to present.
* Mentor/Poet/Guest Writer - Chrissy Croft will visit us TMRW
* Authors Chair on Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT - Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Today at Lunch!
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Mentor Text - "Hands"
Hello Writers!
Welcome to our second week together. We will be reading TWO mentor texts this week and using the Author's style, structure, content, and format to write our own "Hands" poems. Enjoy the process and have fun with this piece.
1. Prompts - Stick Your Finger Activity
* Await Instructions
2. Read and Annotate:
Sarah Kay - "Hands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BEBa3ri9c
Bob Skeele - "Hands
HW
* "Hands" - Your piece will be due on Friday. Typed and ready to present.
* Mentor/Poet/Guest Writer - Chrissy Croft will visit us on Thursday.
* Authors Chair on Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT - Queen Bees @ 8 pm - $5 cover
* Poetry Club TMRW at lunch
Welcome to our second week together. We will be reading TWO mentor texts this week and using the Author's style, structure, content, and format to write our own "Hands" poems. Enjoy the process and have fun with this piece.
1. Prompts - Stick Your Finger Activity
* Await Instructions
2. Read and Annotate:
Sarah Kay - "Hands" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2BEBa3ri9c
Bob Skeele - "Hands
HW
* "Hands" - Your piece will be due on Friday. Typed and ready to present.
* Mentor/Poet/Guest Writer - Chrissy Croft will visit us on Thursday.
* Authors Chair on Friday
EC
* LE TONIGHT - Queen Bees @ 8 pm - $5 cover
* Poetry Club TMRW at lunch
Friday, September 1, 2017
Authors Chair/Cipher
Hello Beautiful Writers!
Today we celebrate you! Welcome to your first Authors Chair.
Please have out both pieces that are due today.
1. Cipher - Golden line from the week
2. Authors Chair
3. Work Check - Drafts
* "Loading a Boar"
* "Honest Poem"
EC - Lyrical Exchange Open Mic - EVERY TUESDAY night at Queen Bee's - $5
Today we celebrate you! Welcome to your first Authors Chair.
Please have out both pieces that are due today.
1. Cipher - Golden line from the week
2. Authors Chair
3. Work Check - Drafts
* "Loading a Boar"
* "Honest Poem"
EC - Lyrical Exchange Open Mic - EVERY TUESDAY night at Queen Bee's - $5
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Writing Time - SWT, Loading a Boar, Honest Poems
Let's write today. Work at your pace. Use the computers. I will issue you a number.
Please feel free to ask for advice and assistance with your work. You are in control.
1. Sacred Writing Time
2. Amen Ra - "Honest Poem" (another example of what you can choose to do)
3. Review NINE rights
4. Writing/Crafting Time
Link to video - Rudy Francisco - "Honest Poem"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa4WTZ_58M
HW
1. "Honest Poem" - Typed draft due Friday.
2. "Loading a Boar" - Response due Friday
EC - Lyrical Exchange Open Mic - EVERY TUESDAY night at Queen Bee's - $5
Prompts:
1. I thoroughly enjoy ______ and I'll tell you why....
2. All I know for certain is....
3. I know it sounds crazy, but.....
4. It's late on a Saturday night and.....
5. The first thing I hear when I enter....
6. The struggle is real...
7. As I predicted...
8. I remember these words for some reason....
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Drafting your "Honest Poem"
Hello Students!
Welcome back. Please respond to the prompts below.
1. Sacred Writing Time
2. "Loading A Boar" - Discussion. Purpose. How does this relate to us?
3. "Honest Poems" - Typed draft due Friday
Link to video - Rudy Francisco - "Honest Poem"
HW
1. "Honest Poem" - Typed draft due Friday.
2. "Loading a Boar" - Response
EC - Lyrical Exchange Open Mic - EVERY TUESDAY night at Queen Bee's - $5
Prompts:
1. It was not one of my favorite sensations....
2. We paused and listened...
3. I was going to try and defend myself, but....
4. I can't recall if I went looking for it or if I just found it, but....
5. I could feel the panic rising in me again...
6. I reached out blindly, grabbing...
7. When everybody had gone, it was just me and....
8. There are a million reasons why....
Welcome back. Please respond to the prompts below.
1. Sacred Writing Time
2. "Loading A Boar" - Discussion. Purpose. How does this relate to us?
3. "Honest Poems" - Typed draft due Friday
Link to video - Rudy Francisco - "Honest Poem"
HW
1. "Honest Poem" - Typed draft due Friday.
2. "Loading a Boar" - Response
EC - Lyrical Exchange Open Mic - EVERY TUESDAY night at Queen Bee's - $5
Prompts:
1. It was not one of my favorite sensations....
2. We paused and listened...
3. I was going to try and defend myself, but....
4. I can't recall if I went looking for it or if I just found it, but....
5. I could feel the panic rising in me again...
6. I reached out blindly, grabbing...
7. When everybody had gone, it was just me and....
8. There are a million reasons why....
WW - Day #2
Hello Students!
Welcome back. Please respond to the prompts below.
1. Sacred Writing Time
2. Book Checkout
3. Activity: What is Education?
* Read the statements, participate in the activity, share, complete your writing task.
This is your first opportunity. Please make your best impression.
For tomorrow you will need:
* What Is Education - Quote Response
* Writers Notebook
* Folder/Binder to keep your handouts
* Pens/Pencils/Highlighter
Prompts:
1. Let me tell you about yesterday....
2. If I'm being honest...
3. I sat in a booth at....
4. When I tell people that....
5. It doesn't matter. The lullabies are for me.
6. I didn't discover anything new about myself, however...
7. I've never,,,,
8. As a teenager, nothing about me is.....
Welcome back. Please respond to the prompts below.
1. Sacred Writing Time
2. Book Checkout
3. Activity: What is Education?
* Read the statements, participate in the activity, share, complete your writing task.
This is your first opportunity. Please make your best impression.
For tomorrow you will need:
* What Is Education - Quote Response
* Writers Notebook
* Folder/Binder to keep your handouts
* Pens/Pencils/Highlighter
Prompts:
1. Let me tell you about yesterday....
2. If I'm being honest...
3. I sat in a booth at....
4. When I tell people that....
5. It doesn't matter. The lullabies are for me.
6. I didn't discover anything new about myself, however...
7. I've never,,,,
8. As a teenager, nothing about me is.....
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
ARE YOU READY?
WELCOME TO THE WRITERS WORKSHOP!
HOSTED BY: DARREN SAMAKOSKY
NOW WRITING 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 TWENTY 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?
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Soph - Writing Time / Seniors - Authors Chair
Hey Everyone!
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression.
Sophomores
1.Writing Time
2. Book Return
3. Pair/Share - Revision Opportunity
HW - FIVE Favorite Writing Pieces - your "Greatest Hits" - Must be typed and error free.
Due on Friday. This is your Final Grade.
Seniors
1. Authors Chairs - Today and Tomorrow
2. Book Return
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
*** Grades Close Friday at 8am
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression.
