Hello Seniors!
I hope this note finds you well. We will continue to improve our Personal Statements this week. Take advantage of the opportunities and resources you are being given. Remember to edit, revise, and rewrite to make sure that your final productions are the very best they can be. As a writer and editor - YOU are in the drivers seat - take control - and get your reader to the proper and intended destination! Write On!
As always - advocate for yourself.
Tutoring and Office Hours will be both Monday and Tuesday after school. You are able to use the class computers and printer. If you need to make an appointment for another time - please let me know.
Extra Credit - Poetry Club at Lunch on Wednesday
Homework - You are contuining to write and edit any and all of your writing. This includes this weeks assignments as well as revising any previous pieces for a higher grade or for eventual Portfolio submission. There is ALWAYS something to be writing...bring some of your best and personal work to Author's Chair. Give yourself permission to participate!
Monday
* Return WI #4,5 - examples of exemplary student work
* Independent Writing Time - Personal Statements and Inspirational Texts
* You can use the classroom computers
HW - PS due Tues - Typed two-pages, 12 pt font, double spaced. Be prepared with questions and concerns to workshop
Tuesday/Wednesday
* Personal Stamement Workshop w/Gear Up
* Mr. Martinez will join us again with helpful information, tips, advice, and examples
* Take notes! Be attentive! Share! Ask questions!
* Be ready to workshop your piece! This will count as a WRG grade.
Thursday
* In Class Writing Activity - TBD
Friday - Participation Day
* Inspirational Text - Fabulous Four random selection to share your choice of text and your critical analysis and writing with personal insight and connection, explanation of purpose, style, and reflection. Make sure your copy is well done, error free, and pretty. No go = ZERO.
* WW Cypher
* Author's Chair
Continue to push your boundaries and expectations this week. Remember that your writing will make it's way into your Semester Portfolio (worth 10% of your entire grade). You will have some mandatory selections - however you will have plenty of free choice as well. Knowing this...make sure your daily efforts will allow you to have the most genuine and authentic writings possible.
Attend class! Be productive! Write On!
Samakosky
Turner
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Week #7 - Personal Statements!
Hello Seniors!
This week we will delve heavily into constructing our Personal Statements.
Grades for the first six weeks are now closed - you will be receiving your progress reports within the next few days. Please remember that you can revise any of your work for a higher grade.
Your sincere efforts to be present, write to improve, and participate regularly will always be valued and will be awarded a such. Please continue to seek your own voice and purpose with our writing tasks, opportunities to draft/edit/revise, and response group feedback.
See previous posts for ongoing extra credit opportunities. Please note that these will only be assessed for your overall Semester grade.
Poetry Club - Wednesday at lunch.
INSPIRATIONAL TEXT HUNT - You will find an inspirational mentor text.
This will be something positive that EVERY student can benefit from seeing. Students will be selected randomly on Fridays - so you must be ready - you have the entire week to decide. If you are not ready you will receive a ZERO. Feel free to volunteer - but you must ask by Wednesday.
This can be a video clip - similar to the "Ball Pit Video" I showed. It can be an inspiring poem/song. You can share an inspirational on-line article, newspaper/magazine article, kids book, illustration, a selection of text from a book, a TED Talk...whatever you think will strengthen our community and inspire us!
Examples:
Link to TED Talks - http://www.ted.com/
http://www.thelawofattraction.com/22-extraordinary-pictures-to-restore-your-faith-in-humanity/
http://www.writermag.com/2013/09/23/writing-hard/
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/06/21/18-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-was-18/
You must have a typed introduction of the piece, offering an explanation. You must include your reason for wanting us to be exposed to this piece. Explain what can we learn from both the content and the stylistic approach. The more academic the better. This must be at least one page and must consist of multiple paragraphs. Please proofread and make sure it contains no errors to receive full credit.
Monday
* In Class Writing Activity - Explore a fun task that will get your creativity going and your writing flowing!
