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April 27-May 1, 2020

4/27/2020

Objective: I can show my ability to read through a lens and provide evidence from my reading in a claim, cite, clarify format.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Open your Lens Directions and Template Slideshow AND your selected lens slideshow. This week you want to make sure you have completed slides 1-18.
- Review any comments you have received there. I went into every slideshow and checked your progress.
For a review of the slideshow expectations through slide 9 watch this.
For a review of Claim, Cite, Clarify, and expectations through slide 18 watch this.
- The example slideshow mentioned in the video is in Google Classroom under this week's Topic.
  - Once you have completed your slideshow through slide 18, hit "Turn In;" this is how I know you are ready for more feedback.
Exit Task: If you are caught up with this, make sure that you have finished *Poem 4, *Poem 5 AND *Short Lit. These are assessing your writing growth while we are out and are part of the required components. Please check your progress in Skyward. If you are reading a novel or book of poetry for your lens, make sure you are keeping up on your reading!

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According to the updated Creative Writing Expectations, you must turn in either *Short Lit. OR *Poem 5 April 23rd. You can see what you have completed thus far in Skyward. If you have completed both of these assignments already and are happy with your current score, review the options for this week to see if they are something you are interested in trying for our next due date in May.

Option 1

Why Would I Do This? If you haven't written a poem you are proud of from the work we have done thus far, this is your next option. You need to submit EITHER *Poem 5 OR *Short Lit. this week (whichever you haven't submitted yet).
Objective: I can identify color imagery in "Colors Passing Through Us" by Marge Piercy and utilize it in my own writing (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: You will need a box of crayons for this activity. If you do not have a box of crayons, there is a list of colors in Google Classroom for you to use.
- Read Marge Piercy’s “Colors Passing Through Us.” If you like, print and mark each color in the poem with the appropriate color from the box, or draw the images you imagine as it is read to you.
Select and print a picture and color it in as much detail as possible while 15-20 min. of the music plays.
- If you cannot print a picture, go back to the Picture Poem activity and select a colorful image to utilize.
- Write down the name of each color crayon (or use the list) you use (or see in the painting) on the back of the picture (or on a scrap piece of paper). Try to use/identify at least 10 different colors.
After the coloring time, look closely at the picture you just colored or selected.
Describe each of the following based on what you see in your picture, using the names of the colors, but also your imagination.
- Who               See
  What               Hear
  When              Smell
  Where           Taste
  Why               Feel
Exit Task: Your poem should be at least 15 lines. If you are proud of this poem, type it in *Poem 5 OR * Poem 6 for your April 23rd submission. You must include a picture of your coloring page OR a copy of the painting you selected with your submission.

Option 2

Why Would I Do This? If you have not completed *Short Lit. in Google Classroom, you need to write a story this semester. These are the options that have been presented so far. There will be very few story options as we continue. It is best to submit a story sooner than later because they often take multiple drafts.
Objective: I can review the stories I have drafted so far this semester and select one to continue to develop for feedback (W11-12.4).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your anthology and turn to the Short. Lit. tab that I gave you in class. The in-class work that you have done will follow this tab. Review what you have written so far to see if there is a story you would like to develop.
These are the story options which have been presented:
- Aphorism (Option 2 from last week)
- Allegory Story
- Magical Realism
- Travel Story
- Myth
- Fairy Tale Twist
- “A Rose for Emily” New Point of View
Exit Task: If you select one of these stories to complete fully, type your draft in *Short Lit. in Google Classroom. You are required to fully complete one story this semester.

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April 13-17, 2020

4/13/2020

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New Format

All assignment options will now be posted for the whole week (Monday or Wednesday depending on your class period).
You can then select which options you want to complete. You should try at least one new assignment each week to determine whether or not it is something you want to submit.
If not, you can go back to the assignments you already completed. Again, you DO NOT have to do EVERYTHING that is posted. Please read carefully and email questions when you have them.
Every week you should be working on your reading and Lens Directions and Template slideshow.