Sophomores
1.Writing Time
2. Book Return
3. Pair/Share - Revision Opportunity
HW - FIVE Favorite Writing Pieces - your "Greatest Hits" - Must be typed and error free.
Due on Friday. This is your Final Grade.
Seniors
1. Authors Chairs - Today and Tomorrow
2. Book Return
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
*** Grades Close Friday at 8am
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Soph - Writing Time / Seniors - Authors Chair
Hey Everyone!
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression.
BOOK RETURN TOMORROW! ALL BOOKS!
Sophomores
1.Set the Scene - Activity Continued. Draft due TMRW - typed. Final draft on Friday.
2. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter, Scene, Free Choice
3. Final Day - Talent Show. Sign Up By Friday.
HW - FIVE Favorite Writing Pieces - your "Greatest Hits" - Must be typed and error free.
Due on Friday. This is your Final Grade.
Seniors
1. Authors Chairs - Today/Weds/Thurs
3. Taco Shop Day - 6th goes on Thursday
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
*** LE WW/Club Night not "Official" - If you go and take a photo you will still get credit.
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression.
BOOK RETURN TOMORROW! ALL BOOKS!
Sophomores
1.Set the Scene - Activity Continued. Draft due TMRW - typed. Final draft on Friday.
2. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter, Scene, Free Choice
3. Final Day - Talent Show. Sign Up By Friday.
HW - FIVE Favorite Writing Pieces - your "Greatest Hits" - Must be typed and error free.
Due on Friday. This is your Final Grade.
Seniors
1. Authors Chairs - Today/Weds/Thurs
3. Taco Shop Day - 6th goes on Thursday
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
*** LE WW/Club Night not "Official" - If you go and take a photo you will still get credit.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Soph - Scene Writing / Seniors - Last Week Activities
Hey Everyone!
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression
BOOK RETURN WEDNESDAY! ALL BOOKS!
Sophomores
1. Prompt Time - Have Fun!
2. Set the Scene - Activity. Draft due Wednesday - typed. Final draft on Friday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter, Scene, Free Choice
4. Final Day - Talent Show. Sign Up By Friday.
Seniors
1. Turn in Greatest Hit and Letter
2. Authors Chairs - Tues/Weds/Thurs
3. Taco Shop Day
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
EC
* Poetry Club - Last One on Wednesday. Pot Luck.
* LE TMRW - WW Night - 6/6. Attend! Amen Ra has space for FIVE.
One more week of this school year - we are almost done. Are you satisfied with your achievement? Are you happy with your effort? Have you learned new skills and how to apply them? Use this last week to make a final impression
BOOK RETURN WEDNESDAY! ALL BOOKS!
Sophomores
1. Prompt Time - Have Fun!
2. Set the Scene - Activity. Draft due Wednesday - typed. Final draft on Friday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter, Scene, Free Choice
4. Final Day - Talent Show. Sign Up By Friday.
Seniors
1. Turn in Greatest Hit and Letter
2. Authors Chairs - Tues/Weds/Thurs
3. Taco Shop Day
4. Friday - Closing Activity - Must Be Here.
EC
* Poetry Club - Last One on Wednesday. Pot Luck.
* LE TMRW - WW Night - 6/6. Attend! Amen Ra has space for FIVE.
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Sophomores - Poems due Thursday / Seniors = Portfolio DUE
Hey Everyone!
We are almost there! Finish the semester strong!
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - Sarah Kay - "Love Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
2. Write Your Own Version of this piece. Typed and due on Thursday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - (Periods 3,5) Portfolios are DUE!
* Periods 4,6 DUE Thursday!
* Gallery Walk on Friday - Must be here to get credit.
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
We are almost there! Finish the semester strong!
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - Sarah Kay - "Love Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
2. Write Your Own Version of this piece. Typed and due on Thursday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - (Periods 3,5) Portfolios are DUE!
* Periods 4,6 DUE Thursday!
* Gallery Walk on Friday - Must be here to get credit.
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Soph - Sarah Kay Text / Seniors - Portfolio Workday
Hey Everyone!
We are almost there! Finish the semester strong!
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - Sarah Kay - "Love Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
2. Write Your Own Version of this piece. Typed and due on Thursday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are TMRW/THURSDAY - See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday - Must be here to get credit.
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
We are almost there! Finish the semester strong!
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - Sarah Kay - "Love Letter from Toothbrush to Bicycle Tire"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
2. Write Your Own Version of this piece. Typed and due on Thursday.
3. Authors Chair - Friday
* BFG, Big Fish, Letter
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are TMRW/THURSDAY - See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday - Must be here to get credit.
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Sophomores - Big Fish Writing Activity Due / Seniors - Slam Final!
Sophomores -
Sophomores
1. Turn in your "Big Fish" Writing Activity - Authors Chair on Tuesday.
2. Film Festival
Seniors
Periods 3, 4
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are DUE NEXT WEEK. See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday 6/2 - Must be here to get credit.
2. Posters
3. Permission Slips
4. Slam Practice Sets - Feedback and Advice
Periods 5,6
***SLAM
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Sophomores
1. Turn in your "Big Fish" Writing Activity - Authors Chair on Tuesday.
2. Film Festival
Seniors
Periods 3, 4
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are DUE NEXT WEEK. See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday 6/2 - Must be here to get credit.
2. Posters
3. Permission Slips
4. Slam Practice Sets - Feedback and Advice
Periods 5,6
***SLAM
EC
* Poetry Club - Only TWO left! 5/31 and 6/7
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Sophomores - Big Fish / Seniors - Portfolio/Slam Prep
Hello Everyone
Sophomores -
Sophomores
1. Writing Time - Finish your "Big Fish" Writing Activities. Final Drafts are due THURSDAY. ***Typed and Error Free - must reflect stylstic aspects of BF - please highlight or annotate to indicate your selections.
2. Mini Lesson - Teacher Examples
HW
See Above
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are DUE NEXT WEEK. See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday 6/2 - Must be here to get credit.
2. Posters
3. Permission Slips
4. Slam Practice Sets - Feedback and Advice
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch. Permission Slips for Slam.
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Sophomores -
Sophomores
1. Writing Time - Finish your "Big Fish" Writing Activities. Final Drafts are due THURSDAY. ***Typed and Error Free - must reflect stylstic aspects of BF - please highlight or annotate to indicate your selections.
2. Mini Lesson - Teacher Examples
HW
See Above
Seniors
1. Portfolio Time - Portfolios are DUE NEXT WEEK. See post for point values.
* Gallery Walk on Friday 6/2 - Must be here to get credit.
2. Posters
3. Permission Slips
4. Slam Practice Sets - Feedback and Advice
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch. Permission Slips for Slam.
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
* **WW Night - 6/6. Attend!
Friday, May 12, 2017
Soph - Writing/Reading Time / Seniors - Authors Chair
Hello Everyone
Sophomores - Continue to use the mentor text - "The BFG" - to inspire your own story. Use aspects of the story and then try on that writing style to accommodate your character appearance and personality. Use class time - be ready to share your piece on Monday.
