Dearest Seniors!
Welcome to your last week of high school. We will spend our time together tying up some loose ends, returning, books, celebrating at the taco shop, signing yearbooks, and getting to say our goodbyes. Take the time to be present. Say what you need to say. Do what you need to do. Find your peace.
Monday/Tuesday - Testing
Wednesday - Book Return, Authors Chair
Thursday - Taco Shop
Friday - Closing Activities, Cipher, Authors Chair (In the Round)
It has been my privilege sharing my passion of writing and critical assessment with you. When you are given opportunities to participate and be heard - please do. And do so with authenticity and honesty and respect for all.
Be Good.
Darren Samakosky
Monday, June 4, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Language Negotiation Poem Activity
Hello Seniors!
Let's end the week with a fun activity. You will work with a partner to negotiate language and word choice to translate a specific text. You will then get to write your own version of the poem. Enjoy this and see what words can do when you are given choice.
1. Du Chang - Poetry Activity
2. Class Share
HW
* Turn in your translated copy of the poem.
* Turn in your own version of the poem inspired by the themes or content
Let's end the week with a fun activity. You will work with a partner to negotiate language and word choice to translate a specific text. You will then get to write your own version of the poem. Enjoy this and see what words can do when you are given choice.
1. Du Chang - Poetry Activity
2. Class Share
HW
* Turn in your translated copy of the poem.
* Turn in your own version of the poem inspired by the themes or content
Monday, May 21, 2018
Portfolios and Presentations DUE
Here it is everyone - the last big assignment of the year. Be sure to complete your rubrics.
Today you get to teach us about topics that are important to you. Share your information, share your writing, show a clip, own your work, be proud!
1. Portfolios Due
2. Presentations
3. Film
HW
* Sea World on WED
* Presentations continue on Friday - This will help your grade!
Today you get to teach us about topics that are important to you. Share your information, share your writing, show a clip, own your work, be proud!
1. Portfolios Due
2. Presentations
3. Film
HW
* Sea World on WED
* Presentations continue on Friday - This will help your grade!
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Portfolios due on Monday 5/21
Hello Seniors!
Let's continue to put together our portfolios.
Do you have an introduction? Are your texts relevant and worthwhile? Do you have the proper analysis that meets the requirements? (See handout activities) - does your portfolio conclude well - does it have a call to action?
How will you present your information. Take all of this into account and use your class time well.
1. Portfolio Time - Work on ALL components of your portfolio
* See instructions - Activities 15-20
HW
* Sea World/Zoo slips die by Thursday w/$
* Portfolios due 5/21
* Presentations Start on 5/21
*** see sign up sheet.
Let's continue to put together our portfolios.
Do you have an introduction? Are your texts relevant and worthwhile? Do you have the proper analysis that meets the requirements? (See handout activities) - does your portfolio conclude well - does it have a call to action?
How will you present your information. Take all of this into account and use your class time well.
1. Portfolio Time - Work on ALL components of your portfolio
* See instructions - Activities 15-20
HW
* Sea World/Zoo slips die by Thursday w/$
* Portfolios due 5/21
* Presentations Start on 5/21
*** see sign up sheet.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Work Day - Portfolio Introduction
Hello Seniors!
Today we work on our portfolio introduction drafts. Use Activities 15-20 to assist you in your process. There are charts to help you with your organization as well.
1. Writing Time - Work on your Introductions.
* Rough draft (2 pages typed) due tomorrow.
* See instructions - Activity 15
HW
* Introduction - Rough Draft due tomorrow.
* Final draft due Monday.
* Authors Chair on Friday - Share your work - 30/30, poems, articles, introductions
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club TMRW
Voice for Change at City College - Wednesday
Glassless Minds - Thursday
SD Slam on Monday 5/14
Slam Final on Thursday 5/24
Today we work on our portfolio introduction drafts. Use Activities 15-20 to assist you in your process. There are charts to help you with your organization as well.
1. Writing Time - Work on your Introductions.
* Rough draft (2 pages typed) due tomorrow.
* See instructions - Activity 15
HW
* Introduction - Rough Draft due tomorrow.
* Final draft due Monday.
* Authors Chair on Friday - Share your work - 30/30, poems, articles, introductions
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club TMRW
Voice for Change at City College - Wednesday
Glassless Minds - Thursday
SD Slam on Monday 5/14
Slam Final on Thursday 5/24
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Work Day - Finish Analysis of Scholarly Texts
Hello Seniors!
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Writing Time - Analysis for Scholarly Texts. Typed and presentable for Friday. Staple your analysis to your texts.
HW
* Scholarly Articles due TMRW
* Authors Chair on Friday - Share your work - 30/30, photo poems, articles, clips
EC
Come to Slams on Today -Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Writing Time - Analysis for Scholarly Texts. Typed and presentable for Friday. Staple your analysis to your texts.
HW
* Scholarly Articles due TMRW
* Authors Chair on Friday - Share your work - 30/30, photo poems, articles, clips
EC
Come to Slams on Today -Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Group Time - Are you on the right track?
Hello Seniors!
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Groups - Share your articles and analysis. Get ideas. Use the activities. Give advice!
2. Writing Time
HW
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE Tonight - Reflection due Friday
Poetry ClubToday
Come to Slams on Today -Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Groups - Share your articles and analysis. Get ideas. Use the activities. Give advice!
2. Writing Time
HW
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE Tonight - Reflection due Friday
Poetry ClubToday
Come to Slams on Today -Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Research Scholarly Articles w/Analysis
Hello Seniors!
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1.Research - All texts must now become Scholarly Articles with one page analysis due on Friday
* Use Activities 10 - 14 to help you understand your articles and if they are relevant
* Your articles MUST be credible
HW
* Group Discussions on Wednesday (Have at least Two of your articles w/analysis to discuss)
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE Tonight - Another chance to drop a ZERO. You will need to do a reflection
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Come to Slams on Wed-Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1.Research - All texts must now become Scholarly Articles with one page analysis due on Friday
* Use Activities 10 - 14 to help you understand your articles and if they are relevant
* Your articles MUST be credible
HW
* Group Discussions on Wednesday (Have at least Two of your articles w/analysis to discuss)
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE Tonight - Another chance to drop a ZERO. You will need to do a reflection
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Come to Slams on Wed-Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Monday, April 30, 2018
Work Day - 30/30 and Research
Hello Seniors!
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Prompts - 30/30
2. Research - All texts must now become Scholarly Articles with one page analysis due on Friday
* Use Activities 10 - 14 to help you understand your articles and if they are relevant
* Your articles MUST be credible
HW
* 30/30 - Due TMRW- Typed and Awesome! Make it Pretty.
* Group Discussions on Wednesday (Have at least Two of your articles w/analysis to discuss)
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE on Tuesday - Another chance to drop a ZERO. You will need to do a reflection
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Come to Slams on Wed-Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Trilogy on Wednesday?
1. Before all of this...
2. Now I can see...
3. I don't give myself enough...
4. If I had the time...
5. My writing is better now because...
Use today and this week towards reaching your end of the year goals. Work independently and diligently to get your assignments done. Use the Activities in the packet as guidelines.
1. Prompts - 30/30
2. Research - All texts must now become Scholarly Articles with one page analysis due on Friday
* Use Activities 10 - 14 to help you understand your articles and if they are relevant
* Your articles MUST be credible
HW
* 30/30 - Due TMRW- Typed and Awesome! Make it Pretty.
* Group Discussions on Wednesday (Have at least Two of your articles w/analysis to discuss)
* Scholarly Articles with one page analysis for each due on Friday
EC
LE on Tuesday - Another chance to drop a ZERO. You will need to do a reflection
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Come to Slams on Wed-Fri (Periods 4,5,6)
Trilogy on Wednesday?
1. Before all of this...
2. Now I can see...
3. I don't give myself enough...
4. If I had the time...
5. My writing is better now because...
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Work Day
Hello Seniors!
Expectations are set! Research is here! Bring texts that are interesting and compelling. Use the handout and activities to guide you. Do your best - synthesize and teach us well.
