Hello Writers!
Today we will finish the film. Please continue to take notes. Your Socratic is TMRW. Please prepare accordingly. This is a test grade.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Turn in your Questions. Circle the number you want graded.
* Answer the question, cite two pieces of evidence, connect to AG, personal connect
2. Film - Take Notes
HW -
1.Socratic Tmrw! Review your notes, questions, anticipatory guide. Be ready to go!
* THIS IS OPEN NOTE!
2. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. So, when the school year ends...
2. And he said the same thing he said last year....
3. I just don't know what else to do...
4. Maybe she will call this afternoon...
5. I probably shouldn't be writing about this too much because....
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Perks Question #1 Example
“The
Perks of Being a Wallflower”
Questions
for Socratic Seminar
1. The
format of The Perks of Being a Wallflower
is what allows for this story to be so accessible and relatable to all
readers. Letter writing is a
relationship between two people – there needs to be trust and there needs to be
nonjudgment. Charlie explains from the
very beginning (Page 2) “I am writing to you because she said you listen and
understand…” Charlie, like many of us, wants to be heard. He comes to us with a severed past – loss and
his perspective of hurt and personal flaw is often projected by his friends and
family. He needs a place to vent and to be honest. We are able to connect this
to #2 on the Anticipatory guide.
Charlie’s search for healing and the epistolary structure gives voice to
his vulnerability expressing his hopes and fears offers. It is a connection to a loving source – and
even though anonymous - gives Charlie a safe place to work through his issues.
Writing letters allows for a conversation.
This was how we used to keep in touch with our loved ones over distance. Many
times our words would convey the emotions of loss and time and family and the
overall disconnects we experience. In the waiting – we longed for the words and
stories of those we love and miss. When my family moved from South Africa – I
used to write letters to family. There
was a passion in both writing and receiving. It seems like a lost art – almost
poetic and sad. It is why this format draws in the reader and invites us into
conversation as opposed to talking at us or telling us this story of an unhappy
teenager. In his last letter - Charlie
concludes, “…and even though I didn’t know you, I felt like I did because you
sounded like such a good person. The
kind of person who wouldn’t mind receiving letters from a kid. The kind of person who would understand how
they were better than a diary because there is communion and a diary can be
found.” (Page 206). “The Perks of Being a
Wallflower” allows us to be able to connect to the disparities of teenage
life and the tedious tasks to navigate this terrain with love and acceptance and
hope.
Perks Socratic Prep
Hello Writers!
Today we continue to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare. Finish your posters and present ONE of your questions with helpful insight and textual evidence.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Poster Presentations and Notes
3. Film - Take Notes
HW -
1.Socratic will be on FRIDAY
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TOMORROW
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. Sex things are weird too...
2. I don't know if this is right or not....
3. So, I was sitting alone....
4. The one different thing about....
5. Then she asked me....
Today we continue to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare. Finish your posters and present ONE of your questions with helpful insight and textual evidence.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Poster Presentations and Notes
3. Film - Take Notes
HW -
1.Socratic will be on FRIDAY
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TOMORROW
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. Sex things are weird too...
2. I don't know if this is right or not....
3. So, I was sitting alone....
4. The one different thing about....
5. Then she asked me....
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Perks - Small Groups and Posters
Hello Writers!
Today we continue to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare. Finish your posters and present ONE of your questions with helpful insight and textual evidence.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Small Group Discussions and Poster Presentations
* Take Notes. Make additional comments.
HW -
1.Socratics start on Thursday!
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs.
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. We were quiet for the rest of the song...
2. Her whisper smelled like...
3. I stood up, and we....
4. I think he was...
5. She looked at me. I looked at her. Then...
EC
* LE Tonight!
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we continue to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare. Finish your posters and present ONE of your questions with helpful insight and textual evidence.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Small Group Discussions and Poster Presentations
* Take Notes. Make additional comments.
HW -
1.Socratics start on Thursday!
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs.
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. We were quiet for the rest of the song...
2. Her whisper smelled like...
3. I stood up, and we....
4. I think he was...
5. She looked at me. I looked at her. Then...
EC
* LE Tonight!
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Monday, October 23, 2017
Perks - Socratic Prep
Hello Writers!
Today we begin to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Small Group Discussions.