Sophomores
1. Writing Time - Use the mentor text OR go beyond formula. Type your piece (free of mistakes) for Monday. You will get credit for sharing your work.
2. Finish reading BFG -
Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
HW
Writing Activity. Must be typed to get full credit. One page Min.
Seniors
1.Authors Chair
2. Cipher
3. Portfolio Requirements.
4. Work Check - Slam Pieces (50 points)
EC
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
Sophomores - Continue to use the mentor text - "The BFG" - to inspire your own story. Use aspects of the story and then try on that writing style to accommodate your character appearance and personality. Use class time - be ready to share your piece on Monday.
Sophomores
1. Writing Time - Use the mentor text OR go beyond formula. Type your piece (free of mistakes) for Monday. You will get credit for sharing your work.
2. Finish reading BFG -
Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
HW
Writing Activity. Must be typed to get full credit. One page Min.
Seniors
1.Authors Chair
2. Cipher
3. Portfolio Requirements.
4. Work Check - Slam Pieces (50 points)
EC
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
Thursday, May 11, 2017
SENIOR PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Portfolio/Chapbook - Spring 2017 : Writers Workshop - Samakosky
* Cover Page with Title - 10
* Intro Letter/Forward 2-3 Pages - 100
Most important aspect of the entire collection. This explains your collection of work, your growth as a writer, a reflection of the class, and your take aways as you move forward in your life. Please write this as poetic as you would any creative piece in your collection of writing.
* Table of Contents - Poem Title and Genre - 20
* Dedication Page - 10
* About the Author - 10
________/150___
* Slam Individual #1 - 20
* Slam Individual #2 - 20
* Slam Individual #3 - 20
* Slam Duo/Trio - 20
* Slam Group - 20
Photograph Poem - 10
Letter from _____ to ______ - 10
Ballad - 10
Sonnet - 10
Numbers Poem (“21” Patrick Roche Mentor Text) - 10
Hands (Bob Skeele Mentor Text) - 10
We Are…. - 10
Inspired by Pieces - 3 needed (Chrissy - Time Machine, Sherwin - Recipe, Viet - Prompt Handout) - 30
TEN pages of your writing - Free Choice - 50
__________/250____
TOTAL _____________/400___
30/30 Collection - Optional
Zoo/Sea World Poem
Script - Specific Chosen Scene(s) - Optional
Extras - Artwork, Doodles, Cartoons, Photographs (see Chapbook examples) - Optional
Reflections - Guests who taught you how to be a better writer. Info/Advice that stuck : Optional
Soph - BFG Week Continues / Seniors - Slam Time
Hello Everyone
Sophomores - Enjoy what you are reading. Make connections. Participate in the activities. Keep track of all writing assignments by date in your Notebooks
Sophomores
1. Dave Chappelle Clip - Is there any truth to what Dave is saying?
2. Writing Activity Part II - Appearance and Personality
3. Finish reading BFG -
Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
4. Authors Chair TMRW - Share Writing Activity. Must be typed to get full credit. One page Min.
Seniors
1.QF - Assessment, Reflection, Improvements
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due TMRW- typed and highlighted.
EC
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
Sophomores - Enjoy what you are reading. Make connections. Participate in the activities. Keep track of all writing assignments by date in your Notebooks
Sophomores
1. Dave Chappelle Clip - Is there any truth to what Dave is saying?
2. Writing Activity Part II - Appearance and Personality
3. Finish reading BFG -
Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
4. Authors Chair TMRW - Share Writing Activity. Must be typed to get full credit. One page Min.
Seniors
1.QF - Assessment, Reflection, Improvements
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due TMRW- typed and highlighted.
EC
* LE on Tues - Perform a Poem raise your grade!
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Soph - BFG / Seniors - Slam QF
Hello Everyone
Sophomores - Enjoy what you are reading. Make connections. Participate in the activities. Keep track of all writing assignments by date in your Notebooks
Sophomores
1. Empathy Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPMMSKfKZQ
2. Writing Activity - Appearance and Personality
2. Finish reading BFG - Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
Seniors
1.Quarter Finals continue! Have fun - be present!
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due on FRIDAY- typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* Poetry Club Today
Sophomores - Enjoy what you are reading. Make connections. Participate in the activities. Keep track of all writing assignments by date in your Notebooks
Sophomores
1. Empathy Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPMMSKfKZQ
2. Writing Activity - Appearance and Personality
2. Finish reading BFG - Take Notes on specific words, lines, passages that you find exciting and worth talking about.
Seniors
1.Quarter Finals continue! Have fun - be present!
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due on FRIDAY- typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* Poetry Club Today
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Soph - BFG / Seniors - Poetry Slam Quarter Finals
Hello Everyone
Sophomores - Let's read and have some fun. We will also begin to prepare our Individual Speeches. Please begin to brainstorm ideas/topics that you are passionate about?
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Appearances - When have we made false assumptions or had false assumptions made about us? Think about how this may tie into our text "The BFG"
2. Film Clip
3. Read "The BFG" - Handout - Make Annotations.
Seniors
1.Quarter Finals begin! We will continue with the next rounds TMRW.
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due on FRIDAY- typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesday
Sophomores - Let's read and have some fun. We will also begin to prepare our Individual Speeches. Please begin to brainstorm ideas/topics that you are passionate about?
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Appearances - When have we made false assumptions or had false assumptions made about us? Think about how this may tie into our text "The BFG"
2. Film Clip
3. Read "The BFG" - Handout - Make Annotations.
Seniors
1.Quarter Finals begin! We will continue with the next rounds TMRW.
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due on FRIDAY- typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesday
Monday, May 8, 2017
Soph - Public Speaking / Seniors - Slam Prep
Hello Everyone
Here we go! Another exciting week to share and learn together. Sophomores you will be doing a variety of activities - culminating in a research presentation of information that is important and relevant to you. Use your mentor speakers to help you put your own work together.
Seniors! Our Slam is here. Practice, Write, Edit, and Prepare! Let's have some fun!
Sophomores
1. TED Talk - Hacking your Education - Logan LaPlante
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY
2. Guest Speaker - Shoshana
* Stories from March of the Living
Seniors
1.Slam Preparation - Last Day
2. Quarter Finals will be Tuesday and Wednesday. You must be here to get credit.
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesday
Here we go! Another exciting week to share and learn together. Sophomores you will be doing a variety of activities - culminating in a research presentation of information that is important and relevant to you. Use your mentor speakers to help you put your own work together.
Seniors! Our Slam is here. Practice, Write, Edit, and Prepare! Let's have some fun!