1. Prompts - 26/30
2. Research - Use the activities to help with your writing.
* By Monday - 5 pieces of text that will lead to scholarly articles
* Complete Activities 7,8
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Research deadlines - All Scholarly Texts by next Friday. Begin to format paper. Use activities and charts and previous methods to do your best work
* Photo Poems due TMRW
EC
Symposium TODAY
1 Confrontation
2. What makes you feel small?
3. Prom
4. Favorite Artist(s)
Expectations are set! Research is here! Bring texts that are interesting and compelling. Use the handout and activities to guide you. Do your best - synthesize and teach us well.
1. Prompts - 26/30
2. Research - Use the activities to help with your writing.
* By Monday - 5 pieces of text that will lead to scholarly articles
* Complete Activities 7,8
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Research deadlines - All Scholarly Texts by next Friday. Begin to format paper. Use activities and charts and previous methods to do your best work
* Photo Poems due TMRW
EC
Symposium TODAY
1 Confrontation
2. What makes you feel small?
3. Prom
4. Favorite Artist(s)
Monday, April 16, 2018
Getting Started on Our Research
Hello Seniors!
Expectations are set! Research is here! Bring texts that are interesting and compelling. Use the handout and activities to guide you. Do your best - synthesize and teach us well.
1. Prompts - 24/30
2. andout - Activities 1-9
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Research deadlines - 2 Texts due on Wednesday
* Photo Poems due Friday
EC
LE on Tonight
Poetry Club on Tmrw
Symposium on Thursday 5-7
1 .I like in bed
2. I sit at a desk...
3. I read in a room...
4. Sometimes I...
5. Sometimes I use...
Expectations are set! Research is here! Bring texts that are interesting and compelling. Use the handout and activities to guide you. Do your best - synthesize and teach us well.
1. Prompts - 24/30
2. andout - Activities 1-9
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Research deadlines - 2 Texts due on Wednesday
* Photo Poems due Friday
EC
LE on Tonight
Poetry Club on Tmrw
Symposium on Thursday 5-7
1 .I like in bed
2. I sit at a desk...
3. I read in a room...
4. Sometimes I...
5. Sometimes I use...
Friday, April 13, 2018
Authors Chair!
Hello Seniors!
Let's celebrate our writing. We are done with our unit - but we continue to add value each and every day. And...I value you.
1. Prompts - 13/30
2.Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Essays Due - No Late Work
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
1. Bad luck, blue eyes...
2. I don't believe in....
3. Just for the record...
4. Everything is a self portrait
5. This isn't typical....
Let's celebrate our writing. We are done with our unit - but we continue to add value each and every day. And...I value you.
1. Prompts - 13/30
2.Cipher
3. Authors Chair
4. Essays Due - No Late Work
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
1. Bad luck, blue eyes...
2. I don't believe in....
3. Just for the record...
4. Everything is a self portrait
5. This isn't typical....
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Writing Day
Hello People!
Today we work to finish constructing our essays. This is a process. Work independently and quietly. Use the feedback from yesterday to help navigate your structure, your content, your evidence, and your claims. Use all resources that we have explored throughout the unit - your charts, notes, annotations, and rough draft. You need to make changes. Proofread. Spell-check. Spacing. All of this matters.
1. Prompts - 12/30
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
1. We are running out of time...
2. I am done doing favors...
3. At the end of the day...
4. So you want to know? Well....
5. Heartbreak? Let me tell you about heartbreak...
Today we work to finish constructing our essays. This is a process. Work independently and quietly. Use the feedback from yesterday to help navigate your structure, your content, your evidence, and your claims. Use all resources that we have explored throughout the unit - your charts, notes, annotations, and rough draft. You need to make changes. Proofread. Spell-check. Spacing. All of this matters.
1. Prompts - 12/30
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesday
1. We are running out of time...
2. I am done doing favors...
3. At the end of the day...
4. So you want to know? Well....
5. Heartbreak? Let me tell you about heartbreak...
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Hello People!
Today we continue to construct our final essay for the unit. You will work in small groups. Share your work, get assistance, get ideas, and then start your revision. Be open to suggestions.
1. Prompts - 10/30
2. Writing Response Groups
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
Poetry Club on Today!
1. Where did the time go?
2. When I was eleven years old....
3. Planets
4. It's been a while...
5. Cancel everything
Today we continue to construct our final essay for the unit. You will work in small groups. Share your work, get assistance, get ideas, and then start your revision. Be open to suggestions.
1. Prompts - 10/30
2. Writing Response Groups
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
Poetry Club on Today!
1. Where did the time go?
2. When I was eleven years old....
3. Planets
4. It's been a while...
5. Cancel everything
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Writing Time
Hello People!
Today we continue to construct our final essay for the unit. Connect your chosen texts. Revisit your charts, find quotes/text that will really help prove your point. Be sure to make connections to self, the world, and other texts. Take advantage of your time.
1. Prompts - 10/30
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Rough Draft Essay due TMRW. Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
LE Tuesday!
Poetry Club on Wed!
1. Let's get funky!
2. When I was ten years old....
3. Circles around the sun...
4. All I really wanna do...
5. You are smiling like you are lying...
Today we continue to construct our final essay for the unit. Connect your chosen texts. Revisit your charts, find quotes/text that will really help prove your point. Be sure to make connections to self, the world, and other texts. Take advantage of your time.
1. Prompts - 10/30
2. Writing Time - Grab a computer!
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Rough Draft Essay due TMRW. Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
LE Tuesday!
Poetry Club on Wed!
1. Let's get funky!
2. When I was ten years old....
3. Circles around the sun...
4. All I really wanna do...
5. You are smiling like you are lying...
Monday, April 9, 2018
Final Essay Ideas, Prompts, Claims
VALUE
OF LIFE: THE PROMPTS
Here
they are the Pivotal Underlying Questions we have explored during the
unit. Use these ideas to make your own
claim that critically examines your views on the value of life. Your voice and your story is necessary. Please cite the texts with evidence and
connections.
1. When faced with months to live, how do you say
goodbye? (Zach)
2. How
do you find what you love? How do you
know what it is you should do with your life? (Jobs)
3. Your
time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. (Jobs)
4. Happy
Accidents. What has happened to you
which first seemed unlucky but in hindsight turned out to be fortunate? (Jobs
and all texts)
5. How
do we determine the value of a life?
(All Texts)
6. What
is wrong with the world and what can I do to make it better? (I Am)
7. What
is right with the world and how can I contribute? (I Am)
8. To
be or not to be – that is the question. (Hamlet)
9. Nobody
has the right to take away the option for “death with dignity” from someone who
is terminally ill. (Brittany)
Essay must be in multiple paragraphs
and error free. Must be typed and 12 pt
font.
Make an overall claim/thesis. Use the texts as evidence/ethos
Tie it all together so that YOUR
VOICE is present.
Essay Week! Finish Strong!
Hello People!
Today we begin to construct our final essay for the unit. You should know which pieces of texts/charts you will use as your evidence. You will need to develop a clear thesis statement. Work on your opening paragraph today. Or brainstorm connections - how do your chosen texts all connect?
1. Prompts - 3/30
2.Work Check - Text of Choice/Chart
* Share Ideas
3. Essay Prompt(s) - See Handout
4. Writing Time
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Rough Draft Essay due on Wednesday. Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
SD Slam TONIGHT!
LE Tuesday!
Poetry Club on Wed!
1. I am not over-exaggerating...
2. When I was nine years old....
3. With nine weeks to go...
4. I swear...
5. I need to say this....
Today we begin to construct our final essay for the unit. You should know which pieces of texts/charts you will use as your evidence. You will need to develop a clear thesis statement. Work on your opening paragraph today. Or brainstorm connections - how do your chosen texts all connect?
1. Prompts - 3/30
2.Work Check - Text of Choice/Chart
* Share Ideas
3. Essay Prompt(s) - See Handout
4. Writing Time
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Rough Draft Essay due on Wednesday. Typed
* Final Essay due on Friday. Typed. No Errors.
EC
SD Slam TONIGHT!
LE Tuesday!
Poetry Club on Wed!
1. I am not over-exaggerating...
2. When I was nine years old....
3. With nine weeks to go...
4. I swear...
5. I need to say this....
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Authors Chair
Hello People!
