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May 31, 2017

5/31/2017

Objective: I can learn more about and write about a famous figure who is inspirational to me in order to make him/her seem inspirational to others.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Select a "profession" listed on the board by tallying which one you are most interested in learning about.
- Listen to the story about a woman in the profession you selected from Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
- Choose a historical figure (or two if you are undecided) from the list provided.
- Look up the figure(s) in Wikipedia or other online resources.
- Read a little about your choice(s) to ensure (s)he is a person of interest for you. If you were undecided, you need to make a choice now.
- Answer the following questions about your figure:
  1. Who is (s)he?
  2. What did (s)he do that was of note?
  3. When did this occur?
  4. Where did this occur?
  5. Why did this occur?
- Choose one of the following sentence beginnings below, and complete the sentence for your figure.
  1. The thing that I regret most about my life is . . .
  2. If I could accomplish one more thing, I would . . .
  3. The accomplishment that I am proudest of is . . .
  4. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose . . .
  5. The saddest moment in life was when . . .
  6. My favorite childhood memory is . . .
  7. The thing that scares me the most is . . .
- Compose a short story in first-person, speaking as the historical figure where you explain the figure's wish, dream, or fear.
- If you select to complete this story it should include at least 1 fact about the who, what, when, where, and why you answered above.
- Alternatively, if you would rather do a final autobiographical piece today, you may
- Exit Task: Share who your figure was with the class and one new fact you learned about him/her.

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May 30, 2017~Jaxen's Birthday!

5/30/2017

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Objective: Shel Silverstein is one of the most beloved poets of all time because of the humorous and child-like nature of his writing. This is one poet that most people remember from their childhood who helps to foster a love for reading poetry. Today you are going to play with one of his poems by inspecting its rhyme scheme and rhythm.

Entry Task: Get into two or three groups—at least 2, no more than 4 people.

1. Read the poem given to you out loud in your group.
2.     Identify the rhyme scheme—labeling with A, B, C, etc. along the right side of the poem.
3.     Identify the rhythm—counting the syllables and numbering along the left side of the poem.
4.     All group members copy the numbers along the left-hand margin of a page in your anthology and the letters along the right-hand margin.
5.     Copy the rhythm numbers and rhyme scheme letters onto the construction paper.
6.     Choose a topic like zoo, cookies, whatever, something general that you all know about.
7.     Title your anthology page and your legal-sized paper with your topic.
8.     As a group, write a poem about your topic using the rhythm and rhyme scheme from the Silverstein poem. (You can be off a syllable or two on the rhythm, and you can change two rhymes in the poem)
9.     Everyone must have a copy of the poem in the journal AND the poem must be copied in color on the legal-sized paper.
10. When finished, cut out your copy of the Silverstein poem and tape over your poem in your journal.
11. Pass around your journals and sign each others’ copy of your poem, so you know who worked on it.
12. Make sure all your names are on the legal-sized paper.

Exit Task: Turn the legal-sized paper in to teacher.

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May 29, 2017~Memorial Day

5/29/2017

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May 26, 2017

5/26/2017

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Objective: I can pat myself on the back for coming to school today!
Agenda:

Entry Task: Both Lord of the Rings and Creative Writing will meet in Mrs. Leonetti's room.
- LotR: Continue The Return of the King
- Creative Writing: Submit Anthology Draft 3
Exit Task: Thank Miss Frost for being here the Friday before Memorial weekend. Be safe!

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
- Continue Return of the King
- What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Continue working on slideshow rough draft

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May 25, 2017

5/25/2017

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Objective: I can review the writing I completed this week and select the piece I am most invested in to add to and revise for publication.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get a chromebook and review your writing for the week if you did not do this yesterday
- We will ALSO be watching the movie today, so if you would rather not multi-task, you can turn in your Anthology Draft 3 through Monday, 5/29-please seriously consider whether you will do this on your own time (if you're here, you could do it tomorrow in class)
  - Select which piece you want to turn in for feedback
  - Type your preferred piece--you should consider making additions/revisions as you type
- Enjoy the film--remember your hero's journey or poem draft are participation points, but they can also be one of your Anthology drafts!
Exit Task: Submit your work into Anthology Draft 3 by Monday 5/29!