Sophomores
1. TED Talk - Hacking your Education - Logan LaPlante
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY
2. Guest Speaker - Shoshana
* Stories from March of the Living
Seniors
1.Slam Preparation - Last Day
2. Quarter Finals will be Tuesday and Wednesday. You must be here to get credit.
HW -
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
EC
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE Tuesday
* Poetry Club Wednesday
Friday, May 5, 2017
Soph - Socratic Seminar / Seniors - Authors Chair
Hello Everyone
Our grading period closes today. You have had plenty of opportunities to be heard, express your thoughts, and make connections with texts and classmates. Are you content with your progress? Have you taken advantage of extra credit - have you advocated for yourself? Please work smart as we continue to learn together these next few weeks.
Sophomores
1. Socratic Seminar - Part II
2. Work Check - Double Entry Journals due
Seniors
1. Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Turn in 30/30
HW -
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
* Quarter Finals start on TUESDAY
EC
* Poetry Club Wednesday
* Nick Crook at Lestats on Sunday - 7:30
* SD Slam _ Battle of the Sextes - Monday 5/8
* LE on Tuesdays
Our grading period closes today. You have had plenty of opportunities to be heard, express your thoughts, and make connections with texts and classmates. Are you content with your progress? Have you taken advantage of extra credit - have you advocated for yourself? Please work smart as we continue to learn together these next few weeks.
Sophomores
1. Socratic Seminar - Part II
2. Work Check - Double Entry Journals due
Seniors
1. Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Turn in 30/30
HW -
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
* Quarter Finals start on TUESDAY
EC
* Poetry Club Wednesday
* Nick Crook at Lestats on Sunday - 7:30
* SD Slam _ Battle of the Sextes - Monday 5/8
* LE on Tuesdays
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Soph - Finish PaperClips and Prep for Socratic / Seniors - Slam Team Prep
Hello Everyone
Our grading period ends on Friday. Please meet assignment deadlines, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1.Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38 - Issue, Claim(s), Quotes, Thoughts, Examples, Connections
2. Group time - Prep for Scoratics
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
*** Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...
*** Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
* Double Entry Journals DUE TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
* All work including - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
Questions for Discussion - Paper Clips
1. What did you learn from the film? Who do you admire/respect? Why? (Your thoughts/examples/connections)
2. What impact did the project have on the students at Whitwell? How did they grow? What did they learn? How did this impact the community?
3. What legacy did the students create?
4. What message(s) did the filmmakers want us to come away with? (Issue/Claim/Quotes)
5. One of the issues in the film is "intolerance" - name calling/bullying is a form of this. How should we respond to name calling? Is it right to fight back?
6. Many of the Holocaust survivors have lived with unsettled issues (PTSD) yet did speak with hate in their heart. How do we deal with hate? How do we let it go?
7. Does forgiveness make us weak? Does it make us stronger? How can people deal with these emotions in a positive way?
8. How does "Paper Clips" connect (for YOU) to Elie's story "Night"?
Seniors
1. Slam Team - Write, Edit, Revise, Practice, Plan
2. Work Check - Photograph/Picture/Image Poem
HW -
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
* Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club Today at Lunch
* MiraCosta College on Thursday w/Super B, Natasha Hooper, Gil Sotu
* SD Slam _ Battle of the Sextes - Monday 5/8
* LE on Tuesdays
Our grading period ends on Friday. Please meet assignment deadlines, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1.Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38 - Issue, Claim(s), Quotes, Thoughts, Examples, Connections
2. Group time - Prep for Scoratics
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
*** Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...
*** Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
* Double Entry Journals DUE TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
* All work including - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
Questions for Discussion - Paper Clips
1. What did you learn from the film? Who do you admire/respect? Why? (Your thoughts/examples/connections)
2. What impact did the project have on the students at Whitwell? How did they grow? What did they learn? How did this impact the community?
3. What legacy did the students create?
4. What message(s) did the filmmakers want us to come away with? (Issue/Claim/Quotes)
5. One of the issues in the film is "intolerance" - name calling/bullying is a form of this. How should we respond to name calling? Is it right to fight back?
6. Many of the Holocaust survivors have lived with unsettled issues (PTSD) yet did speak with hate in their heart. How do we deal with hate? How do we let it go?
7. Does forgiveness make us weak? Does it make us stronger? How can people deal with these emotions in a positive way?
8. How does "Paper Clips" connect (for YOU) to Elie's story "Night"?
Seniors
1. Slam Team - Write, Edit, Revise, Practice, Plan
2. Work Check - Photograph/Picture/Image Poem
HW -
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week - typed and highlighted.
*** These are the FINAL ready to be performed, ready for Portfolio pieces.
* Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club Today at Lunch
* MiraCosta College on Thursday w/Super B, Natasha Hooper, Gil Sotu
* SD Slam _ Battle of the Sextes - Monday 5/8
* LE on Tuesdays
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Sophomores - Paper Clips / Seniors - Slam Teams
Hello Everyone
Our grading period ends on Friday. Please meet assignment deadlines, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1.Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38 - Issue, Claim(s), Quotes, Thoughts, Examples, Connections
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
*** Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...
*** Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
* Double Entry Journals DUE day of your Socratic
* All work including - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
Seniors
1. Slam Team - Write, Edit, Revise, Practice, Plan
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image Poem Draft due Weds
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week
* Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
* MiraCosta College on Thursday w/Super B, Natasha Hooper, Gil Sotu
* SD Slam - Battle of the Sexes - Monday 5/8
Our grading period ends on Friday. Please meet assignment deadlines, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1.Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38 - Issue, Claim(s), Quotes, Thoughts, Examples, Connections
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
*** Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...
*** Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
* Double Entry Journals DUE day of your Socratic
* All work including - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
Seniors
1. Slam Team - Write, Edit, Revise, Practice, Plan
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image Poem Draft due Weds
* 30/30 due on Friday
* Prep for Slam - All FIVE pieces are due next week
* Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
* MiraCosta College on Thursday w/Super B, Natasha Hooper, Gil Sotu
* SD Slam - Battle of the Sexes - Monday 5/8
Monday, May 1, 2017
Sophomores - Film Paper Clips / Seniors - Photo Poems
Our grading period ends on Friday. Please meet assignment deadlines, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share
your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1.Do Now - Socratic Q #
* Page 33-34 in my NB
2. Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
* Work Check This Week - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
(Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
Seniors
1.Photo Poems - Mini Lesson
* Draft due on Weds
2. Slam Time
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image Poem Draft due Weds
* Slam Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
Sophomores
1.Do Now - Socratic Q #
* Page 33-34 in my NB
2. Film - Paperclips
* Take Notes - Page 37/38
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratics - Thursday/Friday
* Work Check This Week - Five Socratic Q's, Elie Speech Notes, Etc..
(Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Paper Clips Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
Seniors
1.Photo Poems - Mini Lesson
* Draft due on Weds
2. Slam Time
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image Poem Draft due Weds
* Slam Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
Friday, April 28, 2017
Sophomores - Elie Speech/Assignments/Film / Seniors - Work Check and Authors Chair
Hello Students!
Our grading period will end next week. Please do the assignments at your pace, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1. Finish Elie - Acceptance Speech - Annotate and take notes on Issue/Claim/Quotes/Connections
2. Socratic Prep - Answer FIVE of the TEN questions in your Notebook. These will be checked for credit - make sure your answers make sense and can contribute to the conversation.