HW -
1.Socratics start on Thursday!
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs.
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. Tomorrow...
2. I don't really want to talk about...
3. The thing that has helped me the most....
4. The first few weeks...
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we begin to prep for our Socratic Seminar - your assessment. It will be open note and you have all week to prepare.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Small Group Discussions.
HW -
1.Socratics start on Thursday!
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs.
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. Tomorrow...
2. I don't really want to talk about...
3. The thing that has helped me the most....
4. The first few weeks...
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Perks - Reading and Writing Time
Hello Writers!
Please finish the book by Monday and work on your questions and Charlie Letters.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Reading and Writing Time
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Monday. Part IV Quiz.
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
***FREE CHOICE
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Please finish the book by Monday and work on your questions and Charlie Letters.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks - Reading and Writing Time
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Monday. Part IV Quiz.
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
***FREE CHOICE
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Perks - Film and Notes
Hello Writers!
Today we watch the film. Take Notes
Please finish the book by Monday and work on your questions and Charlie Letters.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks Film - Take notes for Socratic. This will help you.
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Monday. Quiz on Monday
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. That was last week....
2. After that, it was quiet....
3. It seems like every morning...
4. So, while we were talking....
5. I don't really want to talk about the questions and answers....
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT
Today we watch the film. Take Notes
Please finish the book by Monday and work on your questions and Charlie Letters.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Perks Film - Take notes for Socratic. This will help you.
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Monday. Quiz on Monday
3. Questions - Your FIVE questions need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Prompts
1. That was last week....
2. After that, it was quiet....
3. It seems like every morning...
4. So, while we were talking....
5. I don't really want to talk about the questions and answers....
EC
* Slam Diego is TONIGHT
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Perks - Reading, Writing, Quiz
Hello Writers!
Today we continue to read independently. You will take your quiz for Part III.
Please finish the book by Friday and work on your Questions.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Reading and Questions
3. Perks Quiz
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Link to Chbosky Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhczVEDuYbo&t=313s
Prompts
1. I wonder what it will be like when I leave this place...
2. I figured that I should just do what I wanted to do....
3. It must have been the wrong thing to say....
4. She took my hand and....
5. I've just been avoiding everything....
EC
* Poetry Club is Today
* Slam Diego is Tmrw
Today we continue to read independently. You will take your quiz for Part III.
Please finish the book by Friday and work on your Questions.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Reading and Questions
3. Perks Quiz
HW -
1. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date Thurs. 10/26
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due on Tuesday 10/31
Link to Chbosky Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhczVEDuYbo&t=313s
Prompts
1. I wonder what it will be like when I leave this place...
2. I figured that I should just do what I wanted to do....
3. It must have been the wrong thing to say....
4. She took my hand and....
5. I've just been avoiding everything....
EC
* Poetry Club is Today
* Slam Diego is Tmrw
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Perks - Reading and Questions
Hello Writers!
Today we continue to read independently. Please be done with Part III by tomorrow.
Select your FIVE questions and begin to draft those.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Chbosky Video - Take Notes
3. Reading and Questions
HW -
1. Finish Perks Part III by Tmrw. Reading Quiz.
2. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TBD
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due date TBD
Prompts
1. I haven't said anything....
2. A few days ago, I went to see...
3. I wanted to laugh...
4. I've been spending a lot of time with...
5. I don't know what I'm supposed to do now....
EC
* LE is Tonight
* Poetry Club is tomorrow at lunch
* Slam Diego is this Thursday
Today we continue to read independently. Please be done with Part III by tomorrow.
Select your FIVE questions and begin to draft those.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
2. Chbosky Video - Take Notes
3. Reading and Questions
HW -
1. Finish Perks Part III by Tmrw. Reading Quiz.
2. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TBD
4. FIVE Charlie Letters Typed - Due date TBD
Prompts
1. I haven't said anything....
2. A few days ago, I went to see...
3. I wanted to laugh...
4. I've been spending a lot of time with...
5. I don't know what I'm supposed to do now....
EC
* LE is Tonight
* Poetry Club is tomorrow at lunch
* Slam Diego is this Thursday
Monday, October 16, 2017
Perks - Independent Reading
Hello Writers!