Tuesday/Wednesday
* Personal Statement WORKSHOP with Gear Up!
* You DO NOT want to miss these two days!
* Writer's NB check - are you writing? Please place a post it on ONE selection that you would like read that you believe showcases your efforts and your writing.
Thursday
* Personal Statment draft day!
* You will be writing independently in class - be sure to bring all resources/brainstorms/etc...that will help you to construct your writing.
Friday
* AUTHOR'S CHAIR
* WW Cypher
* Inspirational Texts- FOUR students will be asked to share their inspirational text - see above
HOMEWORK - What is due this week?
* You will get credit for attending the PS workshop - if you are not present how can you participate?
* Inspirational Text - Be accountable and ready!
* PS draft check on Thursday/Friday. You must show evidence of a draft.
* Tues/Weds - NB Check
Tutoring is available after school on Tuesday. If you want any assistance at all or want to raise your grade - please make sure to advocate for yourself.
Write On!
Samakosky
This week we will delve heavily into constructing our Personal Statements.
Grades for the first six weeks are now closed - you will be receiving your progress reports within the next few days. Please remember that you can revise any of your work for a higher grade.
Your sincere efforts to be present, write to improve, and participate regularly will always be valued and will be awarded a such. Please continue to seek your own voice and purpose with our writing tasks, opportunities to draft/edit/revise, and response group feedback.
See previous posts for ongoing extra credit opportunities. Please note that these will only be assessed for your overall Semester grade.
Poetry Club - Wednesday at lunch.
INSPIRATIONAL TEXT HUNT - You will find an inspirational mentor text.
This will be something positive that EVERY student can benefit from seeing. Students will be selected randomly on Fridays - so you must be ready - you have the entire week to decide. If you are not ready you will receive a ZERO. Feel free to volunteer - but you must ask by Wednesday.
This can be a video clip - similar to the "Ball Pit Video" I showed. It can be an inspiring poem/song. You can share an inspirational on-line article, newspaper/magazine article, kids book, illustration, a selection of text from a book, a TED Talk...whatever you think will strengthen our community and inspire us!
Examples:
Link to TED Talks - http://www.ted.com/
http://www.thelawofattraction.com/22-extraordinary-pictures-to-restore-your-faith-in-humanity/
http://www.writermag.com/2013/09/23/writing-hard/
http://www.marcandangel.com/2010/06/21/18-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-was-18/
You must have a typed introduction of the piece, offering an explanation. You must include your reason for wanting us to be exposed to this piece. Explain what can we learn from both the content and the stylistic approach. The more academic the better. This must be at least one page and must consist of multiple paragraphs. Please proofread and make sure it contains no errors to receive full credit.
Monday
* In Class Writing Activity - Explore a fun task that will get your creativity going and your writing flowing!
Tuesday/Wednesday
* Personal Statement WORKSHOP with Gear Up!
* You DO NOT want to miss these two days!
* Writer's NB check - are you writing? Please place a post it on ONE selection that you would like read that you believe showcases your efforts and your writing.
Thursday
* Personal Statment draft day!
* You will be writing independently in class - be sure to bring all resources/brainstorms/etc...that will help you to construct your writing.
Friday
* AUTHOR'S CHAIR
* WW Cypher
* Inspirational Texts- FOUR students will be asked to share their inspirational text - see above
HOMEWORK - What is due this week?
* You will get credit for attending the PS workshop - if you are not present how can you participate?
* Inspirational Text - Be accountable and ready!
* PS draft check on Thursday/Friday. You must show evidence of a draft.
* Tues/Weds - NB Check
Tutoring is available after school on Tuesday. If you want any assistance at all or want to raise your grade - please make sure to advocate for yourself.
Write On!
Samakosky
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Week #6 - Pointer Statue, Writing WI #4 and #5, WRG, Silent Gallery Walk, and Author's Chair
Hello Writers!