3. Film - "The Rise of the Nazi State and the SS -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSBjh-8H1x4&t=643s
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratic - Next Week
(Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
Seniors
1. Work Check - THREE Slam Pieces typed and in progress
2. Authors Chair
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image for writing activity - Due Monday
* Slam Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
Our grading period will end next week. Please do the assignments at your pace, make sure you put in effort, and that you are able to share your work. Proofread and use your resources.
Sophomores
1. Finish Elie - Acceptance Speech - Annotate and take notes on Issue/Claim/Quotes/Connections
2. Socratic Prep - Answer FIVE of the TEN questions in your Notebook. These will be checked for credit - make sure your answers make sense and can contribute to the conversation.
3. Film - "The Rise of the Nazi State and the SS -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSBjh-8H1x4&t=643s
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratic - Next Week
(Night, EW - Acceptance Speech, Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols- be able to provide evidence with page # and quotes
Seniors
1. Work Check - THREE Slam Pieces typed and in progress
2. Authors Chair
HW -
* Photograph/Picture/Image for writing activity - Due Monday
* Slam Quarter Finals start on 5/9
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Weds at lunch
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Soph - Night Small Group Discussion / Seniors - Mock Slam
Hello Students!
Sophomores - Please continue to work with the material and respect the nature of the content. Complete your assignments so that you are able to participate and discuss themes, motifs, and symbols that are present in the book.
Seniors - Poetry Slam will be here soon. Use class time effectively. Practice, rehearse, edit, revise, and support one another as we culminate the year with our awesome activities.
Sophomores
1. Do Now - Explain one theme, one motif, one symbol with examples from text and how you connect to the importance it plays in the novel..
2. Small Group Discussions - Await groups and Questions
* Write down ALL questions in your Double Entry NB
3. Film if time
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratic - Next Week (Night, Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols
Seniors
1. Mock Slam
* Take notes - notice what works and what needs to be improved upon.
HW -
* Evidence of TYPED individual slam pieces - THREE pieces narrowed down. Due Friday
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY at lunch
Sophomores - Please continue to work with the material and respect the nature of the content. Complete your assignments so that you are able to participate and discuss themes, motifs, and symbols that are present in the book.
Seniors - Poetry Slam will be here soon. Use class time effectively. Practice, rehearse, edit, revise, and support one another as we culminate the year with our awesome activities.
Sophomores
1. Do Now - Explain one theme, one motif, one symbol with examples from text and how you connect to the importance it plays in the novel..
2. Small Group Discussions - Await groups and Questions
* Write down ALL questions in your Double Entry NB
3. Film if time
HW -
* Prep for big group Socratic - Next Week (Night, Video Clips, Lottery, KG...)
* Know and study themes, motifs, symbols
Seniors
1. Mock Slam
* Take notes - notice what works and what needs to be improved upon.
HW -
* Evidence of TYPED individual slam pieces - THREE pieces narrowed down. Due Friday
* Slam Quarter Finals begin 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club TODAY at lunch
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Hello Students!
Sophomores - Please continue to work with the material and respect the nature of the content. Complete your assignments so that you are able to participate and discuss themes, motifs, and symbols that are present in the book.
Seniors - Poetry Slam will be here soon. Use class time effectively. Practice, rehearse, edit, revise, and support one another as we culminate the year with our awesome activities.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 6-9 - Quiz
2. Night - Notes on themes, motifs, and symbols
HW - Complete notes for themes, motifs, symbols and catch up on all other double entry assignments
Seniors
1. Review Guest Poet - Shannon "No Shoes" Linzer
2. Slam Team Time - Mock Slam TMRW
* Sign Up - Team name, poet(s), poem
HW -
* Mock Slam - Practice with Scores. Figure out what you need to still work on.
EC
*Lyrical Exchange TONIGHT - Go with your team!
* Feature Poet is Matthew Cuban
Sophomores - Please continue to work with the material and respect the nature of the content. Complete your assignments so that you are able to participate and discuss themes, motifs, and symbols that are present in the book.
Seniors - Poetry Slam will be here soon. Use class time effectively. Practice, rehearse, edit, revise, and support one another as we culminate the year with our awesome activities.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 6-9 - Quiz
2. Night - Notes on themes, motifs, and symbols
HW - Complete notes for themes, motifs, symbols and catch up on all other double entry assignments
Seniors
1. Review Guest Poet - Shannon "No Shoes" Linzer
2. Slam Team Time - Mock Slam TMRW
* Sign Up - Team name, poet(s), poem
HW -
* Mock Slam - Practice with Scores. Figure out what you need to still work on.
EC
*Lyrical Exchange TONIGHT - Go with your team!
* Feature Poet is Matthew Cuban
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Soph - Night Discussion / Seniors - Guest Poet Shannon
Hello Students!
Please take advantage of your time. Do your work. Collaborate as needed. Be ready to show your progress when work checks come along.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 4 and 5 - Quiz
2. Night - Discussion - Use your Double Entry Journals
3. Film - Take notes -
HW - Complete Night - Chapters 6,7,8,9 - Double Entry Journal - Notes, Q's, Quotes, Reflection
* Chapters 7,8,9 can be grouped together.
Seniors
1. Guest Poet - Shannon "No Shoes" Linzer
HW - Slam Prep
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Next Wednesday - Each team will put up ONE Poem for an in class practice Slam!
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Slam Tonightat MiraCosta
Please take advantage of your time. Do your work. Collaborate as needed. Be ready to show your progress when work checks come along.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 4 and 5 - Quiz
2. Night - Discussion - Use your Double Entry Journals
3. Film - Take notes -
HW - Complete Night - Chapters 6,7,8,9 - Double Entry Journal - Notes, Q's, Quotes, Reflection
* Chapters 7,8,9 can be grouped together.
Seniors
1. Guest Poet - Shannon "No Shoes" Linzer
HW - Slam Prep
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Next Wednesday - Each team will put up ONE Poem for an in class practice Slam!
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Slam Tonightat MiraCosta
* Poetic Youth's Literary Festival - SDSU FREE and open to the public. It will be held April 22-23.
* Poetry Slam on 5/15 - 18+ - this will be held Downtown
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Soph - Quiz/Work Day / Seniors - WRG/Work Check
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 5 - Reflection
2. Chapter 4 and 5 - Quiz
3. Work Time - Night - Chapter 1- 5 - Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
* Turn in your Double Entry Journal at the end of the period.
Seniors
1. Work Check - Letter ____ to ________, Ballads (5,6)
2. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise
* Show that you are working - Individual Slam Pieces, 30/30, Etc...
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club today at lunch
* Slam TMRW at MiraCosta
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 5 - Reflection
2. Chapter 4 and 5 - Quiz
3. Work Time - Night - Chapter 1- 5 - Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
* Turn in your Double Entry Journal at the end of the period.
