Getting Schooled - Video

Hello Intellectuals!

Let's read/review the text "Hidden Intellectualism." Make sure you understand the piece and that you are able to connect with it.

1.  Read/Review article "Hidden Intellectualism" - Gerald Graff
* Annotate
* Activity # 12 - Complete in NB
2. Video - "Getting Schooled"
* Take Notes
* Complete Socratic Evaluation form

HW
Activity #13 - Due Friday.
* Think Perks, Think Poetic!
Watch this for Inspiration! - "Letter to My Future Self" - Gill Soto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRRt7w3Bx8U

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Guest Visit - Sherwin Today!
Lyrical Exchange on Tuesdays!

"Hidden Intellectualism"

Hello Future World Savers!

Settle in. Let's read today's' piece and let's access the worth and advice. Does any of this sound familiar? Is this all just cliche?  Any new insights? Let's be very Rhetorical today.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos!  Please remember that 12 week grades close this Friday.

1.  Write down your definition of an intellectual? Who are three people you feel are intellectuals?
2. Review the Perez Article - Ethos, Pathos, Logos
* Work Check Activity 7,8
3. Read article "Hidden Intellectualism" - Gerald Graff
* Annotate
* Activity # 12 - Complete in NB

HW
Activity #13 - Due Friday.
* Think Perks, Think Poetic!
Watch this for Inspiration! - "Letter to My Future Self" - Gill Soto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRRt7w3Bx8U

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Poetry Club Today
Guest Visit - Sherwin on Thursday

 

Article - "Want to Get Into College?"

Hello Seniors!

Settle in. Let's read this articles and let's access their worth and advice. Does any of this sound familiar? Is this all just cliche?  Any new insights? Let's be very Rhetorical today.

1.  Activity #2 - In Packet
2. Poem - "Why I Hate School but Love Education" - Suli Breaks
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ZmM7zPLyI
2. Read article "Want to Get In/Succeed in College? Learn to Fail." - Angel Perez
* Annotate
* Activity #7
3. Exit Slip - Activity #8

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Lyrical Exchange Tonight
Poetry Club Tmrw
Guest Visit - Sherwin on Thursday

What's Next?

Hello Writers!

We've spent all this time sorting through the journey of becoming and finding voice. As we move into this next phase of Senior year - you are trying to figure out direction and decision. For many of you - college statements are due this week. Some of us don't know what we are doing tomorrow.

Regardless - it is all nerve-racking and exciting at the same time. Let's use these next few weeks to explore pros and cons of our next pursuits. Read, Write, Participate, and follow through on all the activities.  Here is to your lift off!

1  Prompts
2. Spoken Word Poem - "Lift Off"- Donovan Livingston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GMVKH_M3HQ
3. Activity Packet - "What's Next" - Expectations and Goals
4. Read Article "Want to Succeed in College? Learn to Fail" - Angel B. Perez
Annotate Text - Prep for Activities # 6,7,8

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Lyrical Exchange TMRW
Poetry Club Wednesday - Poetry Club Symposium!

Prompts
1. The thing about this time of year is...
2. It went like this...
3. That what I get I guess...
4.  You think you are ready....
5.  If I could have a take back I would....

Carpe Diem!

Hello Writers!

Today we celebrate our writing and our creativity.  Use your YAWP! Carpe Diem!

1 Cipher
2. Authors Chair
3. Work Check - Poems, Socratic Evaluations
4. Visit Counseling

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*LE on Tuesday

DPS Socratic Seminar - Day Two

Hello Writers!

Today we continue with our Socratic Discussion.  Be sure to use your questions, reference the film, the poems and songs and spoken word.  Make connects to self and the world. Discuss themes and use the Anticipatory Guide.

1 Socratic Group #2
2. Socratic Overtime?
3. Optional - Two pages typed exactly like handout. No errors. Due tomorrow.

HW -
1. Authors Chair Tmrw - Poem Due. Typed.
2. Socratic Partner Evaluation 
3. Pot Luck?
4. Visit with your Counselor for a few minutes.

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* Guests in WW on Today

Let's Get Socratic!

Hello Writers!

Today we will regroup for a few minutes.  This way we are all ready to go for our large group discussion.  Have ALL of your resources at your disposal. Be heard. Speak up. Connect.

1 Small Groups - Quick Discussion
* Complete Anticipatory Guide.  Did you have a change of mind?  Have a written response.
2. Socratic Seminar - Group #1
*Complete partner observation forms - due Friday

HW -
1.  Socratic #2 - Tomorrow
2. Authors Chair Friday - Poem Due. Typed.
***Connect to any of the many themes or have your poem be similar to others we have annotated and discussed. See packet. See spoken word!

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* Poetry Club Today!
* Guests in WW on Today/Thurs

DPS - Socratic Prep in Small Groups

Hello Writers!

Today we finish the film and work in small groups to prepare for our Socratic Seminars.  Please take notes, participate, use your packet, and any and all supplemental text!

1.Finish the film - "Dead Poets Society"
2. Small Class Discussion
3.  Break into Small Groups - Await Instructions.

HW -
1.  "DPS" - * Socratic Seminars on TMRW and Thursday
2. Authors Chair Friday - Poem Due. Typed.
***Connect to any of the many themes or have your poem be similar to others we have annotated and discussed. See packet. See spoken word!