Today we share our writing and celebrate our critical thinking.
You should share your "Not Writing" piece, 30/30 selections, Hamlet Chart, Additional Text, Etc...
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Authors Chair
3. Cipher
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Additional Piece due Monday w/Charted Text
* Poem, Song, Article, Film - Chart your text for issue, claim, connections
EC
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. I am not over-exaggerating...
2. When I was six years old....
3. It was an accident...
4. I swear...
5. I need to say thank you....
Today we share our writing and celebrate our critical thinking.
You should share your "Not Writing" piece, 30/30 selections, Hamlet Chart, Additional Text, Etc...
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Authors Chair
3. Cipher
HW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Additional Piece due Monday w/Charted Text
* Poem, Song, Article, Film - Chart your text for issue, claim, connections
EC
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. I am not over-exaggerating...
2. When I was six years old....
3. It was an accident...
4. I swear...
5. I need to say thank you....
Writing/Research/Conferencing Time
Hello People!
To be or not to be...what kind of student /person/classmate/friend are you being? Active? Passive? Alive? Barely Breathing? Take stock of what you bring of value to your communities.
Make some smart choices and make good use of your time today.
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Hamlet - Chart Text
* Work Check.
3. "Not Writing" - Writing Time
4. Additional Text of your Choice - Examples
5. Essay Prompt Preview -
HW
* "Not Writing" - due TMRW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Authors Chair on Friday - 30/30, Not Writing
* Additional Piece due Monday w/Charted Text
EC
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. In no particular order...
2. A list of all I value:
3. Well, I'm here today...
4. I am sure you are aware...
5. Shakespeare? Let me tell you about Shakespeare...
To be or not to be...what kind of student /person/classmate/friend are you being? Active? Passive? Alive? Barely Breathing? Take stock of what you bring of value to your communities.
Make some smart choices and make good use of your time today.
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Hamlet - Chart Text
* Work Check.
3. "Not Writing" - Writing Time
4. Additional Text of your Choice - Examples
5. Essay Prompt Preview -
HW
* "Not Writing" - due TMRW
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
* Authors Chair on Friday - 30/30, Not Writing
* Additional Piece due Monday w/Charted Text
EC
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. In no particular order...
2. A list of all I value:
3. Well, I'm here today...
4. I am sure you are aware...
5. Shakespeare? Let me tell you about Shakespeare...
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Hamlet - Understanding the Soliloquy
Hello People!
To be or not to be...that is the question. Let's continue tackle this famous piece of text and see how it plays into the themes and the ideas of value in our life. Stick with it, take notes, and leave here able to chart the text and make sense of these great insights!
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Hamlet - Chart Text
* View Clips
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Chart
3. Writing Time
HW
* Hamlet Chart - Due (optional) Thursday
* "Not Writing" due on Friday
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. Slings and Arrows
2. Don't wanna live as an untold story....
3. Dear PLHS...
4. Blood oranges...
5. Wrapped in your regret....
To be or not to be...that is the question. Let's continue tackle this famous piece of text and see how it plays into the themes and the ideas of value in our life. Stick with it, take notes, and leave here able to chart the text and make sense of these great insights!
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Hamlet - Chart Text
* View Clips
* Read, Annotate, Discuss, Chart
3. Writing Time
HW
* Hamlet Chart - Due (optional) Thursday
* "Not Writing" due on Friday
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. Slings and Arrows
2. Don't wanna live as an untold story....
3. Dear PLHS...
4. Blood oranges...
5. Wrapped in your regret....
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Hamlet - To Be or Not To Be
Hello People!
To be or not to be...that is the question. Let's tackle this famous piece of text and see how it plays into the themes and the ideas of value in our life. Stick with it, take notes, and leave here able to make sense of these great insights!
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Finish "Not Writing Piece"
* Write Your Own - due Friday. This can only help your grade.
3. Hamlet - Chart Text
* View Clips
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
HW
* Hamlet Chart - Due (optional) Thursday
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. Isn't is something...
2. She once believed in every story...
3. Yes, I understand...
4. Stay with me, let's just be....
5. These days they linger on....
To be or not to be...that is the question. Let's tackle this famous piece of text and see how it plays into the themes and the ideas of value in our life. Stick with it, take notes, and leave here able to make sense of these great insights!
1. Prompts - 3/30
2. Finish "Not Writing Piece"
* Write Your Own - due Friday. This can only help your grade.
3. Hamlet - Chart Text
* View Clips
* Read, Annotate, Discuss
HW
* Hamlet Chart - Due (optional) Thursday
* 30/30 - Due on Tuesday 5/1 - Typed
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
SD Slam on Monday 4/9
1. Isn't is something...
2. She once believed in every story...
3. Yes, I understand...
4. Stay with me, let's just be....
5. These days they linger on....
Monday, April 2, 2018
Welcome Back!
Hello People!
Welcome Back! Today we will start our 30/30 Project. We will continue with our Value of Life Unit tomorrow. However...it is all value of life...isn't it? I am glad you are here. Let's be together.
1. Prompts
2. 30/30
3. Video
4. Not Writing - Mentor Text
* Due on Friday
HW
* We continue with Value of Life Tmrw - Hamlet
* Chart all texts
EC
LE Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Welcome Back! Today we will start our 30/30 Project. We will continue with our Value of Life Unit tomorrow. However...it is all value of life...isn't it? I am glad you are here. Let's be together.
1. Prompts
2. 30/30
3. Video
4. Not Writing - Mentor Text
* Due on Friday
HW
* We continue with Value of Life Tmrw - Hamlet
* Chart all texts
EC
LE Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Friday, March 23, 2018
Spring Break Time
Hello Everyone!
We did it! We made it to Spring Break. Today we will take some time to write and reflect on the pieces we studied this week and how they relate to the themes of Value and Life.
1. Writing Time
* This week we studied additional texts to access our thoughts and connections to our own life and values. As we continue with this unit I am noticing...
2. Work Check
* Charted Texts - Steve Jobs, I Am
HW
Enjoy your Break!
Catch up on your notes for this Unit - we continue when we get back
Google - April 30/30
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LE on Tuesdays
We did it! We made it to Spring Break. Today we will take some time to write and reflect on the pieces we studied this week and how they relate to the themes of Value and Life.
1. Writing Time
* This week we studied additional texts to access our thoughts and connections to our own life and values. As we continue with this unit I am noticing...
2. Work Check
* Charted Texts - Steve Jobs, I Am
HW
Enjoy your Break!
Catch up on your notes for this Unit - we continue when we get back
Google - April 30/30
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Additional Texts - Finish
Hello Everyone!
Our Expository classes are working with different texts within the unit.
Period 2 - David Letterman interview with Malala.
Period 3 - Documentary - 'I Am" - this is an achor piece to the unit and really ties many of the texts together. Be able to note the different claims, find choice quotes, and connect authentically.
1. Texts - Visual and Expository Mediums
* Chart Text
* Discussion
HW
* Chart All Texts - Work Check TMRW
Steve Jobs, I Am, Last Days, Malala
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Our Expository classes are working with different texts within the unit.
Period 2 - David Letterman interview with Malala.
Period 3 - Documentary - 'I Am" - this is an achor piece to the unit and really ties many of the texts together. Be able to note the different claims, find choice quotes, and connect authentically.
1. Texts - Visual and Expository Mediums
* Chart Text
* Discussion
HW
* Chart All Texts - Work Check TMRW
Steve Jobs, I Am, Last Days, Malala
EC
LE on Tuesdays
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Value of Life - Additional Texts
Hello Everyone!
Our Expository classes are working with different texts within the unit.
Period 2 - We will continue with "Last Day" - our story about Zach. Let's take time to process and connect with this amazing story. It is not easy and the themes are difficult. We will chart this text and begin another text today - David Letterman interview with Malala.
Period 3 - We will continue the film 'I Am" - this is an achor piece to the unit and really ties many of the texts together. Be able to note the different claims, find choice quotes, and connect authentically.
1. Last Days/Malala/I Am
* Chart Text
* Discussion
HW
* Chart All Texts - Work Check Thursday/Friday
Steve Jobs, I Am, Last Days, Malala
EC
Poetry Club is TODAY
LE on Tuesdays
Our Expository classes are working with different texts within the unit.