Seniors
1. Work Check - Letter ____ to ________, Ballads (5,6)
2. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise
* Show that you are working - Individual Slam Pieces, 30/30, Etc...
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Poetry Club today at lunch
* Slam TMRW at MiraCosta
* Poetic Youth's Literary Festival - SDSU FREE and open to the public. It will be held April 22-23.
* Poetry Slam on 5/15 - 18+ - this will be held Downtown
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Soph - Night Chapter 5 / Seniors - Slam Teams
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 4 - Reflection
2. Night - Chapter Five
* Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
HW - Double Entry Journal - Finish Chapter 5 - Notes, Questions, Quotes, Reflection
* Quiz Tmrw - Chapters 4 and 5
Seniors
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
* Work Check TMRW - Letter from _______ to _________, 30/30, Slam Individuals #2
EC
* LE
* Poetry Club
* Slam on 4/20 at MiraCosta
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Chapter 4 - Reflection
2. Night - Chapter Five
* Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
HW - Double Entry Journal - Finish Chapter 5 - Notes, Questions, Quotes, Reflection
* Quiz Tmrw - Chapters 4 and 5
Seniors
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
* Work Check TMRW - Letter from _______ to _________, 30/30, Slam Individuals #2
EC
* LE
* Poetry Club
* Slam on 4/20 at MiraCosta
* Poetic Youth's Literary Festival - SDSU FREE and open to the public. It will be held April 22-23.
* Poetry Slam on 5/15 - 18+ - this will be held Downtown
Monday, April 17, 2017
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Lately - I've been thinking...
2. Night - Chapter Four
* Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
HW - Double Entry Journal - Chapters 1 - 4
Seniors
1. Letter from __________ to ____________ - Sarah Kay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
* Draft due on Wednesday
2. Mentor Text for 30/30
3. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* LE
* Poetry Club
* Slam on 4/20 at MiraCosta
* Poetry Slam on 5/15 - 18+ - this will be held Downtown
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Lately - I've been thinking...
2. Night - Chapter Four
* Notes, Quotes, Questions, Reflection
HW - Double Entry Journal - Chapters 1 - 4
Seniors
1. Letter from __________ to ____________ - Sarah Kay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIAQENsqcuM
* Draft due on Wednesday
2. Mentor Text for 30/30
3. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW - Slam Pieces
* Individual #2, Group pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* LE
* Poetry Club
* Slam on 4/20 at MiraCosta
* Poetry Slam on 5/15 - 18+ - this will be held Downtown
Friday, April 14, 2017
Sophomores - Chapter Three Review / Seniors - Slam Teams and AC
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter THREE Reflection.
* Write two-three reflective paragraphs about chapter three.
This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Chapter Three - Quiz and Notes/Quotes/Questions
3. Authors Chair
HW - Catch up Double Entry Journal - Chapters 1,2,3 and all Video Clips
Seniors
* Guest Writer - Mario DeMatteo - Periods 5 and 6 in PAC
* Prompts - Lists as Ideas!
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
2. AC/Cipher
HW - Slam Pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - TONIGHT
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter THREE Reflection.
* Write two-three reflective paragraphs about chapter three.
This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Chapter Three - Quiz and Notes/Quotes/Questions
3. Authors Chair
HW - Catch up Double Entry Journal - Chapters 1,2,3 and all Video Clips
Seniors
* Guest Writer - Mario DeMatteo - Periods 5 and 6 in PAC
* Prompts - Lists as Ideas!
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
2. AC/Cipher
HW - Slam Pieces
* Quarter Finals begin on Tuesday 5/9
EC
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - TONIGHT
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Sophjomores - Video/Work Day / Seniors - Slam Teams
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter TWO Reflection.
* Use your notes/questions/quotes to write two-three reflective paragraphs about chapter two.
This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Video Clip - Oprah and Elie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXqTJ3nqCU
* Issue, Claim, Quotes, What do you think? Your connections? Connections to other texts?
3. Work Time
HW - Read Night - Chapter Three - QUIZ tmrw
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
* Catch up - Chapters 1,2 and all Video Clips
Seniors
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
* Quarter Finals begin the week of 5/8
2. Permission Slips - Mario in the PAC tomorrow Periods 5,6
HW - Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW
1. Ballad - due TMRW
2. Slam Individual - Draft TMRW
3. 30/30 - 14 entries TMRW
EC
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - TMRW
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter TWO Reflection.
* Use your notes/questions/quotes to write two-three reflective paragraphs about chapter two.
This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Video Clip - Oprah and Elie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXqTJ3nqCU
* Issue, Claim, Quotes, What do you think? Your connections? Connections to other texts?
3. Work Time
HW - Read Night - Chapter Three - QUIZ tmrw
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
* Catch up - Chapters 1,2 and all Video Clips
Seniors
1. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
* Quarter Finals begin the week of 5/8
2. Permission Slips - Mario in the PAC tomorrow Periods 5,6
HW - Authors Chair/Cipher TMRW
1. Ballad - due TMRW
2. Slam Individual - Draft TMRW
3. 30/30 - 14 entries TMRW
EC
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - TMRW
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Soph - Night Chapter Two / Seniors - WRG Ballad
Hello Students!
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter One Reflection.
* Use your notes/questions/quotes to write a 6-8 sentence reflective paragraph about chapter one. This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Read Night - Chapter Two
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
3. Video Clip - Oprah and Elie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXqTJ3nqCU
* Issue, Claim, Quotes, What do you think? Your connections? Connections to other texts?
HW - 1) Complete your Journal Entries for Chapter One/Two. 2) Complete Video Clip notes
Seniors
*** "Somewhere in America" - Group Piece (Trio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY
1. Slam Team - WRG Ballad
* Work Check - Ballad, 30/30, Other?
2. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW
1. Ballad - due Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at Lunch
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - FRIDAY
You are allowed to move through all of this content and process at a pace that is comfortable to you. Please engage with your classmates, use your resources, and keep track of your writing.
Sophomores
1. Prompt - Chapter One Reflection.
* Use your notes/questions/quotes to write a 6-8 sentence reflective paragraph about chapter one. This is not a summary. Use the text as evidence to support your thoughts.
2. Read Night - Chapter Two
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
3. Video Clip - Oprah and Elie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOXqTJ3nqCU
* Issue, Claim, Quotes, What do you think? Your connections? Connections to other texts?
HW - 1) Complete your Journal Entries for Chapter One/Two. 2) Complete Video Clip notes
Seniors
*** "Somewhere in America" - Group Piece (Trio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY
1. Slam Team - WRG Ballad
* Work Check - Ballad, 30/30, Other?
2. Slam Team Time - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise.
HW
1. Ballad - due Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* Poetry Club - Today at Lunch
* Black Expression - Gil Sotu - FRIDAY
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Soph - Night Chapter 1,2 / Seniors - Slam Team
Hello Students!
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Night - Chapter One
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
HW - Complete your Journal Entries for Chapter One. Prep for Chapter Two and in class discussion.