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* LE Tonight
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Guests in WW on Wed/Thurs

Dead Poets Society - Socratic Prep

Hello Writers!

We continue with the film today.  Remember - this is your text.  This story, the characters, the themes, the dialogue - is what we are exploring.  Use the handouts to help guide your thinking and understanding.  Be able to use the film and all related poems as evidence to connect to your own unique insights concerning education, art, and relationships in you own life.

1. Continue film - "Dead Poets Society"
* Take Notes, Connect with the poems in the packet, the anticipatory guide, and your own experiences.

HW -
1.  "DPS" - * Socratic Seminars on Wednesday and Thursday
2. Authors Chair Friday - Poem Due. Typed. 
***Connect to any of the many themes or have your poem be similar to others we have annotated and discussed. See packet. See spoken word!

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* SD Slam TONIGHT!
* LE TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wed!
* Guests in WW on Wed/Thurs

DPS

Hello Writers!

We continue with the film today.  Remember - this is your text.  This story, the characters, the themes, the dialogue - is what we are exploring.  Use the handouts to help guide your thinking and understanding.  Be able to use the film and all related poems as evidence to connect to your own unique insights concerning education, art, and relationships in you own life.

1. Prompt - Sarah Kaye "Mrs. Ribeiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GqMgLnluKY&t=1s
2. Review Section Q's - Your Choice! Take Notes! Participate!
* Work Check
3. Continue film - "Dead Poets Society"
* Take Notes, Connect with the poems in the packet, prep for Socratic!

HW -
1.  "DPS" - * Socratic Seminars on Wednesday and Thursday
* Begin to Prepare NOW!

Dead Poets - Film and Packet and Questions.

Hello Writers!

We continue with the film today.  Remember - this is your text.  This story, the characters, the themes, the dialogue - is what we are exploring.  Use the handouts to help guide your thinking and understanding.  Be able to use the film and all related poems as evidence to connect to your own unique insights concerning education, art, and relationships in you own life.

1. Review all work due tomorrow and Thursday.
* Please have out your packet. Take notes. Ask Questions.
3. View supplemental texts - lyrics, spoken word poems - what will you contribute?
4. Continue film - "Dead Poets Society"

HW -
1.  "DPS" - * Section One, Section Two
* Answer all related questions and choose ONE additional question to explore further.
* Work Check on TMRW
*Sections Three, Four - due on Thursday

Dead Poets Society - Background, Film, Section One Questions

Hello Writers!

We continue to explore the themes of the film "Dead Poets Society."  Be able to use the poems as evidence to connect to movie and your personal takeaways concerning education, art, and relationships in your own life.

1. Prompts - Spoken Word Poem - "Explaining my Depression to my Mother" Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
2. Continue to analyze discuss poems in the packet
3. View supplemental texts - lyrics, spoken word poems - what will you contribute?
4. Begin film - "Dead Poets Society"
* Section One - Handout
* Answer all FIVE questions and choose ONE additional question to explore further.
* See blog for example(s)

HW -
1.  "DPS" - Section One and Section Two Questions
* Work Check on Wednesday

Dead Poets Society - Poems and Thematic Questions in Packet

Hello Writers!

Today we examine some of the predominant themes found in Dead Poets Society.  These are common for most as we transition from our teen years into adulthood. Regardless of generation - writers have been exploring these ideas for a long time.  We get to now contribute our own verse - our own voice.  Find your most authentic way to interact with this material. It is important.

1. Prompts - Watch the Spoken Word Poem - "21" - Patrick Roche
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ
2. Anticipatory Guide - Discussion
* Work Check
3. Handouts - Poems
* Annotations, Discussion, Notes
4.Additional Supplemental Texts/Songs?

HW -
1.  Anticipatory Guide - Record your answers and insight for the THREE questions in the packet that ask us to examine specific themes.  Cite evidence from the poems we read and annotated as well as class discussion and personal connection.
2.  Can you find a supplemental text that piggybacks any of these themes?
* Songs?
* Poems?
* Stories?
* Films?

Dead Poets Society Day Two - Handouts and Questions

Hello Writers!

Today we continue the final piece of our Coming Of Age Trilogy - "Dead Poets Society." Let's review the main themes concerning - 1) Growing 2) Art 3) Education.  Please engage with the works and assignments so that you are able to personally connect and cite evidences from the film, the poems we will read and discuss, and other sources.

1. Prompts - Wait for it
2. Anticipatory Guide - Discussion and Notes
3. Handouts - Preview and Discuss
4. Spoken Word - Patrick Roche "21" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LnMhy8kDiQ

HW -
1.Anticipatory Guide - Written Responses.

Dead Poets Society - Introduction

Hello Writers!

Today we prepare for the final piece of our Coming Of Age Trilogy - "Dead Poets Society." This film drives home some of the familiar themes we have discussed with our other selections.  Growing up and making choices and decisions for yourself is difficult - yet we all navigate this process.  This film, the characters, and the story will allow you to contemplate these ideas further - please engage with the works and assignments so that you are able to personally connect and cite evidences.

1. Prompts - See Below
2. Anticipatory Guide - Discussion and Notes
3. Film Preview -

HW -
1.Anticipatory Guide - Written Responses.

Prompts
1. In fact, as I type this sentence....
2.  Still, we somehow managed to...
3.  I do not question....
4.  I keep trying to picture myself...
5.  This was the most intense....