Welcome to our sixth week together. Grades will close this Friday. Advocate for yourself, do what is asked of you, and exceed expectations. Put forth sincere creative and independent effort into all of your writing this week. Make sure that your assessment reflects you authentically.
Extra Credit:
Poetry Club - Weds @ lunch
Printing Paper
Tissues/Hand Sanitizer
* Submit both WI #4 and WI #5 (Specify which one you want officially graded)
*** Your HOMEWORK this week is to edit, revise, and write every night until you believe your writing is your very best...draft draft draft!
Monday
* We need a change of environment and perspective....so meet at the Pointer Statue in the Quad. On an index card (or a post it) write: Once A Pointer, Always A Pointer. Do not be late or you will be marked Tardy. Those with index cards/post its will receive additional participation points for the six week grading period. Have your Writer's NB with you - as well as your favorite writing instrument.
* Writing Activity - Various prompts to select from all having to do with your tenure at PLHS
Tuesday - Classroom computers and printing will be available from 2:15 until 3:30.
* Writing Day
* Work diligently on WI #4 and/or #5 - get specific assistance on issues you may be encountering...come with specific questions and/or concerns.
* Work on your REFLECTION...see Thursday.
Wednesday
* WRG - Bring your 5 copies and any questions/concerns for your last WRG before your piece is due tomorrow. Follow WRG protocol and assist one another authentically.
* Please note that if you show up WITHOUT your draft(s) - you WILL NOT be working with your WRG and you will receive a ZERO for the day. No excuses.
Thursday - DUE DATE - NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
* WI #4 and/or #5 is due. You must have a self assessed rubric stapled to the BACK of your piece.
* You will also include TWO TYPED paragraphs explaining why you are most happy with your writing. What stylistic choices did you make and what did you purposefully do that you want the reader to be aware of? What are you proud of? If given more time...are there changes you would still make? Are there still aspects you are still unsure about? Explore ANY and ALL of these questions.
* Silent Gallery Walk - A Fun and Active Brainstorming Strategy
* Begin to discuss ELEMENTS of PERSONAL STATEMENTS (WI#6)
Friday
* Author's Chair - participation activity
* Share - WI #4, #5, Prompts, Whatever!
Have a good week! Be the best writer you can be! I believe in you!
Write On!
Samakosky
Welcome to our sixth week together. Grades will close this Friday. Advocate for yourself, do what is asked of you, and exceed expectations. Put forth sincere creative and independent effort into all of your writing this week. Make sure that your assessment reflects you authentically.
Extra Credit:
Poetry Club - Weds @ lunch
Printing Paper
Tissues/Hand Sanitizer
* Submit both WI #4 and WI #5 (Specify which one you want officially graded)
*** Your HOMEWORK this week is to edit, revise, and write every night until you believe your writing is your very best...draft draft draft!
Monday
* We need a change of environment and perspective....so meet at the Pointer Statue in the Quad. On an index card (or a post it) write: Once A Pointer, Always A Pointer. Do not be late or you will be marked Tardy. Those with index cards/post its will receive additional participation points for the six week grading period. Have your Writer's NB with you - as well as your favorite writing instrument.
* Writing Activity - Various prompts to select from all having to do with your tenure at PLHS
Tuesday - Classroom computers and printing will be available from 2:15 until 3:30.
* Writing Day
* Work diligently on WI #4 and/or #5 - get specific assistance on issues you may be encountering...come with specific questions and/or concerns.
* Work on your REFLECTION...see Thursday.
Wednesday
* WRG - Bring your 5 copies and any questions/concerns for your last WRG before your piece is due tomorrow. Follow WRG protocol and assist one another authentically.
* Please note that if you show up WITHOUT your draft(s) - you WILL NOT be working with your WRG and you will receive a ZERO for the day. No excuses.
Thursday - DUE DATE - NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
* WI #4 and/or #5 is due. You must have a self assessed rubric stapled to the BACK of your piece.