Period 2 - We will continue with "Last Day" - our story about Zach. Let's take time to process and connect with this amazing story. It is not easy and the themes are difficult. We will chart this text and begin another text today - David Letterman interview with Malala.
Period 3 - We will continue the film 'I Am" - this is an achor piece to the unit and really ties many of the texts together. Be able to note the different claims, find choice quotes, and connect authentically.
1. Last Days/Malala/I Am
* Chart Text
* Discussion
HW
* Chart All Texts - Work Check Thursday/Friday
Steve Jobs, I Am, Last Days, Malala
EC
Poetry Club is TODAY
LE on Tuesdays
Steve Jobs Speech - Discussion and Charting
Hello Everyone!
Let's review together. Let's get into it - what are the issues and claims that Steve Jobs makes in his commencement speech. What speaks true to you? Are there any stories that you are able to connect with? How do you feel about the claims? Any quotes that are worthy of analyzing. How do these themes connect to self, world, and other texts?
1. Choose one of Steve's stories. Explain the significance and tell your own story that connects.
2. Text - Steve Jobs Commencement Speech - "You've Got To Find What You Love' - Discussion
* Annotate
3. Chart the text in your NB.
4. Begin next text if time...
HW
* Finish charting Steve Jobs text
EC
LE TONIGHT
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Let's review together. Let's get into it - what are the issues and claims that Steve Jobs makes in his commencement speech. What speaks true to you? Are there any stories that you are able to connect with? How do you feel about the claims? Any quotes that are worthy of analyzing. How do these themes connect to self, world, and other texts?
1. Choose one of Steve's stories. Explain the significance and tell your own story that connects.
2. Text - Steve Jobs Commencement Speech - "You've Got To Find What You Love' - Discussion
* Annotate
3. Chart the text in your NB.
4. Begin next text if time...
HW
* Finish charting Steve Jobs text
EC
LE TONIGHT
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Monday, March 19, 2018
Steve Jobs Commencment
Hello Everyone!
Today we will explore a well written speech. These words are spoken in hindsight. Steve Jobs tells three stories that are all connected to a specific theme and how it lends itself to perspective and what we value as we begin to make sense of our lives and the choices we make.
It is fitting that graduates are the audience - moving on and moving forward. You are these same graduates. How will you connect to these words and lessons? Listen to the speech and follow along in the text in your packet.
1. Writing Time - Flaco's Prompt
2. Text - Steve Jobs Commencement Speech - "You've Got To Find What You Love'
* Annotate
* Mark Text with thought and questions
EC
LE Tomorrow
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Today we will explore a well written speech. These words are spoken in hindsight. Steve Jobs tells three stories that are all connected to a specific theme and how it lends itself to perspective and what we value as we begin to make sense of our lives and the choices we make.
It is fitting that graduates are the audience - moving on and moving forward. You are these same graduates. How will you connect to these words and lessons? Listen to the speech and follow along in the text in your packet.
1. Writing Time - Flaco's Prompt
2. Text - Steve Jobs Commencement Speech - "You've Got To Find What You Love'
* Annotate
* Mark Text with thought and questions
EC
LE Tomorrow
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Friday, March 16, 2018
Surprise Socratic
Hello Everyone!
Today we will talk and discuss - connect and try to understand. Use all texts and your notes to make sense of issues, claims, examples, and connections to our unit - The Value of Life. We are only half way there...we continue to challenge our thinking next week.
1. Socratic
* Await your group
* Texts - Tupac Doc, Tupac V. Biggie, I Am, Every 15 Min, Walk Out, Flaco
2. Work Check - Charting Text
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we will talk and discuss - connect and try to understand. Use all texts and your notes to make sense of issues, claims, examples, and connections to our unit - The Value of Life. We are only half way there...we continue to challenge our thinking next week.
1. Socratic
* Await your group
* Texts - Tupac Doc, Tupac V. Biggie, I Am, Every 15 Min, Walk Out, Flaco
2. Work Check - Charting Text
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Guest Visitor - Ryan Flaco
Hello People!
Today we are joined by Ryan Flaco. Ryan is here to share his story and to work with us about our own approaches to life and what we value. We will write together and explore these themes in a very intimate and personal manner. Be respectful. Ask questions. Take notes.
Grades close TMRW
1. Guest Visitor - Ryan Flaco
* Write creatively
* Take notes
* Use the chart to guide you. Ask questions accordingly.
HW
1. All texts charted for Friday. We will spot check. You will want to have them all completed.
* Make sure each set of notes is it is listed by title, author, genre.
* Make sure it is dated broken down by categories.
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we are joined by Ryan Flaco. Ryan is here to share his story and to work with us about our own approaches to life and what we value. We will write together and explore these themes in a very intimate and personal manner. Be respectful. Ask questions. Take notes.
Grades close TMRW
1. Guest Visitor - Ryan Flaco
* Write creatively
* Take notes
* Use the chart to guide you. Ask questions accordingly.
HW
1. All texts charted for Friday. We will spot check. You will want to have them all completed.
* Make sure each set of notes is it is listed by title, author, genre.
* Make sure it is dated broken down by categories.
EC
LE on Tuesday
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Charting Day
Hello People!
Today we finish our article and chart accordingly. Use the handouts and your annotations. There will be a work check before you leave class. All notes can be used for Friday assessment.
1. Finish Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You
* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
2. Time to Chart - Work Check at the end of class
* Make sure your 3-4 quotes/pieces of evidence are purposeful
* You should have both the video clip charted as well as the article.
HW
* Writing Analysis - In class writing assessment TMRW. It will be open note.
*** See examples for expectations
EC
LE Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Today we finish our article and chart accordingly. Use the handouts and your annotations. There will be a work check before you leave class. All notes can be used for Friday assessment.
1. Finish Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You
* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
2. Time to Chart - Work Check at the end of class
* Make sure your 3-4 quotes/pieces of evidence are purposeful
* You should have both the video clip charted as well as the article.
HW
* Writing Analysis - In class writing assessment TMRW. It will be open note.
*** See examples for expectations
EC
LE Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Finish Article - 'Biggie Vs. Tupac
Hello People!
Today we continue to read together - pausing and connecting and making sense of our text so we are able to summarize and provide our own insightful analysis that shows connection and voice. We will use our chart to guide our process and to extract specific information that allows us to connect.
1. Prompt - See Below
2. Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
3. Time to Chart - Work Check TMRW
* You should have both the video clip charted as well as the article.
HW
* Chart/Note Check TMRW
* Writing Analysis - you will do this in class on Friday. It will be open note.
EC
Expedition Happiness TMRW
LE Tuesdays
Poetry Club today at LUNCH
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompt
1. Find ONE piece of text from our article. Take time to work with the quote. This means paraphrase it and then make connections to yourself and/or the world or other ideas/texts we have examined. You will be able to use this work because it relates to the chart.
Today we continue to read together - pausing and connecting and making sense of our text so we are able to summarize and provide our own insightful analysis that shows connection and voice. We will use our chart to guide our process and to extract specific information that allows us to connect.
1. Prompt - See Below
2. Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
3. Time to Chart - Work Check TMRW
* You should have both the video clip charted as well as the article.
HW
* Chart/Note Check TMRW
* Writing Analysis - you will do this in class on Friday. It will be open note.
EC
Expedition Happiness TMRW
LE Tuesdays
Poetry Club today at LUNCH
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompt
1. Find ONE piece of text from our article. Take time to work with the quote. This means paraphrase it and then make connections to yourself and/or the world or other ideas/texts we have examined. You will be able to use this work because it relates to the chart.
Read/Annotate Tupac Vs. Biggie Article
Hello People!
Today we make sure we are charting our texts effectively. We will read together - pausing and connecting and making sense of our text so we are able to summarize and provide our own insightful analysis that shows connection and voice.
1.Prompts
2. Review Film Clip chart and notes. Are you doing your work correctly? Get this right!
3. Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You
* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
HW
* Chart/Note Check coming soon
* Writing Analysis - you will do this in class on Friday.
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
LE TONIGHT
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1. It stops being fun once you realize...