Today we read independently. Please be done with Part III by Wednesday.
Please see Questions in the back of the book.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* These will need to be typed. Choose your favorite FIVE. These will be due soon. Date TBD
2. Reading and Questions
HW -
1. Finish Perks Part III by Wednesday. Quiz on Wednesday.
2. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TBD.
Prompts
1. To tell you the truth...
2. I just kept quiet and looked around....
3. I was sitting in the waiting room...
4. I know that I brought this all upon myself...
5. All I hope is that tonight...
EC
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wednesday
* Slam Diego is this Thursday
Today we read independently. Please be done with Part III by Wednesday.
Please see Questions in the back of the book.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* These will need to be typed. Choose your favorite FIVE. These will be due soon. Date TBD
2. Reading and Questions
HW -
1. Finish Perks Part III by Wednesday. Quiz on Wednesday.
2. Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
3. Questions - Choose FIVE. These will need to be typed and must include textual evidence. They must also make reference to at least ONE of themes on the anticipatory guide. Due date TBD.
Prompts
1. To tell you the truth...
2. I just kept quiet and looked around....
3. I was sitting in the waiting room...
4. I know that I brought this all upon myself...
5. All I hope is that tonight...
EC
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on Wednesday
* Slam Diego is this Thursday
Friday, October 13, 2017
Perks - Parts I and II - Reading Quiz and Review
Hello Writers!
Today we review Parts I and II. Let's do awesome on our reading check. Let's discuss parts of the book that are capturing our attention. What stands out to you and why? Then...let's watch some of the film. We will continue with the story and related writings next week.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part I and II - Reading Quiz
* Clear your desks. Have out a sheet of paper. Number it 1-10.
3. Parts I and II - Noteworthy lines, ideas, themes for discussion.
HW - Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
Prompts
1. As the songs kept playing...
2. It was the first time I had ever....
3. Of all the things I've done so far this year...
4. The last time I had a friend over....
5. It started yesterday at home....
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we review Parts I and II. Let's do awesome on our reading check. Let's discuss parts of the book that are capturing our attention. What stands out to you and why? Then...let's watch some of the film. We will continue with the story and related writings next week.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part I and II - Reading Quiz
* Clear your desks. Have out a sheet of paper. Number it 1-10.
3. Parts I and II - Noteworthy lines, ideas, themes for discussion.
HW - Finish Perks by Friday 10/20
Prompts
1. As the songs kept playing...
2. It was the first time I had ever....
3. Of all the things I've done so far this year...
4. The last time I had a friend over....
5. It started yesterday at home....
EC
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Perks - Independent Reading Time
Hello Writers!
Today we read and we write. Do your Charlie Letters, Read and Annotate. Participate if you choose.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part One - Finish as a class.
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
3. Read Independently
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz on Friday
Prompts
1. I guess I forgot to mention...
2. I figure you're probably curious about...
3. In terms of my participation in things...
4. When the police came....
5. I didn't know that other people thought....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Today we read and we write. Do your Charlie Letters, Read and Annotate. Participate if you choose.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part One - Finish as a class.
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
3. Read Independently
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz on Friday
Prompts
1. I guess I forgot to mention...
2. I figure you're probably curious about...
3. In terms of my participation in things...
4. When the police came....
5. I didn't know that other people thought....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE on Tuesdays
* Poetry Club on Wednesdays
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Perks - Reading and Writing
Hello Writers!
Today we read and we write. Do your Charlie Letters, Read and Annotate. Participate if you choose.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part One
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz
Prompts
1 When I finally got home...
2. I guess I forgot to mention...
3. As far as he/she was concerned...
4. Homecoming...
5. After thirty minutes...
EC (grades close on Friday)
* Poetry ClubTODAY
Today we read and we write. Do your Charlie Letters, Read and Annotate. Participate if you choose.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Perks - Part One
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz
Prompts
1 When I finally got home...
2. I guess I forgot to mention...
3. As far as he/she was concerned...
4. Homecoming...
5. After thirty minutes...
EC (grades close on Friday)
* Poetry ClubTODAY
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Perks of Being A Wallflower - Part One Reading
Hello Writers!