* You will also include TWO TYPED paragraphs explaining why you are most happy with your writing. What stylistic choices did you make and what did you purposefully do that you want the reader to be aware of? What are you proud of? If given more time...are there changes you would still make? Are there still aspects you are still unsure about? Explore ANY and ALL of these questions.
* Silent Gallery Walk - A Fun and Active Brainstorming Strategy
* Begin to discuss ELEMENTS of PERSONAL STATEMENTS (WI#6)
Friday
* Author's Chair - participation activity
* Share - WI #4, #5, Prompts, Whatever!
Have a good week! Be the best writer you can be! I believe in you!
Write On!
Samakosky
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Week #5 - Writing Territories, WI #5, WRG's, Editing and Revising
Hello Writers!
I hope this update finds you well, rested, and motivated. I am very proud of us for transforming our classroom into an authentic and safe environment that rewards sincere efforts to improving our writing always. Find your voice and use all of your opportunities to improve your own goals as the author of your own life story.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch
Bring paper for printing and print (at the appropriate time) whenever you want
Tissues/Hand Sanitizer - Let's stay healthy!
Open House is this Thursday 10/3.
Here is the tentative schedule for the week. Your Homework is a continuation to write, edit, revise WI#4 and WI#5....as well as any other pieces your are looking to publish in your end of semester portfolio. Always be prepared to bring your writing to workshop with your WRG.
Monday
* Mentor Text Check - Did you bring your own piece of mentor text? Annotated? W/a paragraph or two explaining what we can learn stylistically as writers?
* Writing Territories Activity
* Mentor Text #5 - Read/Annotate/Discuss
Tuesday - *** You can type, write, print, etc...after school until 3 p.m. ***
* I Am - Brainstorming Activity
* Begin WI #5 - "I Am...."
* Writing Time
Wednesday
* WRG - WI #5 draft is due - MUST be typed. Bring copies.
* You must follow protocols - have your P,Q,W handouts with you
* You will receive a new handout that will allow you to track your progress more genuinely
Thursday
* RRG - Reading Response Group
* You will meet with your WRG to read and discuss your Mentor Text selections. More information will be given in class. You will need your Mentor Text selection with you.
Friday
* Author's Chair - this counts toward your overall class participation
Have a good week. Your assessment (either WI #4 or WI#5) is due on Thursday 10/10. No Late Work will be accepted. Make sure to talk with myself or Mr. Turner if you have any questions or concerns. Grades for this six week grading period close on Friday 10/11.
Write On!
Samakosky
I hope this update finds you well, rested, and motivated. I am very proud of us for transforming our classroom into an authentic and safe environment that rewards sincere efforts to improving our writing always. Find your voice and use all of your opportunities to improve your own goals as the author of your own life story.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch
Bring paper for printing and print (at the appropriate time) whenever you want
Tissues/Hand Sanitizer - Let's stay healthy!
Open House is this Thursday 10/3.
Here is the tentative schedule for the week. Your Homework is a continuation to write, edit, revise WI#4 and WI#5....as well as any other pieces your are looking to publish in your end of semester portfolio. Always be prepared to bring your writing to workshop with your WRG.
Monday
* Mentor Text Check - Did you bring your own piece of mentor text? Annotated? W/a paragraph or two explaining what we can learn stylistically as writers?
* Writing Territories Activity
* Mentor Text #5 - Read/Annotate/Discuss
Tuesday - *** You can type, write, print, etc...after school until 3 p.m. ***
* I Am - Brainstorming Activity
* Begin WI #5 - "I Am...."
* Writing Time
Wednesday
* WRG - WI #5 draft is due - MUST be typed. Bring copies.
* You must follow protocols - have your P,Q,W handouts with you
* You will receive a new handout that will allow you to track your progress more genuinely
Thursday
* RRG - Reading Response Group
* You will meet with your WRG to read and discuss your Mentor Text selections. More information will be given in class. You will need your Mentor Text selection with you.