2. It is impossible to properly explain....
3. Everybody knows that....
4. It is an empty as empty can be...
5. There's nothing deep about it...
Today we make sure we are charting our texts effectively. We will read together - pausing and connecting and making sense of our text so we are able to summarize and provide our own insightful analysis that shows connection and voice.
1.Prompts
2. Review Film Clip chart and notes. Are you doing your work correctly? Get this right!
3. Article - You're Nobody Till Somebody Kills You
* Chart
* Annotate
* Compare/Contrast
HW
* Chart/Note Check coming soon
* Writing Analysis - you will do this in class on Friday.
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
LE TONIGHT
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1. It stops being fun once you realize...
2. It is impossible to properly explain....
3. Everybody knows that....
4. It is an empty as empty can be...
5. There's nothing deep about it...
Monday, March 5, 2018
The Value of Life - Day One
Hello People!
What makes our lives worth living? What about the challenges? What about our relationships and friendships? What about all of this? We will study lots of different stories and approaches to living a genuine life. Read, participate, connect. Get something out of what we are doing.
1. Prompts
2. Film Clip - Take Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6jaFC18qzI
3. Handouts and Expectations
4. Read and Annotate with Puropse
HW
* Writing Analysis due on Friday
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1. Rivalry
2. Feuds
3. Misunderstandings
4. Alive
5. Challenges
What makes our lives worth living? What about the challenges? What about our relationships and friendships? What about all of this? We will study lots of different stories and approaches to living a genuine life. Read, participate, connect. Get something out of what we are doing.
1. Prompts
2. Film Clip - Take Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6jaFC18qzI
3. Handouts and Expectations
4. Read and Annotate with Puropse
HW
* Writing Analysis due on Friday
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1. Rivalry
2. Feuds
3. Misunderstandings
4. Alive
5. Challenges
Friday, March 2, 2018
Authors Chair - Out of the Wild
Hello People!
Today we celebrate your writing. Share your insights or your creative pieces. Share some positive words and encouragement. We are a community - bring your energy. Come together...right now!
1. Prompts - See Below
*** You note a theme?
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair -
4. Rudy on Jimmy
HW
* New Unit - The Value of Life begins on Monday
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
Rudy Reflection due Monday
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
1. “Now who’s to say if I was right or wrong?/ To live my life as an outlaw all along/ Remain strong in this planet full of playa haters/ They conversate, but Death Row full of demonstrators.”
2. “Dear mama, don’t cry, your baby boy’s doin’ good/ Tell the homies I’m in heaven and they ain’t got hoods/ Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook/ Drinkin’ Peppermint Schnapps with Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.”
3.You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Today we celebrate your writing. Share your insights or your creative pieces. Share some positive words and encouragement. We are a community - bring your energy. Come together...right now!
1. Prompts - See Below
*** You note a theme?
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair -
4. Rudy on Jimmy
HW
* New Unit - The Value of Life begins on Monday
EC
Expedition Happiness due 3/8
Rudy Reflection due Monday
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
1. “Now who’s to say if I was right or wrong?/ To live my life as an outlaw all along/ Remain strong in this planet full of playa haters/ They conversate, but Death Row full of demonstrators.”
2. “Dear mama, don’t cry, your baby boy’s doin’ good/ Tell the homies I’m in heaven and they ain’t got hoods/ Seen a show with Marvin Gaye last night, it had me shook/ Drinkin’ Peppermint Schnapps with Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.”
3.You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Authors Chair -
Hello Balladeers!
Today we celebrate your writing. Perform your ballads. Share some positive words and encouragement. We are a community - bring your energy. Come together...right now!
1. Prompts - These are famous lines from famous scripts!
*** Play with these as we enter into our screenwriting unit next week.
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - Ballads
4. Rudy on Jimmy
5. Sante Prince Reflection
HW
* Ballads - Final Draft due Friday - AC, Cipher
* Guest Writer on Thursday - Sheila
EC
Rudy Reflection due Monday
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1) I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!
2) Round up the usual suspects...
3) You're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?
4) Snap out of it!
5) Wait a minute, wait a minute! You ain't heard nothing yet!
Today we celebrate your writing. Perform your ballads. Share some positive words and encouragement. We are a community - bring your energy. Come together...right now!
1. Prompts - These are famous lines from famous scripts!
*** Play with these as we enter into our screenwriting unit next week.
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - Ballads
4. Rudy on Jimmy
5. Sante Prince Reflection
HW
* Ballads - Final Draft due Friday - AC, Cipher
* Guest Writer on Thursday - Sheila
EC
Rudy Reflection due Monday
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam Final - Mon 3/12
Prompts
1) I'm as mad as hell, and I'm not going to take this anymore!
2) Round up the usual suspects...
3) You're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?
4) Snap out of it!
5) Wait a minute, wait a minute! You ain't heard nothing yet!
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Into the Writing
Welcome Home! Write about your discovery on this voyage. What did you find out about truth? About love? Forgiveness? Loneliness? Adventure? Relationships? Happiness?
Use your Questions. Use your resources. Be sure to cite the text and connect with your own insight and views. Be ready to turn these in tomorrow and be ready to share/read for Authors Chair.
1.Film Preview - Expedition Happiness
2. Independent writing time
Homework
*Essay are due TMRW - typed, NO late work accepted. Must be in proper font and grade level appropriate. Proofread your work. Make sure your spacing is appropriate
EC
Watch the film (see above) and compare/contrast with Into the Wild - due on 3/8
Rudy Francisco on Jimmy Fallon on THURSDAY night. Write a reflection.
SD Slam 3/12
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Use your Questions. Use your resources. Be sure to cite the text and connect with your own insight and views. Be ready to turn these in tomorrow and be ready to share/read for Authors Chair.
1.Film Preview - Expedition Happiness
2. Independent writing time
Homework
*Essay are due TMRW - typed, NO late work accepted. Must be in proper font and grade level appropriate. Proofread your work. Make sure your spacing is appropriate
EC
Watch the film (see above) and compare/contrast with Into the Wild - due on 3/8
Rudy Francisco on Jimmy Fallon on THURSDAY night. Write a reflection.
SD Slam 3/12
LE on Tuesdays
Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Into the Socratic - Day 2
Hello Survivors of Socratic!
Today we continue with our Socratic. You are able to converse with one another. Use all of your resources so that your conversation is meaningful and helpful. Use the handouts - stick to themes and make real life connections.
1.Socratic Seminar
* Find your appropriate seat
* Take Notes. Answer your THREE questions. Get help. Ask for evidence - book, film, songs, life
Homework
* Into the Wild writing assignments due on Friday
* You will have THURSDAY to write/edit/type in class
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
Rudy Francisco on Jimmy Fallon on THURSDAY night. Write a reflection.
SD Slam 3/12
Today we continue with our Socratic. You are able to converse with one another. Use all of your resources so that your conversation is meaningful and helpful. Use the handouts - stick to themes and make real life connections.
1.Socratic Seminar
* Find your appropriate seat
* Take Notes. Answer your THREE questions. Get help. Ask for evidence - book, film, songs, life
Homework
* Into the Wild writing assignments due on Friday
* You will have THURSDAY to write/edit/type in class
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
Rudy Francisco on Jimmy Fallon on THURSDAY night. Write a reflection.
SD Slam 3/12
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Into the Socratic
Hello Survivors of Socratic!
Today you are able to converse with one another. Use all of your resources so that your conversation is meaningful and helpful. Use the handouts - stick to themes and make real life connections.
1.Socratic Seminar
* Await your groups
* Follow protocol
Homework
* Socratic - Continues TMRW
* Into the Wild writing assignments due on Friday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam 3/12
Today you are able to converse with one another. Use all of your resources so that your conversation is meaningful and helpful. Use the handouts - stick to themes and make real life connections.
1.Socratic Seminar
* Await your groups
* Follow protocol
Homework
* Socratic - Continues TMRW
* Into the Wild writing assignments due on Friday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
SD Slam 3/12
Monday, February 26, 2018
Surviving the Wild
Hello Survivors of the Wild...
This is your week. Your work and your voice will be awarded. Please bring your most authentic insight to our unit and the themes. Please use the resources and your notebooks.
