Sophomores - Pathos/Logos - Seniors - Script WRG

Hello Writers!

Use your class effectively this week.  You will have time to complete work in class.

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?  (Zach)
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life? (Jobs)
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate? (All articles and texts and clips)
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better? (I Am)
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question. (Hamlet)
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression? (Ray)
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)
8. Nobody has the right to take away the option for "death with dignity" from someone who is terminally ill. (Brittany)

Sophomores
1. Work Check - Hamlet Charts and Reflections
* Examples and discussion
2. Pathos and Logos Worksheets - complete in class.
HW -Complete Pathos/Logos Handouts- Work Check
 
Seniors
1. Scripts DUE!  Writing Response Groups.
* Please follow protocol.  Read each script from beginning to end.  Make comments and suggestions throughout to assist with editing and revision process.  You will continue this process on Wednesday.

HW:
1. Chrissy Inspired piece/Reflection - Due Thursday. Or Ray Piece/Reflection.
2. Final Scripts DUE Monday w/ Highlighted Revisions. 
* We will start presentations Monday.  Be ready to go. You will get a Rubric.

EC
* LE Tonight!
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* SD Slam - Monday 3/13
* Pie Day 3/14 - Bring a pie!

Soph - Hamlet Reflection / Seniors - Scripts

Hello Writers!

Happy Friday!  Let's share our progress and our writing!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)

Sophomores
1. Hamlet - Chart and Reflect?  Share responses.
2. Logos - Packet
HW -Hamlet Chart/Reflection and Logos Handout - Work Check
 
Seniors
1. Prompts
2. Poems
3. Scripts

HW:
1. Chrissy Inspired piece/Reflection - Due Thursday. Or Ray Piece/Reflection.
2. Scripts DUE TMRW - WRG.  Must be here to get credit.
* Final Scripts w/ Highlighted Revisions due Monday.  
* We will start presentations Monday.  Be ready to go. You will get a Rubric.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* SD Slam - Monday 3/13
* Pie Day 3/14 - Bring a pie!

Sophomores - Finish Hamlet / Seniors - Authors Chair

Hello Students!

Happy Friday!  Let's share our progress and our writing!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)

Sophomores
1. Hamlet - Finish Annotating, Charting, Discuss, Reflect
2. Video Clips to help you with main issue and claim! Take notes!
2.  TBD
 
Seniors
1. Prompts
2. Cipher/Authors Chair - Share and get FULL participation credit
* Poem/Poet, Script Scene(s), Original Work

HW:
1. Chrissy Inspired piece - due date TBD
2.  Write a multiple paragraph, one page minimum reflection on Chrissy's visit.  You will include this in your Semester Portfolio.  You will need at least FIVE reflections.  Start with Chrissy!
3. Scripts due Tuesday 2/28
* Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* SD Slam - Monday 3/13
* Pie Day 3/14 - Bring a pie!

Sophomores - Hamlet Soliloquy / Seniors - Guest Visit Chrissy Croft

Hello Students!

Bring your best everyday

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)

Sophomores
1. Hamlet - Annotate, Chart, Discuss, Reflect
2.  TBD
 
Seniors
1.Guest Visit - Chrissy Croft
* Please take notes, interact, participate, write!
* Please bring a multiple paragraph, one page minimum reflection on Chrissy's visit.  You will include this in your Semester Portfolio.  You will need at least FIVE reflections.  Start with Chrissy!

HW - Scripts due Tuesday 2/28
* Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
* SD Slam - Monday 3/13
* Pie Day 3/14 - Bring a pie!

Soph - Ethos, Pathos, Logos / Seniors - Scripts

Hello Students!

Bring your best everyday


Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)

Sophomores
1.Ethos, Pathos, Logos - Handout - Take Notes
2.  Horton - View new text - you will chart this. So watch closely and think critically about the content.  It may be a cartoon but it is full of complexities and ties into all the other texts as well. 
 
Seniors
1.Prompts
2. Writing Time - Script check  - 18 pages.
* WRG optional or continue to write/edit on your script

HW - Scripts due Tuesday 2/28
* Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Sophomores - Horton / Seniors - Writing Time

Hello Students!

Work Hard. Play Hard. As we wrap up our third week together - are you satisfied with your effort, improvement, and participation? The only authentic answer can come from you.

Our classroom is merely a vehicle to improve as a critical thinker and a participatory member of a community.  Do your part.

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?
7. Is it important to have faith in something greater than yourself or our world? Does this make life easier for some?  More difficult? (Horton)

Sophomores
1.View new text - you will chart this. So watch closely and think critically about the content.  It may be a cartoon but it is full of complexities and ties into all the other texts as well.  Enjoy

Seniors
1.Prompts
2. Writing Time - Script check TMRW - 18 pages.
* Optional WRG.  Collobarate and plan accordingly.

HW - Scripts due Tuesday 2/28
* Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Soph - Charting Assessment / Seniors - Guest Visit Jaleesa Johnson

Hello Students!