Seniors
*** "Somewhere in America" - Group Piece (Trio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY
1. Slam Team - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise. Mark up your text!
2. Anita D Visits! Anita is here for you. Talk.Write. Talk more!
HW
1. Ballad draft due TMRW for WRG. Final draft on Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - WED at Lunch
* Black Expression - Fridays
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Night - Chapter One
* Double Entry Journals - Include Notes, Questions, Quotes (see examples)
HW - Complete your Journal Entries for Chapter One. Prep for Chapter Two and in class discussion.
Seniors
*** "Somewhere in America" - Group Piece (Trio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY
1. Slam Team - Workshop. Write. Edit. Revise. Mark up your text!
2. Anita D Visits! Anita is here for you. Talk.Write. Talk more!
HW
1. Ballad draft due TMRW for WRG. Final draft on Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* LE - TONIGHT
* Poetry Club - WED at Lunch
* Black Expression - Fridays
Friday, April 7, 2017
Soph - Night Chapter 1 / Seniors - Ballads and Slam Teams
Hello Students!
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - "Why We Remember the Holocaust" - Take Notes/Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbxnWrBaDw
2. Double Entry Journals - Quotes and Questions and Expectations
3. "Night" - Chapter One
HW - Bring your books. We will begin "Night" on Monday. We will start double-entry journals.
Seniors
1. Ballads - Handout
* The Avett Brothers - "The Ballad of Love and Hate"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pre7bINBps
2. Slam Teams -
* Names?
* Time to write and plan!
HW
1. Ballad draft due on Wednesday w/copies for WRG. Final draft on Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Black Expression - Fridays
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Film Clip - "Why We Remember the Holocaust" - Take Notes/Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbxnWrBaDw
2. Double Entry Journals - Quotes and Questions and Expectations
3. "Night" - Chapter One
HW - Bring your books. We will begin "Night" on Monday. We will start double-entry journals.
Seniors
1. Ballads - Handout
* The Avett Brothers - "The Ballad of Love and Hate"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pre7bINBps
2. Slam Teams -
* Names?
* Time to write and plan!
HW
1. Ballad draft due on Wednesday w/copies for WRG. Final draft on Friday
2. Slam Individual - Draft due Friday
3. 30/30 - 14 entries for Friday.
EC
* LE - Tuesdays
* Black Expression - Fridays
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Soph - Night Foundation / Seniors - Slam Teams
Hello Students!
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Prompts - See Below
2. The Lottery - Questions due - Work Check
Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - "Why We Remember the Holocaust" - Take Notes/Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbxnWrBaDw
4. AC if time.
HW - Bring your books. We will begin "Night" on Monday. We will start double-entry journals.
Seniors
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - April 30/30 - Are you caught up? Sonnets
3. Time to write and plan!
4. AC/Cipher
EC
* Black Expression - TONIGHT
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Prompts -
1. You are a thirteen-year-old. Write a love letter to your boyfriend.
2. You are a twenty-one-year-old. Write a lover letter to your girlfriend.
3. Write a recipe for mending a broken heart.
4. What's my age again?
5. You and your friends have $1000, a car, a full tank of gas....where do you go?
Great job this week! Let's celebrate some of writing and let's make sure we are all ready for another week of critical thinking and engaging with text.
Sophomores
1. Prompts - See Below
2. The Lottery - Questions due - Work Check
Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - "Why We Remember the Holocaust" - Take Notes/Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbxnWrBaDw
4. AC if time.
HW - Bring your books. We will begin "Night" on Monday. We will start double-entry journals.
Seniors
1. Prompts - See Below
2. Work Check - April 30/30 - Are you caught up? Sonnets
3. Time to write and plan!
4. AC/Cipher
EC
* Black Expression - TONIGHT
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Prompts -
1. You are a thirteen-year-old. Write a love letter to your boyfriend.
2. You are a twenty-one-year-old. Write a lover letter to your girlfriend.
3. Write a recipe for mending a broken heart.
4. What's my age again?
5. You and your friends have $1000, a car, a full tank of gas....where do you go?
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Soph - Finsh Lottery/Notes - Seniors - Slam Teams
Hello Students!
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompts -
* I have the best luck...
* I have the worst luck
* I don't believe in luck...
* He/She is so lucky because...
2. Short Story - The Lottery - Read, Annotate, Discuss
* Questions due TMRW - Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - Notes/Discuss (if time)
Seniors
1. Prompt -Graduation Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUl4gF0ED4
2. 30/30 - Are you caught up? Work Check on Friday.
3. Time to write and plan!
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Spoken Word Sanctuary w/Amen Ra TONIGHT
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompts -
* I have the best luck...
* I have the worst luck
* I don't believe in luck...
* He/She is so lucky because...
2. Short Story - The Lottery - Read, Annotate, Discuss
* Questions due TMRW - Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - Notes/Discuss (if time)
Seniors
1. Prompt -Graduation Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUl4gF0ED4
2. 30/30 - Are you caught up? Work Check on Friday.
3. Time to write and plan!
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Spoken Word Sanctuary w/Amen Ra TONIGHT
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Soph - "The Lottery" / Seniors - WRG Slam Edition
Hello Students!
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompts -Describe High School culture in general. What about PLHS?
Did you notice anything at lunchtime that may have surprised you?
Why is it important to think about our world in relationship to history?
2. Short Story - The Lottery - Read, Annotate, Discuss
* Questions due TMRW - Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - Notes/Discuss (if time)
Seniors
1. Prompt - "90's Love" - Asia Samson
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPWAznIQQA
2. 30/30 - Are you caught up? Work Check on Friday.
3. WRG - Sonnets Check and/or Free Choice piece.
* Must have copies and participate to get credit
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Spoken Word Sanctuary w/Amen Ra TONIGHT
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompts -Describe High School culture in general. What about PLHS?
Did you notice anything at lunchtime that may have surprised you?
Why is it important to think about our world in relationship to history?
2. Short Story - The Lottery - Read, Annotate, Discuss
* Questions due TMRW - Must be complete sentences with textual evidence. Put in effort.
3. Film Clip - Notes/Discuss (if time)
Seniors
1. Prompt - "90's Love" - Asia Samson
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPWAznIQQA
2. 30/30 - Are you caught up? Work Check on Friday.
3. WRG - Sonnets Check and/or Free Choice piece.
* Must have copies and participate to get credit
EC
* Poetry Club - Today
* Spoken Word Sanctuary w/Amen Ra TONIGHT
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Soph More - Nature of Man Unit / Seniors - Slam Season
Hello Students.
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompt- Watch Clip and then respond.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD8tjhVO1Tc
* What is your experience with stereotypes?
* Discussion - Take notes
3. Short Story - The Lottery - Annotate
* Questions due upon completion
Seniors
1. Prompt -"The Type" - Sarah Kay
*** What can you steal!
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYAiYMlOCI4
2. 30/30 - Do it! Get started with Haiku!
