Music and Lyrics Project

Hello Writers!

Today we start a very cool analytical and creative assignment.  You have a lot of choice.  So have fun with this one. 

1.  Prompt - Song or band whose music, lyrics, and/or vibe capture the essence of you!
2.  Project Explanation - Take Notes
* Brainstorm
* Ask Questions
* Week breakdown and due dates.

HW
1. Pick your Song and Bring in the TWO different copies. 

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LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on 12/28

Authors Chair - Recipe Edition

Hello Writers!

Plate your dish! Time to serve up you beautiful concoctions. Well measured words served with good intention and love.  Welcome to your Authors Chair!

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Work Check
* Sherwin Review
* Recipe

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LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on 12/28

Prompts
1.  Have you seen me lately?
2.  A Long December and there's reason to believe...
3. Angels of the silence...
4.  I'm not sleeping....
5.  It's a lifetimes commitment....

Guest Visit - Sherwin Ginez

Hello Writers!


Today we welcome Sherwin to our writing community!  Sherwin is one of the original mentor guests - he has been around since day one.  He continues to visit each year and offers advice, wonderful stories, and support.  Take advantage of his warm spirit - he serves his words like he would a delicatable dish - as his education in culinary arts fosters his content and diction.  Enjoy today! 

1. Prompts - See Below
2.Sherwin Time! 
* Take Notes
* Ask Questions

HW
1. Recipe Poem due TMRW Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin due TMRW

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LE on Tuesdays
Sherwin's Open Mic on ?

Prompts
1.  I have forgotten what it's like to....
2.  I have stopped waiting...
3.  For the record...
4.   I was driving...
5.  I never asked to be....

WRG - Recipe Poem

Hello Writers!

It is time for others to try your dish! How does it look? Is there too much or too little of a certain ingredient? What is the texture?  How does it feel after you are done tasting it? You will be serving it to an eager and hungry audience on Friday - so what needs reworking before you present your plate?

Note: 12 Week Progress Grades close this Friday.

1. Prompts
2.Writing Response Groups
* Follow Protocol
* Please assist one another authentically.
3. Writing Time if needed

HW
1. Recipe Poem due Friday - Authors Chair/Cipher
2. Guest Reflection for Sherwin will be due on Friday

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Poetry Club Today
Guest Visit - Sherwin on Thursday

Prompts
1.  I forgive it all...
2. The greater the fear...
3.  So maybe it is true....
4.  So there I am as it starts...
5.  My list of groceries included...

Writing Day

Hello Writers!

Let's get our flavor on!  Time to get sensory and silly and clever with our language and diction - structure and style - as we write our recipes. We will write in class today - you will show your progress at the end of the period for credit.  So get cookin' yo!

1. Prompts
2. Revist Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
* Note figurative language and placement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time

HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due TMRW for WRG. You will need your copies.
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement

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* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club TMRW

Recipe Poetry

Hello Writers!

Today we we look at the ingredients of a good poem.  Our mentor text is a piece called "Fried Rice" by local artist Sherwin.  Sherwin is a kind soul - smart and sweet.  He combines his love of the culinaery arts, his culture, and his fractured relationship with family.  He will be our guest on Thursday.  Let's work with this piece to see if his style and structure may be akin to ours.  If you don't like the heat - get your......



1. Prompts
2. Sherwin - "Fried Rice"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wcxfv41d8&t=59s
3. Writing Time

HW
1. Recipe Poem - draft due on Wednedsay WRG. You will need your copies
2. WRG - Optional Personal Statement

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* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club and Poetry Symposium

Guest Writer - Kinnie Dye

Hello Writers!

Today we welcome Kinnie Dye to our classroom.  Kinnie is an amazing and caring and strong woman.  She is an excellent songwriter who performs locally and nationally.  Today we are going to have a great time playing and performing and writing together. Please welcome Kinnie to our classroom. Participate! Play! Be Inspired! Have Fun!

Homework
1. "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Final Typed Copy
2. Free Verse - Your choice. Due Friday.
3. Guest Reflection - Natasha or Kinnie or Both - due Friday
4. Potluck
5. You will meet with your counselors for a few moments.

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* Write BOTH guest reflections for FRIDAY.
* LE on Tuesday. Go during break!