Work Hard. Play Hard. As we wrap up our third week together - are you satisfied with your effort, improvement, and participation? The only authentic answer can come from you. 

Our classroom is merely a vehicle to improve as a critical thinker and a participatory member of a community.  Do your part. 

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?

Sophomores
1.Charting Assessment - Read, Annotate, Chart, Reflect
* This is a test grade.  You may use your notes.
2. Charting Notes - Work Check - Zach, Steve, Ray, I Am

Seniors
1. Guest Visit with comedian and writer- Jaleesa Johnson
2. Take notes - have fun!

HW - Next Scipt Check - Wednesday 2/22 - 18 pages
Scripts due 2/27, Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Black Xpression on Fridays
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Soph - Prep for Charting Text Test / Seniors - WRG Scripts

Hello Students!

We are already into the third week of the Semester.  You should be doing your work and continuing positive habits when it comes to your school work, attendance, and behavior.  Make the most of your time.  Have your voice heard.  What you connect with matters!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?

Sophomores
1.Prep for tomorrow - Work Check and Test
* Are ALL of your notes in proper format, nice and neat, with titles IN YOUR NOTEBOOK?
* Finish charting "I Am" Posters
* Write your reflection.  Did you include ALL six parts?

HW - Work Check - charted text for Zach, Steve, Ray, I AM
Thursday - Test. 
Can you annotate, chart, and reflect for a piece of text you HAVE NOT seen yet?

Seniors
1. Writing Response Groups - TWO copies of 12 page script with purposeful highlights and questions
*  Typed and formatted properly using Celtx/Adobe
*  Read scripts, offer advice, be honest
2. Tomorrow - Guest Visit - Jaleesa

HW - Next Scipt Check - Wednesday 2/22 - 18 pages
Scripts due 2/27, Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Black Xpression on Fridays
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Soph - Poster Charting "I Am" - Seniors - Scripts

Hello Students!

We are already into the third week of the Semester.  You should be doing your work and continuing positive habits when it comes to your school work, attendance, and behavior.  Make the most of your time.  Have your voice heard.  What you connect with matters!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?

Sophomores
1. Poster Charting - "I Am"
Students will work in small groups to note key claims made in the film w/specific quotes, critical thinking and personal connections.  Students will be able to use these notes for Thursday Assessment.

HW - Charted text for Zach, Steve, I Am, Ray
Thursday - Test. Can you annotate, chart, and reflect for a piece of text you HAVE NOT seen yet?

Seniors
1. Monday/Tuesday - Script Writing/Revising/Formatting
2. Wednesday - Writing Response Groups - TWO copies of script with purposeful highlights
3. Thursday - Guest Visit - Jaleesa
* Work Check Weds- 12 pages of script.  Typed and formatted properly using Celtx/Adobe

HW - Scripts due 2/27, Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* LE TONIGHT - Valentines Day!  You should go!
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Soph - I Am / Seniors - Script Writing

Hello Students!

We are already into the third week of the Semester.  You should be doing your work and continuing positive habits when it comes to your school work, attendance, and behavior.  Make the most of your time.  Have your voice heard.  What you connect with matters!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument Continued
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unlucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.
6. How do you turn your hurt/fear into art/creative expression?

Sophomores
1. Finish  Film - "I Am' - Please take notes.  Chart the text in your NOTEBOOK.

HW - Charted text for Zach, Steve, I Am, Ray
Thursday - Test. Can you chart a piece of text you HAVE NOT seen yet?

Seniors
1. Monday/Tuesday - Script Writing/Revising/Formatting
2. Wednesday - Writing Response Groups - TWO copies of script with purposeful highlights
3. Thursday - Guest Visit - Jaleesa
* Work Check - 12 pages of script.  Typed and formatted properly on Weds  2/15

HW - Scripts due 2/27, Final Scripts due 3/6.  We will start presentations on 3/6.

EC
* SD Slam is TONIGHT!  You should go!  It will be insane!
* LE Tuesdays - TMRW is Valentines Day Themed.  You should go!
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Guest Visit - Raymundo

Hello Writers!  

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.

Sophomore - Work that needs to be done.  Work Check Next Week.
1. Film - "I Am' - This is your THIRD piece of text.  Please take notes. 
Use the Questions on the chart to help you.  You WILL be charting this next week.
2.  Chart Additional Texts we will explore this week:
* Hamlet Soliloquy (Text Info, and Texts big issue/question)
* Ray Meija (Thursday Guest)
* Roger Ebert: The Essential Man - Read, Annotate, Chart

Seniors
* Scripts - Pages 1-6 - Characters, Setting.  Minimum THREE pages for TOMORROW
* Use scripts, episodes, screenplays to assist.
Be sure to try to use Slugline, Dialogue, Action, Parentheticals, Voice Over, etc..
* WRG on Wednesday.  You must be here with your work done correctly to get full credit.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Sophomores - Text Exposure / Seniors - Writing Time!