3. Sonnets - Draft due w/ copies TMRW for WRG
* Bring a different piece to workshop if you would like!
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - WED
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Here we go. Let's work hard these next few weeks. We are own best resources. Take advantage of the time to work together, to think critically, and to always be improving. Be the process!
Sophomores
1. Prompt- Watch Clip and then respond.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD8tjhVO1Tc
* What is your experience with stereotypes?
* Discussion - Take notes
3. Short Story - The Lottery - Annotate
* Questions due upon completion
Seniors
1. Prompt -"The Type" - Sarah Kay
*** What can you steal!
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYAiYMlOCI4
2. 30/30 - Do it! Get started with Haiku!
3. Sonnets - Draft due w/ copies TMRW for WRG
* Bring a different piece to workshop if you would like!
EC
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - WED
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
* Saturday Night - Poetry/Music Event - Donation Based - Info to follow
* Featuring Asante, Greg, Nick, Chrissy, and many others!
Monday, April 3, 2017
Sophomores - Intro Unit / Seniors - Slam Season Starts
Hello Writers!
We begin our new units today. Please
Sophomores
1. Prompts - Listen for Choices
2. TED Talk - Clint Smith - "The Danger of Silence"
3. Themes/Stereotypes - Discussion
3. Short Story - The Lottery
* Questions due upon completion
Seniors
1. Prompts
2. 30/30
3. Sonnets - Draft due Wednesday for WRG
4. Poems you may find helpful
5. Slam Trams
EC
* SD Slam - TONIGHT
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - WED
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
We begin our new units today. Please
Sophomores
1. Prompts - Listen for Choices
2. TED Talk - Clint Smith - "The Danger of Silence"
3. Themes/Stereotypes - Discussion
3. Short Story - The Lottery
* Questions due upon completion
Seniors
1. Prompts
2. 30/30
3. Sonnets - Draft due Wednesday for WRG
4. Poems you may find helpful
5. Slam Trams
EC
* SD Slam - TONIGHT
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club - WED
* Black Expression - FRIDAY
Friday, March 24, 2017
Authors Chair/Cipher
Hello Creative People!
Happy Spring Break Everyone! Let's celebrate our amazing writing. Share, participate, and support one another. Rest up and be ready to work and play when we return. Be safe.
Sophomores/Seniors
1. Prompts
2. Nick Crook Review
3. Authors Chair/Cipher
4. Seniors - Slam Teams!
EC
* LE Tuesdays - 3/28 is Ladies Night - Hosted by Anita D
Prompts:
1. Twelve Things you should know before I go....
2. It has always been my belief...
3. It is unfair to write this but....
4. She/He loved how it bothered people...
5. People accuse ______ of taking himself too seriously. I think....
Happy Spring Break Everyone! Let's celebrate our amazing writing. Share, participate, and support one another. Rest up and be ready to work and play when we return. Be safe.
Sophomores/Seniors
1. Prompts
2. Nick Crook Review
3. Authors Chair/Cipher
4. Seniors - Slam Teams!
EC
* LE Tuesdays - 3/28 is Ladies Night - Hosted by Anita D
Prompts:
1. Twelve Things you should know before I go....
2. It has always been my belief...
3. It is unfair to write this but....
4. She/He loved how it bothered people...
5. People accuse ______ of taking himself too seriously. I think....
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Guest Visitor - Nick Crook
Hello Creative People!
Today we welcome Nick Crook. Nick is an amazing musician and songwriter. He approaches his writing in a unique and creative way. Please interact, ask questions, sing along, take notes, and have fun. Here we go!
Sophomores
1. Writing/Revising Time
2. Nick Crook Visit
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Final Draft due on FRIDAY
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
Seniors
1. Nick Crook Visit
2. Song Writing - Nick Inspired (Song lyrics)
HW -
* Slam Team Submissions on Friday
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
Today we welcome Nick Crook. Nick is an amazing musician and songwriter. He approaches his writing in a unique and creative way. Please interact, ask questions, sing along, take notes, and have fun. Here we go!
Sophomores
1. Writing/Revising Time
2. Nick Crook Visit
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Final Draft due on FRIDAY
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
Seniors
1. Nick Crook Visit
2. Song Writing - Nick Inspired (Song lyrics)
HW -
* Slam Team Submissions on Friday
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Writing Response Groups
Let's work hard this week - let's have fun and be creative. You guys
shared amazing work at our last Author's Chair - let's do the same this
week. Play and enjoy the process
Sophomores
1. WRG - "Honest Poems" - You must have your copies, participate fully, and use your time well.
* Follow Format and Protocol.
2. LTAB Note Check
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Final Draft due on FRIDAY
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
Seniors
1. WRG - Viet Piece/#'s piece -
* You must have your copies, participate fully, and use your time well.
HW -
* Slam Team Submissions on Friday
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
Sophomores
1. WRG - "Honest Poems" - You must have your copies, participate fully, and use your time well.
* Follow Format and Protocol.
2. LTAB Note Check
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Final Draft due on FRIDAY
* Authors Chair/Cipher on Friday
Seniors
1. WRG - Viet Piece/#'s piece -
* You must have your copies, participate fully, and use your time well.
HW -
* Slam Team Submissions on Friday
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
LTAB / Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Let's work hard this week - let's have fun and be creative. You guys shared amazing work at our last Author's Chair - let's do the same this week. Play and enjoy the process
Sophomores
1. Finish LTAB - Continue to Track A Poet and take notes! Be ready to discuss.
2. "Honest Poem" - Mentor Text Rudy Francisco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa4WTZ_58M
* Write your own Honest poem.
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Draft due w/copies for WRG on Weds.
* DUE FRIDAY - Final Draft of "Honest Poem"
Seniors
1. Finish LTAB -
2. Viet Inspired piece - w/copies for WRG on Wednesday
3. Numbers Piece
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
HW -
* WRG on Weds - Bring a piece to workshop w/copies (Either Viet piece or Numbers piece)
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
Let's work hard this week - let's have fun and be creative. You guys shared amazing work at our last Author's Chair - let's do the same this week. Play and enjoy the process
Sophomores
1. Finish LTAB - Continue to Track A Poet and take notes! Be ready to discuss.
2. "Honest Poem" - Mentor Text Rudy Francisco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDa4WTZ_58M
* Write your own Honest poem.
HW -
* "Honest Poem" - Draft due w/copies for WRG on Weds.
* DUE FRIDAY - Final Draft of "Honest Poem"
Seniors
1. Finish LTAB -
2. Viet Inspired piece - w/copies for WRG on Wednesday
3. Numbers Piece
* Patrick Roche - "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
* Super B - "Ex-Girlfriend" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EgErIGq6qE
HW -
* WRG on Weds - Bring a piece to workshop w/copies (Either Viet piece or Numbers piece)
* DUE FRIDAY - 1) Guest Reflection #2 2) Viet Inspired Piece (Final) 3) #'s piece (Final)
EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club Wed
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