1. Prompts
2. Cipher
3. Socratic Questions and Expectations
4. Get to work
Homework
* Monday - Socratic Prep
* Socratic - Tuesday/Wednesday
* In Class Writing Prompt - Thursday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
This is your week. Your work and your voice will be awarded. Please bring your most authentic insight to our unit and the themes. Please use the resources and your notebooks.
1. Prompts
2. Cipher
3. Socratic Questions and Expectations
4. Get to work
Homework
* Monday - Socratic Prep
* Socratic - Tuesday/Wednesday
* In Class Writing Prompt - Thursday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Into the Wild Creative Projects - Authors Chair
Hello Discovers of Truth!
Well....we went to the bus and we made it back alive. What did we learn? What was the point of the whole journey. You now have a notebook filled with quotes and personal reflections and connections. Start to make some decisions - make a claim. Use your anticipatory guide. You will be given the chance to be heard.
1. Prompt - Are you waiting to be forgiven? Are you delaying forgiving someone? Work with this.
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - Into the Wild Creative Projects!
* Take Notes, Learn from each others discoveries, insights, and expressions.
Homework
* Monday - Socratic Prep
* Socratic - Tuesday/Wednesday
* In Class Writing Prompt - Thursday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
Well....we went to the bus and we made it back alive. What did we learn? What was the point of the whole journey. You now have a notebook filled with quotes and personal reflections and connections. Start to make some decisions - make a claim. Use your anticipatory guide. You will be given the chance to be heard.
1. Prompt - Are you waiting to be forgiven? Are you delaying forgiving someone? Work with this.
2. Cipher
3. Authors Chair - Into the Wild Creative Projects!
* Take Notes, Learn from each others discoveries, insights, and expressions.
Homework
* Monday - Socratic Prep
* Socratic - Tuesday/Wednesday
* In Class Writing Prompt - Thursday
* Authors Chair - Friday
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
Into the Wild - The End
Hello Wild People!
Let's finish the story. This way you can finish your piece for tomorrow.
1. Film - Take Notes
HW
* Creative Piece TMRW - Authors Chair and Cipher
*** Be ready to present. This is worth a fair amount of credit.
* Socratic - Next Week
* In Class Writing Prompt - Next Week
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
Let's finish the story. This way you can finish your piece for tomorrow.
1. Film - Take Notes
HW
* Creative Piece TMRW - Authors Chair and Cipher
*** Be ready to present. This is worth a fair amount of credit.
* Socratic - Next Week
* In Class Writing Prompt - Next Week
EC
LE on Tuesdays!
Poetry Club Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Writing Time / Film
Hello Wild People!
Take some time today to work with your Creative Expression assignment. Use the class ideas and models - or do something completely unique and different. I am looking for grade level appropriateness, maximum effort, and unique voice.
1. Prompt - Describe the difference between being lonely and being alone. Tell a story - whether it is about you or someone you know. Relate to this theme with personal experience or connect it to the text and Chris/Alex's journey.
2. Creative Piece - Write, Edit, Revise, Play, Try, Do...
* Honest Poem
* Sestina
* When You Tell Them My Story..
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Creative Piece due Friday - Authors Chair and Cipher
EC
Poetry Club Today!
LE on Tuesdays!
Take some time today to work with your Creative Expression assignment. Use the class ideas and models - or do something completely unique and different. I am looking for grade level appropriateness, maximum effort, and unique voice.
1. Prompt - Describe the difference between being lonely and being alone. Tell a story - whether it is about you or someone you know. Relate to this theme with personal experience or connect it to the text and Chris/Alex's journey.
2. Creative Piece - Write, Edit, Revise, Play, Try, Do...
* Honest Poem
* Sestina
* When You Tell Them My Story..
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Creative Piece due Friday - Authors Chair and Cipher
EC
Poetry Club Today!
LE on Tuesdays!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Getting Out of the Wild?
Hello Supertramps!
Let's look at some lyrics today. Maybe take a little time to work on your Creative Piece? Who knows - maybe we may watch some of the film? Let's use our time the best we can.
1. Prompt -Is everyone meant to go on adventures?
2. Symposium - Extra Credit Opp
3. Society - Lyrics
4. Creative Piece - Honest Poems, Sestina, Other Ideas?
5. Film - Continue to take notes
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Do you have any additional resources?
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
LE on TONIGHT
Poetry Club on Wed
Let's look at some lyrics today. Maybe take a little time to work on your Creative Piece? Who knows - maybe we may watch some of the film? Let's use our time the best we can.
1. Prompt -Is everyone meant to go on adventures?
2. Symposium - Extra Credit Opp
3. Society - Lyrics
4. Creative Piece - Honest Poems, Sestina, Other Ideas?
5. Film - Continue to take notes
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Do you have any additional resources?
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
LE on TONIGHT
Poetry Club on Wed
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Into the Wild Creative Piece and Film
Hello Supertramps!
Today we work in small groups on some Activities!
1. Prompt - Free Write
2.Activities 17 and 18 - Quick. Work Check
3. Creative Piece - Some options
4. Film - Continue to take notes
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
Symposium Today
LE on Tuesday
Today we work in small groups on some Activities!
1. Prompt - Free Write
2.Activities 17 and 18 - Quick. Work Check
3. Creative Piece - Some options
4. Film - Continue to take notes
HW
* Socratic - Date to be Determined
* In Class Writing Prompt - Date to be Determined
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
Symposium Today
LE on Tuesday
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Work Time
Hello Supertramps!
Today we work in small groups on some Activities!
1. Prompt - Define Society. What are you okay with? What irks you?
2.Activities 17 and 18
3. Discussion
4. Hunter and Samakosky Jam (maybe)
HW
* Complete Activities - Work Check
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
Poetry Club - Today!
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Today we work in small groups on some Activities!
1. Prompt - Define Society. What are you okay with? What irks you?
2.Activities 17 and 18
3. Discussion
4. Hunter and Samakosky Jam (maybe)
HW
* Complete Activities - Work Check
* Look up lyrics to "Society" - annotate, use as a resource
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
Poetry Club - Today!
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Monday, February 12, 2018
Work Check and Film
Hello Supertramps!
Have your work out. Watch the film. You must take notes on the film.
1. Work Check
2. Film
HW
* Catch up on all readings and journals.
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
LE on Tonight
Poetry Club - Tmrw
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Have your work out. Watch the film. You must take notes on the film.
1. Work Check
2. Film
HW
* Catch up on all readings and journals.
* Creative Piece due 2/23 - We will cover this in class
EC
LE on Tonight
Poetry Club - Tmrw
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Work Time and Film
Hello Supertramps!
Take some time today to read and work on Chapters 6 and 7 in your Journal. We will continue with the film and you can take some notes to help with your understanding.
1. Prompt - Cold, Chris' Bday, Songs?
2. Work Time
3. Film - Take Notes
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by TMRW - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Expect Quiz and Work Check later this week
EC
SD Slam - TONIGHT
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Take some time today to read and work on Chapters 6 and 7 in your Journal. We will continue with the film and you can take some notes to help with your understanding.
1. Prompt - Cold, Chris' Bday, Songs?
2. Work Time
3. Film - Take Notes
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by TMRW - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Expect Quiz and Work Check later this week
EC
SD Slam - TONIGHT
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Friday, February 9, 2018
Key Themes of Into the Wild and Film
Hello Supertramps!
Let's make sure we are all caught up. Together we will discuss ONE quote and ONE question from each Chapter thus far. Feel free to take notes. Please participate.
1. Prompt - From what you can gather about this crazy story for truth and self discovery - where the actions of Chris/Alex either selfless, selfish, or both? Work with this idea - make some connections.
2. Working with themes - Carine McCandless and Friends clip - Take Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMN52iJV3qY
3. Film - Take Notes
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Tuesday - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Expect Quiz and Work Check Next Week
EC
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Let's make sure we are all caught up. Together we will discuss ONE quote and ONE question from each Chapter thus far. Feel free to take notes. Please participate.
1. Prompt - From what you can gather about this crazy story for truth and self discovery - where the actions of Chris/Alex either selfless, selfish, or both? Work with this idea - make some connections.
