What's Next?

Hello Writers!

1. Article - "A Kinder, Gentler, Philosophy of Success" - Alain de Bottom
* Review Pages 4-6- take notes, annotate

2. Small Group Discussions
* Discuss your claims - share your writing.  Do you agree/disagree with each other. I want to hear academic college level conversation
* Does this kinder, gentler philosophy of success speak to you?  Cite at least THREE pieces of evidence from the article (paragraph, specific text) which gives your answer credibility.

3. "What' Next?  Thinking About Life After High School" - packet preview.
4. Blog Access

 Homework:
*Activity 2 - Please complete this in your Notebook. Minimum One page.
Take this activity seriously and really delve into the questions - don't provide limiting answers. 

A Kinder, Gentler Philosphy of Success

Hello Writers!

1. Article - "A Kinder, Gentler, Philosophy of Success" - Alain de Bottom
* Review Pages 1-3 - take notes, annotate

* Read Pages 4-6 - take notes annotate

2. Discussion/Response:  Does this kinder, gentler philosophy of success speak to you?  Cite at least THREE pieces of evidence from the article (paragraph, specific text) which gives your answer credibility.

 Homework:
* Finish your response. Make your claim (answer the question) and then support your answer.  Write as much as you need to convey your point.  Make sure to put your cited evidence into your own words with examples that are specific to you and your life.

Intro to ERWC

Hello Writers!

1. Six Reflective Questions - Answer these in your notebook.
2. What do students have to say about ERWC?
3. Article - "A Kinder, Gentler, Philosophy of Success" - Alain de Bottom
4. Notebook, Folder, Planner, Pens - Check

 Homework:
* Finish reading article - Pages 1-3

Take Aways - "School Kills Creativity"

Hello Writers!

Book Checkout - 10:41

1. Six Word Memoir - Due - Credit/No Credit

2. TED Talk - Ken Robinson - "School Kills Creativity" - 20 minutes
*  Take notes - anything that you agree/disagree with - what stands out to you
*  Discussion
*  Concluding Paragraph - Change of mind/heart and/or Take Away (6-8 sentences)

 Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Planner, Pens Check on Monday

School Kills Creativity/Six Word Memoir

Hello Seniors!

1. Six Word Memoir - PowerPoint, Ideas, Examples
* Due on Tomorrow.

2. Statement Exercise: Agree/Disagree with your thoughtful and creative insight and explanation
    * TED Talk - Ken Robinson - "School Kills Creativity" - 20 minutes

Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Pens Check on Monday
* Six Word Memoir due tomorrow
* Book Checkout tomorrow - ID, Schedule

Your Words Have Power!

Hello Seniors!

1. What is Education?  Peer Share. Discussion. Turn it in.

2. Six Word Memoir - PowerPoint, Ideas, Examples
* Due on Friday. Period 2 - due Thursday

3. Statement Exercise - Agree/Disagree with your thoughtful and creative insight and explanation.
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Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Pens Check on Friday
* Six Word Memoir due Friday

Welcome 9/8

Hello Students!

Welcome to ERWC

Complete Index Card Activity:
1. Full Name and/or Nickname
2. TWO Truths ONE Lie
3. Bottom Corner - Last Years English Teacher

Activity: What is Education?
* Read the handout, participate in the activity, see examples, complete your writing task.

This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. You may write it or type it.
This is your first opportunity. Please make your best impression.

For tomorrow you will need:
* What Is Education - Quote Response
* Writers Notebook
* Folder/Binder to keep your handouts
* Pens/Pencils/Highlighter