Hello Writers!  

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do help make it better?
5. To be (to live) or not to be (to not live) - that is the question.

Sophomore - Work that needs to be done.  Work Check Next Week.
1. Film - "I Am' - This is your THIRD piece of text.  Please take notes. 
Use the Questions on the chart to help you.  You WILL be charting this next week.
2.  Chart Additional Texts we will explore this week:
* Hamlet Soliloquy (Text Info, and Texts big issue/question)
* Ray Meija (Thursday Guest)
* Roger Ebert: The Essential Man - Read, Annotate, Chart

Seniors
* Scripts - Pages 1-6 - Characters, Setting.  Minimum THREE pages for TOMORROW
* Use scripts, episodes, screenplays to assist. 
Be sure to try to use Slugline, Dialogue, Action, Parentheticals, Voice Over, etc..
* WRG on Wednesday.  You must be here with your work done correctly to get full credit.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesday

Sophomores - Charting Texts / Seniors - Scripts!

Hello Writers!  

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate?
4. What is wrong with the world and what can I do t 

Soph
1. Film - "I Am' - This is your THIRD piece of text.  Please take notes.  Use the Questions on the chart to help you.  You WILL be charting this next week.
2. Continue to Read/Annotate Article - "You've Got to Find What you Love" - Steve Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
*** Chart Text

Seniors
* Scripts
* Ideas - Try this!
HW - Writing!  3 pages due Weds. 6 Pages due Friday.  WRG on Weds

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Gil Sotu - Hip Hop Opera THIS Friday/Saturday.  Ask for info.
* Submit ANYWHERE and get published.  Starts with purenowheremagazine@gmail.com

Soph - I Am / Seniors - Pilot Episode Tracking Test

Hello Writers!   

What an awesome week and a great start to the Semester!  Please be respectful today.

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate? 

Soph
1. Film - "I Am' - This is your THIRD piece of text.  Please take notes.  Use the Questions on the chart to help you.  You WILL be charting this next week.
2. Continue to Read/Annotate Article - "You've Got to Find What you Love" - Steve Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
*** Chart and Notes due Monday

Seniors
* Pilot Tracking TEST! Open Note!
* We begin plotting next week!  Get ideas together! Get groups together!

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Gil Sotu - Hip Hop Opera THIS Friday/Saturday.  Ask for info.
* Submit ANYWHERE and get published.  Starts with purenowheremagazine@gmail.com

Semester 2 - Day 4. Soph - Steve Jobs Article / Seniors - Scripts!

Hello Writers!   

What an awesome week and a great start to the Semester!  There is a lot to process and work with.  Ask questions, be prepared, and be active!

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?
3. Happy Accidents.  What has happened to you that at first seemed "bad/unucky" but in hindsight turned out to be rather fortunate? 

1. Continue to Read/Annotate Article - "You've Got to Find What you Love" - Steve Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
*** Take notes/annotate and write a reflection.  Have YOUR voice and insight be present!
*** Complete Chart 
 2. Class Discussion - Ideas and Themes - so far.
3. "I Am" - Preview

Seniors - Screenwriting! Writing a TV Pilot!
* Prompt - Write a scene. Use your packet.
* Review Tracking and Episodes. Discussion. Watch clips?
* Nemo!  Let's read a script and see how it feels and looks!  Enjoy this!  Have fun.
* Write - Play! Start thinkging Characters and Setting.

HW -TEST Tmrw -  Surprise Pilot - you will need to track a show.  Be ready.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Gil Sotu - Hip Hop Opera THIS Friday/Saturday.  Ask for info.
* Submit ANYWHERE and get published.  Starts with purenowheremagazine@gmail.com

Sophomores - Expository/Argument, Seniors - Screenplay Tracking

Hello Writers!

Stay focused - do your work each day.  There is a lot of information coming at you right now - use all the resources and complete your notes and annotations.  

Sophomores - Expository/Argument and Debate Unit
Pivotal Underlying Questions:
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say goodbye?
2. How do you find out what you love? How do you know it's what you should do with your life?

1. Read/Annotate Article - "You've Got to Find What you Love" - Steve Jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
*** Take notes/annotate and write a reflection.  Have YOUR voice and insight be present!
*** Complete Chart 
 2. Class Discussion - Ideas and Themes - so far.

Seniors - Screenwriting! Writing a TV Pilot!
* Finish Tracking "The Wonder Years" - Specific focus on time shifts in a 22 minute/page sitcom. 
* More Tracking - If time let's check out another show?

HW -Track YOUR episode - due on TMRW
* Work check - Track the episode exactly as we tracked "The Wonder Years"
* TEST on Friday.  SurprisePilot - you will need to track a show.  Be ready.

EC
* LE Tuesdays
* Submit ANYWHERE and get published.  Starts with purenowheremagazine@gmail.com