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....
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