Friday
* Author's Chair - this counts toward your overall class participation
Have a good week. Your assessment (either WI #4 or WI#5) is due on Thursday 10/10. No Late Work will be accepted. Make sure to talk with myself or Mr. Turner if you have any questions or concerns. Grades for this six week grading period close on Friday 10/11.
Write On!
Samakosky
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Week #4 - WI#4 - Soul Food, WRG's, and Glassless Minds
Hello Seniors,
This week we will work on our Writing Invite #4 - telling our own unique stories of sprituality and connection. Try out different ideas, styles, and paragraph purposes. Make sure to indicate how you are using these tools by highlighting techniques you are using. Be creative, personalize your writing process, get the assistance you need, and write! You must be showing proof that you are using your Mentor Text.
We will visit a variety of other writing prompts that will allow you to express yourself as well. Take risks, share, and learn from one another.
Thank you to all of you who attended the Rudy Francisco assembly. I hope it inspires you to take your writing seriously and makes you want to let your voice be heard. What you say (write) matters.
You will be assigned a classroom computer this week. We will also be signing up for Remind101. Please keep in mind that we will be visiting the library very soon to check out independent reading selections - it is crucial that you find authors that you enjoy reading. This will only make you a better writer.
Please see the previous posts for extra credit opportunities.
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch.
Glassless Minds Assembly THIS FRIDAY - 6th/7th period.
*** You MUST have a signed permission slip in order to attend. You can get this from me on TUESDAY. It MUST be given to me no later than WEDNESDAY afternoon at 2:30 to guarantee yourself a spot.
*** There is a HUGE demand. Do not lag. See the bottom of this post for links to some of the poets from Glassless to familiar yourself.
Monday
* Writing Activity - Your Life In One Page
* WI #4 - Definitions/Explanations - Begin tackling WI#4 (Have your MT with you!)
* Author's Chair cont...
Tuesday
* Writing Prompts
* WI #4 - write/revise - rough draft/typed due Weds
Weds
* WRG - WI #4 - Have 5 copies available for your peers. Make sure to follow all protocols.
* Failure to bring your work and/or participate properly will result in a ZERO for the day
Thurs
* Writing Activity - TBD
* Glassless Preview
Friday
* Author's Chair (additional participation points for sharing WI#4 specifically)
* Glassless Preview
Here is to a good week. I will be available after school on Monday and Wednesday if you need any assistance with your writing assignments. If you need to use a computer or print - this would be the best time to take advantage of our classroom resources.
You will also get back your WI #1,2,3 that you chose to submit. However, please note that if your piece WAS NOT publish worthy - you will not be receiving ANY credit...with the hopes that you put forth the required efforts being asked of you in our class for all future pieces. Please respect the high quality of our writing community - do your best always. This means taking the proper means to come to class, write, revise, edit, work with your WRG, and make your work presentable at the very least.
GLASSLESS LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XsJ_Wg57vQ
* Use the above link - view poets: Sherwin, Rolland, Hurd, Joe....
Write On.
Samakosky
Turner
This week we will work on our Writing Invite #4 - telling our own unique stories of sprituality and connection. Try out different ideas, styles, and paragraph purposes. Make sure to indicate how you are using these tools by highlighting techniques you are using. Be creative, personalize your writing process, get the assistance you need, and write! You must be showing proof that you are using your Mentor Text.
We will visit a variety of other writing prompts that will allow you to express yourself as well. Take risks, share, and learn from one another.
Thank you to all of you who attended the Rudy Francisco assembly. I hope it inspires you to take your writing seriously and makes you want to let your voice be heard. What you say (write) matters.
You will be assigned a classroom computer this week. We will also be signing up for Remind101. Please keep in mind that we will be visiting the library very soon to check out independent reading selections - it is crucial that you find authors that you enjoy reading. This will only make you a better writer.
Please see the previous posts for extra credit opportunities.
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch.
Glassless Minds Assembly THIS FRIDAY - 6th/7th period.