2. Working with themes - Carine McCandless and Friends clip - Take Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMN52iJV3qY
3. Film - Take Notes
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Tuesday - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Expect Quiz and Work Check Next Week
EC
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Review and Clips
Hello Supertramps!
Let's make sure we are all caught up. Together we will discuss ONE quote and ONE question from each Chapter thus far. Feel free to take notes. Please participate.
1. Chapter 1-5 review!
* Please use your quotes, the text, and your questions to garner worthwhile discussion
2. Work Check - Await Instructions
3. Film Clips
*Return to the Bus - Sept 2017
* Carine McCandless and Friends - 2014
* Take Notes - The are ADDITIONAL resources - which include the book, famous epithets and quotes, the film, song lyrics, book references
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Tuesday - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
EC
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Let's make sure we are all caught up. Together we will discuss ONE quote and ONE question from each Chapter thus far. Feel free to take notes. Please participate.
1. Chapter 1-5 review!
* Please use your quotes, the text, and your questions to garner worthwhile discussion
2. Work Check - Await Instructions
3. Film Clips
*Return to the Bus - Sept 2017
* Carine McCandless and Friends - 2014
* Take Notes - The are ADDITIONAL resources - which include the book, famous epithets and quotes, the film, song lyrics, book references
HW
Read Chapter 6 and 7 by Tuesday - Complete Dialectic Journals
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
EC
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
LE on Tuesday 2/13
Poetry Club - Wed 2/14
Poetry Symposium Thursday2/15
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Into the Wild - Chapters 1-4 Review
Hello Supertramps!
Today we discuss the book and the stand out quotes concerning themes and worthwhile events. Let's revisit our questions so we can assist one another and make sure we have text to support this. Pay attention and take notes. Participate and be involved!
1. Index Card - Pop Quiz
2. Chapter 1-4 Review
* Please use your quotes, the text, and your questions to garner worthwile discussion ripe for our Socratic and future Writing.
3. Film
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3,4 - Quotes and Questions - Work Check TBA
EC
Poetry Club - Today!
Poetry Symposium 2/15
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
Today we discuss the book and the stand out quotes concerning themes and worthwhile events. Let's revisit our questions so we can assist one another and make sure we have text to support this. Pay attention and take notes. Participate and be involved!
1. Index Card - Pop Quiz
2. Chapter 1-4 Review
* Please use your quotes, the text, and your questions to garner worthwile discussion ripe for our Socratic and future Writing.
3. Film
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3,4 - Quotes and Questions - Work Check TBA
EC
Poetry Club - Today!
Poetry Symposium 2/15
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Into the Wild - Chapter 4
Welcome back Explorers of Truth,
Today we will work in small groups. Your goal is to complete the reading for Chapter 4.
Assist one another with your dialectic journals and your activities.
1. Prompts -
*Why do you think this book was chosen as a "must read" for many California high school seniors since it is a unit specifically designed for ERWC?
*Do you think it could give students ill intentions?
Is is seemingly benficial thus far - why? why not?
2. Chapter 3 - Summary and Choice Quotes/Questions
3. Read Chapter 4
* Small Groups
4. Film
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3,4 - Quotes and Questions - Work Check TBA
Bring in ONE question for Chapter 3 and ONE question for Chapter 4 to share on an index card
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium 2/15
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
Today we will work in small groups. Your goal is to complete the reading for Chapter 4.
Assist one another with your dialectic journals and your activities.
1. Prompts -
*Why do you think this book was chosen as a "must read" for many California high school seniors since it is a unit specifically designed for ERWC?
*Do you think it could give students ill intentions?
Is is seemingly benficial thus far - why? why not?
2. Chapter 3 - Summary and Choice Quotes/Questions
3. Read Chapter 4
* Small Groups
4. Film
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3,4 - Quotes and Questions - Work Check TBA
Bring in ONE question for Chapter 3 and ONE question for Chapter 4 to share on an index card
EC
LE Tonight
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium 2/15
SD Slam - Monday 2/12
Monday, February 5, 2018
Into the Wild - Chapter 3
Welcome back Explorers of Truth,
Our tedious trip into the unknown begins. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Are you making the correct judgments and calculations for discovery and success? Let us discover some treacherous terrain - at least we will be together.
1. Prompt - You are getting ready for a trip. Pick your destination. Prepare properly.
* List items, list itinerary. Have fun.
2. Read Chapter 3
3. Dialectic Journals
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3 - Quotes and Questions
EC
LE Tomorrow
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium 2/15
Our tedious trip into the unknown begins. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Are you making the correct judgments and calculations for discovery and success? Let us discover some treacherous terrain - at least we will be together.
1. Prompt - You are getting ready for a trip. Pick your destination. Prepare properly.
* List items, list itinerary. Have fun.
2. Read Chapter 3
3. Dialectic Journals
HW
Activities 10-16 - Use these to guide your Dialectic Journal efforts
Dialectic Journals Chapters 1,2,3 - Quotes and Questions
EC
LE Tomorrow
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium 2/15
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Into the Wild - PreReading Activities
Welcome back Explorers of Truth,
Our tedious trip into the unknown begins. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Are you making the correct judgments and calculations for discovery and success? Let us discover some treacherous terrain - at least we will be together.
1. Prompt - See Activity One
2. Book Check
3. Anticipatory Guide - Small Group Discussion
Take Notes, Engage, Get Assistance
4. Authors Note - Activity 5
* Preview Book - Activities 2, 3, 4
* ALL Activities MUST be recorded in you NB
HW
Read the Authors Note
Complete Activities 1 -5
EC
LE tonight
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium
Our tedious trip into the unknown begins. Are you ready? Are you prepared? Are you making the correct judgments and calculations for discovery and success? Let us discover some treacherous terrain - at least we will be together.
1. Prompt - See Activity One
2. Book Check
3. Anticipatory Guide - Small Group Discussion
Take Notes, Engage, Get Assistance
4. Authors Note - Activity 5
* Preview Book - Activities 2, 3, 4
* ALL Activities MUST be recorded in you NB
HW
Read the Authors Note
Complete Activities 1 -5
EC
LE tonight
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium
Monday, January 29, 2018
Into the New Semester....Into the WIld
Welcome back Explorers of Truth,
Today we begin to venture "Into the Wild". This unit will be an tedious trip into the unknown. Are you ready to discover some treacherous terrain. At least we will be together.
1. Prompt
2. Anticipatory Guide
3. Packet
4. Book Checkout
HW
Get Book
Complete Activities
EC
LE tomorow
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium
Today we begin to venture "Into the Wild". This unit will be an tedious trip into the unknown. Are you ready to discover some treacherous terrain. At least we will be together.
1. Prompt
2. Anticipatory Guide
3. Packet
4. Book Checkout
HW
Get Book
Complete Activities
EC
LE tomorow
Poetry Club - Wed
Poetry Symposium
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Final Essay Question - In Class Writing Prompt
Hello Everyone,
Below you will see the prompt and instructions for our Final writing assessment of the Semester.
You may use your notes and your articles. Please write a clear and easy to follow synthesis paper that answers the question, has a clear claim, and uses a variety of texts as evidence. You need to be able to connect the texts to one another, as well as connect them to yourself and the world.
Over the last few weeks we have read articles, analyzed poems and clips, and watched a documentary that highlights the art and world of Spoken Word poetry and Slam. There are many aspects to this genre and medium. Some of us are drawn to the entertainment factor, others the use of literacy/music, content, performance, competition, etc. Make YOUR CLAIM - and write a wonderful paper that shows your understanding. Make a clear argument and be credible. Avoid superfulous language, proofread, edit, and revise before turning in.
IS SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND/OR SLAM A VIABLE MEDIUM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
Below you will see the prompt and instructions for our Final writing assessment of the Semester.
You may use your notes and your articles. Please write a clear and easy to follow synthesis paper that answers the question, has a clear claim, and uses a variety of texts as evidence. You need to be able to connect the texts to one another, as well as connect them to yourself and the world.
