Guest Vistor - Sante Prince

Hello Writers!

Today we welcome our friend Sante Prince.  Sante is all energy and positivity.  He is engaging and knows how to keep your attention.  I hope you really enjoy today.  We are lucky to have such a kind and intelligent writer and performer visit with us.  Sante plays all over town, opens for big name artists, and if you want...you too can go see him do his thing!  Please welcome Sante!

1.Sacred Writing Time
2. Meet Sante Prince
* Notes , Questions - Reflection due on Tuesday 9/18
3. Final Drafts due TOMORROW - 1) Kid Again      2) Comic Sans

HW
1. Sante Reflection due Tuesday

EC
1. LE on Tuesday - Hosted by Amen Ra
2. Glassless Minds TONIGHT featuring Anita D (our guest next week)
3. Class Supplies

Prompts:
1.  Someday I will treat you good...
2.  This is my philosophy...
3.  Sad and Beautiful...
4.  The thing about living in California....
5. All of my favorite bands....

WRG - Comic Sans

Hello Seniors!

Two days of workshops and peer editing.  Take advantage - really settle into the Protocol.  DO NOT rush the process. Actually make edits in the moment, mark up those copies, and invest in each others creativity and work.  Don't be a weak link.

1. SWT
2. WRG - Comic Sans
3. Discussion/Questions/Etc


HW
1. Kid Again - Final Typed Copy Due FRIDAY
2.Comic Sans -  Final Typed Copy Due FRIDAY

EC
* Poetry Club - TODAY at Lunch
* Supplies for Class - Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Etc..

WRG - Kid Again

Hello Seniors!

Two days of workshops and peer editing.  Take advantage - really settle into the Protocol.  DO NOT rush the process. Actually make edits in the moment, mark up those copies, and invest in each others creativity and work.  Don't be a weak link.

1. SWT
2. WRG - Kid Again
3. Discussion/Questions/Etc
4. Work Check - Amen Ra Reflection

HW
1. WRG - Comic Sans TMRW
2. Kid Again - Final Typed Copy Due FRIDAY
3. Comic Sans -  Final Typed Copy Due FRIDAY

EC
* LE TONIGHT
* Supplies for Class - Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Etc..

Prompts:
1.  You will be loved....
2.  Meet me on the shore....
3.  Carry you to safety...
4.  Ain't got time for hate...
5.  You better move on....

I Am Comic Sans...Mentor Text

Hello Seniors!

Here we go.  Time to develop some voice and have some fun.  We will be working with an edgy persona piece this week.  I want you to have fun and to be creative.  You can push boundaries - but keep your piece appropriate for school.  There are a ton of options with this piece - use the mentor text to guide you...and take advantage of your WRG to assist with appropriate and needed edits.

1. SWT
2. "I Am Comic Sans" - Mentor Text
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Brainstorm
3. Writing Time

HW
1. Amen Ra Reflection due TMRW
2. WRG - Kid Again TMRW
3. WRG - Comic Sans on WED, Final copy due FRI

EC
* SD Slam TONIGHT
* LE Tmrw
* Supplies for Class - Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Etc..

Prompts:
1.  Listen up...
2.  It's alright....
3.  It doesn't matter what you think....
4.  Enough of this....
5.  When things get turned around....

Authors Chair 9/7

Hello Seniors!

Let's continue to celebrate our writing and our classmates.  The vibe is only positive in here.  Be encouraging, give feedback, and be respectful.  We applaud every poet - regardless of poem content.  This is something special - let's make it that way.

1. SWT
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair

EC
* Lyrical on Tuesday
* SD Slam on Monday 9/10
* Supplies for Class - Tissues, Hand Sanitizer, Etc..

Prompts:
1.  The first time I....
2.  The second time...
3.  This is all that matters...
4.  So when I say I'm gonna make a change....
5.  I can wait...
6.  I can't wait...
7.  I blinked and....
8.  When I think of college...

Guest Visit - Amen Ra

Hello Seniors!

Today we welcome our friend Amen Ra.  You are super lucky to get to spend some time with this amazing guy and talented writer.  Ra approaches his work with authenticity and honesty.  He tells stories and keeps you captivated with his words.  Today you get to interact, ask questions, and learn from the best.  Enjoy yourself.  Take notes.

1. SWT
2. Meet Amen Ra!

HW
1. Typed Final Draft of "Kid Again" due TMRW

EC
1. SD Slam on Monday - Hosted by Rudy Francisco
2. LE on Tuesday - Hosted by Amen Ra
3. Class Supplies

Prompts:
1.  The first time I....
2.  This is all that matters...
3.  So when I say I'm gonna make a change....
4.  I can wait...
5.  I blinked and....

Writing Response Groups

Hello Seniors!

Today we work in our WRG's.  Take advantage of the time to work together.  You are only as good as the people in your group.  USe the P, Q, W method...and do your best to follow Protocol.  This system really works if you trust it.  I know you will make me proud!

1. SWT
2. WRG
3. Discussion

HW
1. Typed Final Draft of "Kid Again" due Friday
2. Amen Ra Visit Tmrw - Go online and see view his work.  Bring THREE questions to ask.

EC
1. SD Slam on Monday
2. LE on Tuesday
3. Class Supplies

Prompts:
1. The thing about silence...
2. And the sun set...
3.  My first crush...
4.  The fell into a kiss...
5.   We drove until....