*** You MUST have a signed permission slip in order to attend. You can get this from me on TUESDAY. It MUST be given to me no later than WEDNESDAY afternoon at 2:30 to guarantee yourself a spot.
*** There is a HUGE demand. Do not lag. See the bottom of this post for links to some of the poets from Glassless to familiar yourself.
Monday
* Writing Activity - Your Life In One Page
* WI #4 - Definitions/Explanations - Begin tackling WI#4 (Have your MT with you!)
* Author's Chair cont...
Tuesday
* Writing Prompts
* WI #4 - write/revise - rough draft/typed due Weds
Weds
* WRG - WI #4 - Have 5 copies available for your peers. Make sure to follow all protocols.
* Failure to bring your work and/or participate properly will result in a ZERO for the day
Thurs
* Writing Activity - TBD
* Glassless Preview
Friday
* Author's Chair (additional participation points for sharing WI#4 specifically)
* Glassless Preview
Here is to a good week. I will be available after school on Monday and Wednesday if you need any assistance with your writing assignments. If you need to use a computer or print - this would be the best time to take advantage of our classroom resources.
You will also get back your WI #1,2,3 that you chose to submit. However, please note that if your piece WAS NOT publish worthy - you will not be receiving ANY credit...with the hopes that you put forth the required efforts being asked of you in our class for all future pieces. Please respect the high quality of our writing community - do your best always. This means taking the proper means to come to class, write, revise, edit, work with your WRG, and make your work presentable at the very least.
GLASSLESS LINKS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XsJ_Wg57vQ
* Use the above link - view poets: Sherwin, Rolland, Hurd, Joe....
Write On.
Samakosky
Turner
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Week #3 - Writing Your Publishable Piece!
Hello Seniors!
Here we are - week #3. You will get to submit a piece of your writing that you want officially graded. You have been getting credit for your work and participation thus far....but this assessment is your choice. Please take advantage of the time and opportunity to do your best work. Commit to being genuine!
Please see the previous posts for extra credit opportunities.
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch. Tryouts for opening spots for Rudy Francisco
Rudy Francisco Assembly THIS FRIDAY - 6th/7th period.
*** You MUST have a signed permission slip in order to attend. You can get this from me on TUESDAY. It MUST be given to me no later than WEDNESDAY afternoon at 2:30 to guarantee yourself a spot.
*** There is a HUGE demand. Do not lag. See the bottom of this post for links to some of Rudy's most well know spoken word pieces.
*** Rudy will have a limited amount of copies of his book for sale. They are $10. If time permits he may be available for a quick meet and greet. You might be able to get yours signed!
Our first Author's Chair was a HUGE success. Thank you to each class for bringing something truly unique to our writing community - and thanks to all who chose to participate! I look forward to this Friday when we will do it all again. However, we will talk a little bit about language choices that honor our environment and listeners - all which well help us to be better artists and writers.
The following is our tentative plan for the week. Please be sure to attend class and keep track of your writing and assignments.
Monday
* In Class Writing Activity - "Starting From Solitude"
You will complete this in your Notebook. Have fun and take risks!
Tuesday
* Guest - Mr. Martinez (Gear Up) will be coming to speak with us. He will present important information about your Senior year and any specific concerns you may have.
Wednesday
* Writing Response Groups - Bring in copies of a piece of writing that you are editing and revising. You are working on wither Writing Invite #1, #2, or #3. Please have specific questions and/or concerns ready to discuss/ Make sure to have at least FIVE copies with you...no excuses. Have the WRG handouts and protocols as well as the Nonfiction rubric.
* Remember WRG's are what YOU make of them. Come prepared and ready to help yourself and your classmates
Thursday
* Quick Write - Various prompts to choose from
* Rudy Francisco poems and discussion
* Writing/Revising Time - publishable piece due Friday.
Friday
* Publishable Piece due (NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED)
* Be sure to authentically assess (grade) your own work.
Your rubric must be attached to your writing.
