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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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...

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....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.........