Quarter 4, Week 1 of 10 (Perpetually Under Construction)

Since this is creative writing, I'm going to be creative and try a new format.

You have the due-dates in the column to the right.

You know that every day will start 

with time for writing warm-up, 

a short lesson of some kind, 

and then some time to 

work on your own.

Other than that, I'm not going through the motions 

of creating a blog post that looks 

pretty much the same each week, 

just to say I have one.

Hopefully, 

you can jump on-board with me and try something new!

If it doesn't work, we have a great structure to return to...

Let's talk discovery...and writing to inspire.

What do you want to discover? 

How will you be inspired? 

In what ways will you grow this quarter?

Read about how some current-day authors get inspired to write.

Quote of the moment:

Get busy livin', or get busy dyin'. 

-Andy Dufresne/Ellis Redding, The Shawshank Redemption

adapted from 

Stephen King's Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption

Quarter 3, Week 10 of 10

Officially, Major Project #5 is due at the end of the quarter, March 15! Continue working on your project until you see a  grade on it from me.

Monday, March 12

Due Today: open mind

Learning Target: RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text...provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text. W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach...

Classwork

1. Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
2. After: Extemporaneous writing about peace (5 minutes)
3. Then: Read The King Center homepage ONLY. As you read, consider the following
• Who was Dr. King, really? What was his message? Why did it need to be heard?
• Is is message still relevant today? How? Why?
• Does your writing reflect any of Dr. King's ideas?
4. Next:  Individual work-time for Major Project #5

Target Practice:  My major project is proficient or better based on my proposal letter. Fist-5?

Homework

• The International Peace Poem Project is accepting submissions until the end of the week. If you would like to revise your writing into a publishable poem, please revise it and send to me. If you would like to work on it with me, I can do so outside of class time. Kekaulike students were selected as winners of the contest in the past, and had their poems published! Click here to see poems and learn more information. I must receive completed entries by Thursday, March 15 at 2:15!
• Continue writing major project #5

Thursday, March 8

Due Today: open mind

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach... L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
2. After: Individual student work time
3. During: student-teacher meetings
4. Next: International Peace Poem contest reminder

Target Practice: My major project is proficient or better based on my proposal letter. Fist-5?

Homework

• The International Peace Poem Project is accepting submissions until the end of the week. If you would like to revise your writing into a publishable poem, please revise it and send to me. If you would like to work on it with me, I can do so outside of class time. Kekaulike students were selected as winners of the contest in the past, and had their poems published! Click here to see poems and learn more information. I must receive completed entries by Thursday, March 15 at 2:15!
• Continue writing major project #5

Looking Ahead...Seniors- Good luck on your presentations! Everyone- have a great spring break! Keep writing!

Quarter 3, Week 9 of 10

Major Project #5 is due at the end of the quarter, March 15!

Monday, March 5

Due Today: Major Project #5 Proposal

Learning Target: RL.11-12.9 Demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics. L.11-12.5 Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Read The 28 Most Powerful Poetry Lines... After reading the full list, choose three and write them out in your journal- along with the poem title and author's name. If you have time, feel free to peruse the comments...there are more!
2. After: Search for the three poems that you chose and read each one. After, respond to at least one in your journal. Use the two sets of questions below to guide your response.
• What kind of poem do you think it is? Why do you think the author chose this genre? How does the poem make you feel? Does the author's use of a particular style or poetic devices create this feeling within you?
• Did this activity improve your comfort level with reading poetry? Why or why not?
3. Then: Complete the survey on Google Classroom.
4. Next:  Individual work-time for Major Project #5

Target Practice: I learned something new about poetry today and feel more comfortable with reading it on my own. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue writing major project #5

Tuesday, March 6

Due Today: open mind

Learning Target:  W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
2. After: Individual student work time
3. During: student-teacher meetings
4. Next: Enrichment Reminder: Beginning Acting Showcase, Vocabulary

Target Practice: I can complete a draft of major project #5 for teacher/peer review next week. Fist-5?

Homework

• Continue writing major project #5

Thursday, March 8

Due Today: open mind

Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Classwork

1. Do Now: Conduct your own writing warm-up before starting work today (list available to the right, if you need it)
2. After: Individual student work time
3. During: student-teacher meetings
4. Next: Enrichment Reminder: Beginning Acting Showcase, Vocabulary

Target Practice: I can complete a draft of major project #5 for teacher/peer review next week.. Fist-5?

Homework

• Finish writing a draft of major project #5 by next class

Looking Ahead...finish major project #5 for teacher review next week!