* Partner assessment activity
* Author's Chair - participation points available
Write On! If you have any questions or concerns. Please be sure to talk with myself or Mr. Turner.
Samakosky
LINKS to Rudy Francisco poems:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpVURliPtB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1FOpilKmEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es6v2Xf-fVs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sci063kDc30
Here we are - week #3. You will get to submit a piece of your writing that you want officially graded. You have been getting credit for your work and participation thus far....but this assessment is your choice. Please take advantage of the time and opportunity to do your best work. Commit to being genuine!
Please see the previous posts for extra credit opportunities.
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch. Tryouts for opening spots for Rudy Francisco
Rudy Francisco Assembly THIS FRIDAY - 6th/7th period.
*** You MUST have a signed permission slip in order to attend. You can get this from me on TUESDAY. It MUST be given to me no later than WEDNESDAY afternoon at 2:30 to guarantee yourself a spot.
*** There is a HUGE demand. Do not lag. See the bottom of this post for links to some of Rudy's most well know spoken word pieces.
*** Rudy will have a limited amount of copies of his book for sale. They are $10. If time permits he may be available for a quick meet and greet. You might be able to get yours signed!
Our first Author's Chair was a HUGE success. Thank you to each class for bringing something truly unique to our writing community - and thanks to all who chose to participate! I look forward to this Friday when we will do it all again. However, we will talk a little bit about language choices that honor our environment and listeners - all which well help us to be better artists and writers.
The following is our tentative plan for the week. Please be sure to attend class and keep track of your writing and assignments.
Monday
* In Class Writing Activity - "Starting From Solitude"
You will complete this in your Notebook. Have fun and take risks!
Tuesday
* Guest - Mr. Martinez (Gear Up) will be coming to speak with us. He will present important information about your Senior year and any specific concerns you may have.
Wednesday
* Writing Response Groups - Bring in copies of a piece of writing that you are editing and revising. You are working on wither Writing Invite #1, #2, or #3. Please have specific questions and/or concerns ready to discuss/ Make sure to have at least FIVE copies with you...no excuses. Have the WRG handouts and protocols as well as the Nonfiction rubric.
* Remember WRG's are what YOU make of them. Come prepared and ready to help yourself and your classmates
Thursday
* Quick Write - Various prompts to choose from
* Rudy Francisco poems and discussion
* Writing/Revising Time - publishable piece due Friday.
Friday
* Publishable Piece due (NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED)
* Be sure to authentically assess (grade) your own work.
Your rubric must be attached to your writing.
* Partner assessment activity
* Author's Chair - participation points available
Write On! If you have any questions or concerns. Please be sure to talk with myself or Mr. Turner.
Samakosky
LINKS to Rudy Francisco poems:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpVURliPtB0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1FOpilKmEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es6v2Xf-fVs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sci063kDc30
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Week #2 - Open Letters, Ultimate Guides, Writing Response Groups, and Mumford...Oh My!
Hello Writers!
I hope this update finds you well and settling into the new school year and our class. By now, you are aware of the expectations and rigor that is expected of you. Hopefully you are in full celebration of the freedoms you are being given as young adults and writers. I hope to see you take full advantage of your writing and revising opportunities.
Extra Credit Opportunities - this will be added to your participation grade:
* Poetry Club - Wednesday's at Lunch. Attend/Share/Be Supportive
* Boxes of Tissues
* Hand Sanitizer
* Do you have an article/mentor text that you believe would be of value for use to read and emulate - if so bring it in and let's see if we can use it!
* Chocolate Chip Cookies
Upcoming Events:
* Rudy Francisco (Nationally known spoken word poet) Assembly - Friday 9/20, Per. 6, 7
* Poetry Assembly - Friday 9/27, Time TBD - Featuring members of the San Diego National
Spoken Word Team
Here is the tentative schedule for the week. Please note that all Mentor Texts are handouts. If you are absent you will need to get a copy - read and annotate.
