Monday, November 30, 2015

I'm Comic Sans - Mentor Text Activity Intro

Hello Writers!

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your break.  Maybe you have some new ideas and perspectives.  Have fun this week and let your creative voice and tone be heard.  Take risks and push boundaries!

1. Writing Prompt - See below
2. I'm Comic Sans/I am the Period - Mentor Texts
3. Examples and Ideas - Take Notes, make annotations

Homework
* Completed draft for Wednesday - WRG with copies and annotations/questions/etc
* T/Th - Writing/Editing/Conferencing Days
* Completed FINAL draft due on Friday - Author's Chair

Extra Credit
* Library Hours - M/W after school
* Poetry Slam TONIGHT - All Women!
* LE - TMRW
* Go to both - write reviews and share them! Get double participation credit before grades close!

Prompt - "I Am _________"
Assumptions and Stereotypes about:
1. Point Loma (community)
2. Ocean Beach (community)
3. Point Loma High School (reputation, history)
4. Point Loma High School student (behavior, attitude)

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Author's Chair, Cipher, Thanksgiving!

Hello Grateful People!

Happy Friday! Let's Go!

1. Writing Prompts
2. Author's Chair
3. Cipher
4. Activity

Homework
* Have Fun! Be Safe! Write!

EC
* Lyrical Exchange is on TUESDAY

Prompts
1. Life -
2. School -
3. Class -

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Writing Response Groups

Hello Creative Writers!

Happy Tuesday! Let's Go!

1. Writing Prompts
2. WRG - Follow Protocol. Be the process!

Homework
* Tmrw/Fri - Author's Chair, Cipher, Gratitude Activity
* Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday?

EC
* Library - Today after school
* Poetry Club - Today at lunch!Come share a piece!

Prompts
* Holiday Haiku - THREE - A series to capture the essence of the season, time with friends/family, gratitude, etc...
* Describe in detail:
your room, perfect date, perfect mate, expectations/desires for next year of your life, favorite meal

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Sestina!

Hello Creative Writers!

Happy Tuesday! Let's Go!

1. Writing Prompts - see below
2. Sestina!
3. Finish Film

Homework
* 13 Ways draft
* Sestina draft
* TMRW - WRG - coy annotated w/three copies
* Thurs/Fri - Author's Chair, Cipher, Gratitude Activity
* Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday?

EC
* Library - Wed after school
* Poetry Club - Tomorrow at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tonigh
* Poetry Event - City College - see flier

Prompts
* Describe in detail:
your room, perfect date, perfect mate, expectations/desires for next year of your life, favorite meal

Monday, November 16, 2015

13 Ways - Haiku Assignment

Hello Creative Writers!

Let's enjoy a thankful week together.  Remain optimistic and positive.  Be kind.  Write everyday and take advantage of the opportunities we have in here as a writing community.

1. Writing Prompts - see below
2. 13 Ways Assignment - Explanation
3. Finish Film

Homework
* 13 Ways - write, play, take some risks
* Tues - Another writing assignment
* Wednesday - WRG
* Thurs/Fri - Author's Chair, Cipher, Gratitude Activity
* Thanksgiving Potluck on Friday?

EC
* Library - Mon/Wed after school
* Poetry Club - Wednesday at lunch!
* Lyrical Exchange - Tuesday
* Poetry Event - City College (ask for more info, this is free!)


Prompts
* Write about anything.  The weekend.  Feelings about Paris. Thanksgiving. Just write.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Authors Chair -

Hello Creative Writers!

Thanks for a great week of wonderful and honest writing!  Let's celebrate and share our work!
Please have out your final piece.  Be sure to share it - you will include it in your semester portfolio.

1. Writing Prompts - see below
2. WW Cipher
3. Author's Chair/Share

Homework
* Next writing assignment will be titled - "13 Ways of Looking at ______________ "
* Begin to think of ideas!

Prompts
1) 13 ways of looking at gratitude...
2) 13 ways of looking at Ocean Beach...
3) 13 ways to make it through your childhood...
4) 13 ways to make sure you will never be successful...
5) 13 ways to of looking at dating...
6) 13 ways to spend $1000 in a weekend....

Writing Response Groups

Hello Creative Young People!

Here we go!  Writing Response Group Time!
Get inspired - highlight your ideas, strategies, and style! Get assistance! Ask Questions!
*Follow Protocol for best results! Use all of your time!

Work Check - your piece with annotations, questions, notes and THREE clean copiees
TMRW - Your choice due. Be ready to share for Author's Chair.

Homework
* EditRevise your final draft
* Author' Chair/Piece due -TMRW


* EC - Poetry Club Today at Lunch