Today we read Part One of "Perks". Please take notes. Annotate specific page numbers, textual evidence, and your thoughts. Have out your Anticipatory Guide - so you can connect everything back to the big ideas and themes of the text.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Anticipatory Guide - Activity
3. Perks - Part One
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
4. Work Check - Dallas Reflections
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz
Prompts
1. I am writing to you because...
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE is TONIGHT
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today we read Part One of "Perks". Please take notes. Annotate specific page numbers, textual evidence, and your thoughts. Have out your Anticipatory Guide - so you can connect everything back to the big ideas and themes of the text.
1. Charlie Letters - See Prompts
* You will be typing some of these and submitting for credit
2. Anticipatory Guide - Activity
3. Perks - Part One
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
4. Work Check - Dallas Reflections
HW - Finish Perks - Parts One and Two by Friday
* Reading Check - Quiz
Prompts
1. I am writing to you because...
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday)
* LE is TONIGHT
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Monday, October 9, 2017
Perks of Being a Wallflower - Introduction and Anticipatory
Hello Writers!
Today we begin "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". This is an amazing book that you will want to read and discuss. Take advantage of every opportunity to share your voice in both written and verbal assignments. You know how we work as a class. Do your best.
1.Anticipatory Guide
2. Film Clip
3. Perks - Pages 2-8
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
4. Writing Time - Charlie Letters
HW - Dallas Wall Reflection due TUESDAY
Prompts
1.I am writing to you because
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today we begin "The Perks of Being a Wallflower". This is an amazing book that you will want to read and discuss. Take advantage of every opportunity to share your voice in both written and verbal assignments. You know how we work as a class. Do your best.
1.Anticipatory Guide
2. Film Clip
3. Perks - Pages 2-8
* Notes - Page, Text, Explanation
4. Writing Time - Charlie Letters
HW - Dallas Wall Reflection due TUESDAY
Prompts
1.I am writing to you because
2. I just need to know that someone...
3. I don't really remember much....
4. I do not like high school...
5. I keep quiet most of the time....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam is TONIGHT
* LE is TMRW
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Authors Chair - Sonnets and Haikus
Hello Writers!
Today we celebrate you and your writing. Let's keep it fun and enthusiastic.
Please be respectful to your classmates. Offer feedback and support. Be inspired!
1. Prompts - see below
2. Work Check - Sonnets and Haiku
3. Dallas - Afterthoughts?
4. Cipher
5. Authors Chair
Prompts
1. These kinds of things keep me calm because...
2. I wonder if they talk about...
3. All in all, I think....
4. I'm just lucky that I have....
5. All I hope is that my....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Today we celebrate you and your writing. Let's keep it fun and enthusiastic.
Please be respectful to your classmates. Offer feedback and support. Be inspired!
1. Prompts - see below
2. Work Check - Sonnets and Haiku
3. Dallas - Afterthoughts?
4. Cipher
5. Authors Chair
Prompts
1. These kinds of things keep me calm because...
2. I wonder if they talk about...
3. All in all, I think....
4. I'm just lucky that I have....
5. All I hope is that my....
EC (grades close on Friday 10/13)
* SD Slam on 10/9
* LE on 10/10
* Poetry Club on 10/11
Monday, October 2, 2017
Socratic Seminar
Hello Writers!
Here we go. Let's see how well we can do with our Socratic. You are all expected to pay attention, use your resources, and engage your classmate. We prepared and we practiced. We should expect to see our best. This is a test grade.
1. Socratic Seminar (Group One)
2. Work Check - Questions typed.
HW
* Socratic Seminar (Group Two)
* Socratic Partner Observations will be due on Wednesday.
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Weekly Agenda:
* Socratics
* Sonnets
* Authors Chair/Cipher
Here we go. Let's see how well we can do with our Socratic. You are all expected to pay attention, use your resources, and engage your classmate. We prepared and we practiced. We should expect to see our best. This is a test grade.
1. Socratic Seminar (Group One)
2. Work Check - Questions typed.
HW
* Socratic Seminar (Group Two)
* Socratic Partner Observations will be due on Wednesday.
EC
* LE on Tuesday
* Poetry Club - Wednesdays
* SD Slam on 10/9
* Open House - THURSDAY NIGHT
Weekly Agenda:
* Socratics
* Sonnets
* Authors Chair/Cipher
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