Monday
* Freewrite- 10 minutes (Use your Writers NB Guide)
* Revisit the Kanye piece. What do you notice about tone, style, structure that you can emulate in your own writing?
* Writing Time - WI #2 - "An Open Letter" - typed draft due Tues.
Tues
* WI #2 draft due - work check. Share. Plans to Revise, Rewrite
* Mentor Text - "The Ultimate Guide To Writing Better Than You Normally Do"
* WI #3 - "The Ultimate Guide To....." - typed draft due Friday
Weds.
* Freekwrite - 10 minutes (Use your Writers NB Guide)
* Writing Response Groups (Have WRG handouts w/you)
* We will model protocol and expectation
* Writing/Revising Time
Thursday
* Mentor Text: "The Worst Things Of All Time"
* WI #4 - "Don't Let ______ Trick You...." - typed draft due Weds 9/18 (work check)
* Writing Time
Friday
* Author's Chair - Share your writing - WI#1-WI#4, Poetry, Songs (Participation)
* Work Check - WI#3, Revisions WI#1,2,4
* Writing/Revising Time
Please stay up to date on all of your Writing Invites. You should experiment and play and have some fun. These are not your typical articles or writing opportunities - so I expect to see creativity and individual voice. Be proud of your ideas - make them come to fruition.
You will be sumbitting a typed final copy of ONE of your writing invites for your first assessment (grade) on Friday 9/20. Be sure to turn in your best work. Own it.
Samakosky
Turner
I hope this update finds you well and settling into the new school year and our class. By now, you are aware of the expectations and rigor that is expected of you. Hopefully you are in full celebration of the freedoms you are being given as young adults and writers. I hope to see you take full advantage of your writing and revising opportunities.
Extra Credit Opportunities - this will be added to your participation grade:
* Poetry Club - Wednesday's at Lunch. Attend/Share/Be Supportive
* Boxes of Tissues
* Hand Sanitizer
* Do you have an article/mentor text that you believe would be of value for use to read and emulate - if so bring it in and let's see if we can use it!
* Chocolate Chip Cookies
Upcoming Events:
* Rudy Francisco (Nationally known spoken word poet) Assembly - Friday 9/20, Per. 6, 7
* Poetry Assembly - Friday 9/27, Time TBD - Featuring members of the San Diego National
Spoken Word Team
Here is the tentative schedule for the week. Please note that all Mentor Texts are handouts. If you are absent you will need to get a copy - read and annotate.
Monday
* Freewrite- 10 minutes (Use your Writers NB Guide)
* Revisit the Kanye piece. What do you notice about tone, style, structure that you can emulate in your own writing?
* Writing Time - WI #2 - "An Open Letter" - typed draft due Tues.
Tues
* WI #2 draft due - work check. Share. Plans to Revise, Rewrite
* Mentor Text - "The Ultimate Guide To Writing Better Than You Normally Do"
* WI #3 - "The Ultimate Guide To....." - typed draft due Friday
Weds.
* Freekwrite - 10 minutes (Use your Writers NB Guide)
* Writing Response Groups (Have WRG handouts w/you)
* We will model protocol and expectation
* Writing/Revising Time
Thursday
* Mentor Text: "The Worst Things Of All Time"
* WI #4 - "Don't Let ______ Trick You...." - typed draft due Weds 9/18 (work check)
* Writing Time
Friday
* Author's Chair - Share your writing - WI#1-WI#4, Poetry, Songs (Participation)
* Work Check - WI#3, Revisions WI#1,2,4
* Writing/Revising Time
Please stay up to date on all of your Writing Invites. You should experiment and play and have some fun. These are not your typical articles or writing opportunities - so I expect to see creativity and individual voice. Be proud of your ideas - make them come to fruition.
You will be sumbitting a typed final copy of ONE of your writing invites for your first assessment (grade) on Friday 9/20. Be sure to turn in your best work. Own it.
Samakosky
Turner
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