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
- Begin Return of the King
- What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Continue working on slideshow rough draft. MEET IN LEONETTI'S room tomorrow (if you're here . . .)

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May 24, 2017

5/24/2017

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Objective: I can think about my life experience and write about them using poetic and literary techniques to help develop my own style of writing.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Put your finger on the children's book you would like to hear today.
- Follow along to your choice of children's books--if it's a favorite, use the book review sheet as a way to summarize it or your own favorite for your anthology
- Review the Autobiography Assignment options. Select one and follow the directions to complete the assignment in your notebook.
- OR if you have already written a favorite this week, you may use today to write your Anthology Draft 3 in Google Classroom (remember we will watch the movie tomorrow)
Exit Task: Class or partner share out? Select which and share your ideas in the classroom.

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out pen(cil) and piece of paper. Review the questions on the handout.
- Follow along with Clash of the Gods: Tolkien’s Monsters and answer the questions
- Go over answers with a partner and be sure you have them all
Exit Task: Turn in your answers to Ms. Frost

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May 23, 2017

5/23/2017

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Objective: I know the elements of a fairy tale, and I can utilize them to write my own twisted version of a well-known tale.
Agenda:

Entry Task: What is your favorite fairy tale? Have you ever seen or read other versions of it? How were the similar or different?
- Two volunteers to read aloud Margaret Atwood's "There Once Was"
  - What does she do to the traditional ideals of a fairy tale?
- Read Mac Hammond's "Once Upon a Time There was a Man"
  - What does he do the traditional ideals of a fairy tale?
- Copy the bolded elements of a Fairy Tale into your anthology from the PowerPoint
  - Select one of the options to outline your own idea for a twisted fairy tale utilizing as many of the elements of a fairy tale as you can
Exit Task: Share your fairy tale ideas with a partner you do not normally share ideas with to get a fresh perspective!

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
- Finsh Two Towers
- What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Continue working on slideshow rough draft

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May 22, 2017

5/22/2017

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Objective: I can read "Colors Passing Through Us" by Marge Piercy and imitate its colorful imagery by coloring and utilizing crayon titles to describe your picture.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Chat with a friend about your favorite color--why do you think it is? Has it changed?
Read this! "Colors Passing Through Us" by Marge Piercy
Select this! From the coloring pages provided, select one
- Utilize as many colors as possible to color your picture--one the back, write down the names of the crayons from the box of 96 you use to color your picture.
Try this! After you color, use the quote on the back of the sheet and the list of colors to write your own poem modeled after Piercy's.
- Consider: She has 9 stanzas organized primarily by color, do you want to imitate this style?
Exit Task: Share your poem with a partner across the room WITHOUT showing them your picture. Can they guess what you colored?

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
- Continue Two Towers
- What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Continue working on slideshow rough draft

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May 19, 2017

5/19/2017

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Objective: I can expand my writing by trying a new kind of story or poem while viewing a class-selected movie.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Sit where you are comfortable for viewing
- Review the hero's journey story or the movie poem you selected
- Continue the film selected by your class
Exit Task: Make note of your ideas for your story or poem

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
Continue The Two Towers
What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Have a great weekend!

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May 18, 2017

5/18/2017

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Objective: I can review the writing I completed this week and select the piece I am most invested in to add to and revise for publication.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get a chromebook and review your writing for the week
- Go to Creative Writing Google Classroom and read feedback for Anthology Draft 1
- Select which piece you want to turn in for feedback from this week
- Type your preferred piece--you should consider making additions/revisions as you type
- Share your work with a partner to check for grammatical errors before you submit
Exit Task: Submit your work into Assignment 2 of our new classroom--I can't wait to see what you share with me!

Objective: I can understand the connections between Lord of the Rings and Beowulf.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Have out slideshow rough draft
Start The Two Towers
What are the values of the culture (hobbit, elves, man, dwarf) of the character
Exit Task: Continue working on slideshow rough draft

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