Over the last few weeks we have read articles, analyzed poems and clips, and watched a documentary that highlights the art and world of Spoken Word poetry and Slam. There are many aspects to this genre and medium. Some of us are drawn to the entertainment factor, others the use of literacy/music, content, performance, competition, etc. Make YOUR CLAIM - and write a wonderful paper that shows your understanding. Make a clear argument and be credible. Avoid superfulous language, proofread, edit, and revise before turning in.
IS SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND/OR SLAM A VIABLE MEDIUM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
Monday, January 22, 2018
Socratic Seminar
Hello Everyone!
Here we are - the last week of our first semester. Please take advantage of all the opportunities you have to show how you have progressed. Demonstrate that you are able to use your voice, show your critical thinking, and cite textual evidence using several different documents and texts
1. Poem - Be inspired! - Maybe this even begins your Socratic?
2. Socratic Seminar - Group
* Discussion - Open Note
* Partner Evaluations
HW
Prepare for Socratic - Group 2
Prep for Final - Period 2 Wednesday, Period 3, Thursday
EC
Rudy - Book Release is TONIGHT
LE Tomorrow
Here we are - the last week of our first semester. Please take advantage of all the opportunities you have to show how you have progressed. Demonstrate that you are able to use your voice, show your critical thinking, and cite textual evidence using several different documents and texts
1. Poem - Be inspired! - Maybe this even begins your Socratic?
2. Socratic Seminar - Group
* Discussion - Open Note
* Partner Evaluations
HW
Prepare for Socratic - Group 2
Prep for Final - Period 2 Wednesday, Period 3, Thursday
EC
Rudy - Book Release is TONIGHT
LE Tomorrow
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Reflection Tutorial and Louder Than a Bomb
We need to write reflections - not summaries. Pay attention today - as we prep for our last reflection.
We will also continue with the film - please take notes and track your poet.
1. Reflection Tutorial
* Discussion, Notes
2. Finish article - "Art of Slam"
* Reflection due TMRW
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
"Art of Slam" - Reflection due TMRW
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
Slam Diego is TONIGHT! Ask for info at lunch.
Rocky Horror? Saturday Night?
We will also continue with the film - please take notes and track your poet.
1. Reflection Tutorial
* Discussion, Notes
2. Finish article - "Art of Slam"
* Reflection due TMRW
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
"Art of Slam" - Reflection due TMRW
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
Slam Diego is TONIGHT! Ask for info at lunch.
Rocky Horror? Saturday Night?
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Article - "The Art of Slam Poetry..."
Hello Poets
We finish up our Spoken Word unit this week. WE continue to discuss and explore if this is a worthwhile medium for digesting and learning language. We are reading additional articles and viewing additional texts. Be present each day. You will get to express your viewpoints with textual evidence in multiple ways - in class, during the Socratic, and when you write your Final.
1. Prompt - Humor in Poetry
2. Articles -"The Art of Slam...."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
4. Work Check - Await Instructions
HW
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check this week
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
Poetry Club Today
Rocky Horror? Saturday Night?
We finish up our Spoken Word unit this week. WE continue to discuss and explore if this is a worthwhile medium for digesting and learning language. We are reading additional articles and viewing additional texts. Be present each day. You will get to express your viewpoints with textual evidence in multiple ways - in class, during the Socratic, and when you write your Final.
1. Prompt - Humor in Poetry
2. Articles -"The Art of Slam...."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
4. Work Check - Await Instructions
HW
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check this week
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
Poetry Club Today
Rocky Horror? Saturday Night?
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Continuing to Explore other Spoken Word Texts
Hello Poets
We finish up our Spoken Word unit this week. WE continue to discuss and explore if this is a worthwhile medium for digesting and learning language. We are reading additional articles and viewing additional texts. Be present each day. You will get to express your viewpoints with textual evidence in multiple ways - in class, during the Socratic, and when you write your Final.
1. Prompt - Phil Kaye - "Surplus"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuycC8RmWE
2. Articles -"Jen Benka Believes..."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
Read/Annotate - "The Art of Slam Poetry and the Millennial Conscience"
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check this week
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
LE Tonight - Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Poetry Club TMRW
We finish up our Spoken Word unit this week. WE continue to discuss and explore if this is a worthwhile medium for digesting and learning language. We are reading additional articles and viewing additional texts. Be present each day. You will get to express your viewpoints with textual evidence in multiple ways - in class, during the Socratic, and when you write your Final.
1. Prompt - Phil Kaye - "Surplus"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuycC8RmWE
2. Articles -"Jen Benka Believes..."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
Read/Annotate - "The Art of Slam Poetry and the Millennial Conscience"
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check this week
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
LE Tonight - Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Poetry Club TMRW
Friday, January 12, 2018
Articles - "Learning to Fly" and "Jen Benka Believes..."
Hello Poets
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompt - Rudy and Amen Ra - "Sandlot".
2. Articles - "Learning...." and "Jen Benka,..."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check will be next week.
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
LE on Tuesday- Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompt - Rudy and Amen Ra - "Sandlot".
2. Articles - "Learning...." and "Jen Benka,..."
* Discussion, Notes, and Reflections
3. Louder than a Bomb - Take Notes
* Track a Poet!
HW
All Articles - Read/Annotated/Reflections - Work Check will be next week.
Prep for Socratic and Final
EC
LE on Tuesday- Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Article Discussion - "Jay Z, Kanye, MLK..."
Hello Poets
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompt - Rudy Francisco Clip
2. Film Clip - PLHS Poetry Slams
3. Article - " "Jay Z, Kanye, and MLK..."
4. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
5. Film Clip - "Louder than a Bomb" - Preview
6. Reading/Writing Time
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Learning to Fly"
* Write 1-2 Paragraphs paraphrasing article with textual evidence and your own insight
EC
LE - Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompt - Rudy Francisco Clip
2. Film Clip - PLHS Poetry Slams
3. Article - " "Jay Z, Kanye, and MLK..."
4. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
5. Film Clip - "Louder than a Bomb" - Preview
6. Reading/Writing Time
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Learning to Fly"
* Write 1-2 Paragraphs paraphrasing article with textual evidence and your own insight
EC
LE - Pointers Performing Poetry Night
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Article - Is Poetry the New Coloring Book?
Hello Poets
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompts
2. Film Clips - PLHS Poetry Slams
3. Article - " Is Poetry the New Coloring Book?" - Annotate, Take Notes
* Write 1-2 Paragraphs paraphrasing article with textual evidence and your own insight
4. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
5. Film Clip - "Louder than a Bomb" - Preview
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Jay Z, Kanye, and MLK..."
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompts
2. Film Clips - PLHS Poetry Slams
3. Article - " Is Poetry the New Coloring Book?" - Annotate, Take Notes
* Write 1-2 Paragraphs paraphrasing article with textual evidence and your own insight
4. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
5. Film Clip - "Louder than a Bomb" - Preview
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Jay Z, Kanye, and MLK..."
EC
Poetry Club TODAY
Monday, January 8, 2018
Poetry As An Effective Medium
Hello Poets
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompts
2. Film Clip -Jason Reynolds - "Words on the Page"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epJZTcAeTxE
2. Finish article - "Why Poetry is the best Medium..." - Work Check, Discussion
3. Article - "The Inherent Problem w/Slam...." - Annotate, Take Notes
4. Film Clip - PLHS Poetry Slam
5. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Is Poetry the New Adult Coloring Book"
EC
Lyrical Exchange Tonight
Poetry Club on Wednesday
Let's continue to explore the various articles that celebrate and/or question the Spoken Word movement. It is a big component of allowing kids to find an "in" to literature and language. However, some feel that there are inherent problems within the genre as well. Read, Annotate, and Synthesize - use Ethos, Pathos, Logos - as we read, write, and discuss.!
1. Prompts
2. Film Clip -Jason Reynolds - "Words on the Page"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epJZTcAeTxE
2. Finish article - "Why Poetry is the best Medium..." - Work Check, Discussion
3. Article - "The Inherent Problem w/Slam...." - Annotate, Take Notes
4. Film Clip - PLHS Poetry Slam
5. Poem - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" - Sabrina Benaim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqu4ezLQEUA
HW
Read/Annotate Article - "Is Poetry the New Adult Coloring Book"
EC
Lyrical Exchange Tonight
Poetry Club on Wednesday
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