OPTION 1: Poetry Quiz

Why Would I Do This? This is a way to show you have a better understanding of some of the poetic devices than you did at the beginning of the semester. You can improve your current score on one of your grades in Skyward.
Objective: I can show my understanding of poetic devices.
Agenda:

Entry Task: Get out your anthology and review the poems we have explored this semester.
You may use your anthology on the quiz that is posted in Google Classroom.
Exit Task: Hit "Done" on the assignment in Google Classroom, so I know to check for your quiz score.

Option 2: Aphorism Reading

Why Would I Do This? If you did not turn in *Short Lit. on April 16th, AND you have not written a story you like yet, this is an example of the next story option.
Objective: I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain (RL11-12.1).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Copy the definition of aphorism into your anthology and copy from the list any that you have heard before.
- Review the directions and questions on the handout in Google Classroom.
Read “The Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez and complete the handout when you are finished. You can answer the questions directly in your anthology if you prefer.
If you liked the story, try writing one like it using the Aphorism handout in Google Classroom.
Exit Task: Don't forget to add the author and title to your Short Lit. page in your anthology!

Option 3: Scholarship Submission

Why Would I Do This? If you are a senior who has written something you already have gotten feedback on and perfected, submit it here for a chance to win $500. Remember, this is for CHS students only!

These will be submitted to the committee as is.
Your teacher is NOT on the reviewing committee.
It is best to use something you have received feedback and made edits to already.
This was last year's winner!

Option 4: Short Lit. or Poetry 5

Why Would I Do This? Your next poem or story is due April 23rd--This is an update to the Creative Writing Options. This is an opportunity to get ahead.
Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Login in to Google Classroom and get out your anthology.
Anthology Workshop Today:
- Begin to type in Google Classroom assignment *Poem 5 OR *Short Lit. The opposite of what you did last week!

Story options from this semester:

Poem options from this semester:

“Alabanza” Poem
Picture Poem
Morning Poem
Nature Poem
Tongue Twister
“Missed Chances” New Point of View
Poetry Poem
There will be one more poem option next week.

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April 4-12, 2020

4/4/2020

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Remember, your guide through all of this are the Creative Writing Options. Please continue to communicate with me via email. Below is an opportunity for you to catch up if you need it.

I will not be posting new work this week, but I am still available via email. If you have not already submitted *Poem 5 or *Short Lit. in Google Classroom, please review what has been posted here and submit ONE of these and hit "Turn In." Otherwise, continue to work on your Lens Directions and Template Slideshow in Google Classroom---for those of you who don't have time to read, this is a great opportunity to get back into it!

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April 3, 2020

4/3/2020

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Objective: I can utilize my reading through a lens with short literature to identify a theme that is universally relatable (RL2/RL10).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Go to Google Classroom and open Lens Directions & Template.
- Turn to the Lens Questions page in the back of your notebook.
- Remember: The goal is to turn this in by April 24th which is the Friday before we are scheduled to return to school. This is yet to be determined. I am willing to be flexible on the date that this is completed, but you should make sure that you are continuing to work on it.
- Technically, next week is spring break. I will not be posting new work during that week. You can use the opportunity to catch up or take a break yourself.
- Remember to follow the Creative Writing Options; now that we have resumed "school" it is important that you submit the works that will be apart of your final anthology for feedback.
Review Getting to Theme and slides to complete (24)
- This is part of the “B” work
Finish reading your short literature and write theme statement
Exit Task: Once you have finished your theme statement and self-assess on the rubric. Raise your hand when you are finished for the teacher to check.

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April 2, 2020

4/2/2020

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This is the REQUIRED assignment for the week of March 30-April 3rd. Please complete in Short Lit. or Poem 5 in Google Classroom.

Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Login in to Google Classroom and get out your anthology.
Anthology Workshop Today:
- Your next poem or story is due today!
- Begin to type in Google Classroom assignment *Poem 5 OR *Short Lit.
  - If you already submitted in *Short Lit. you will need to start to work on your poems (Begin by submitting to *Poem 4). Otherwise, the choice is yours!
- Current Choices (click on blue link for more information):
  - Poetry Poem
  - “A Rose for Emily” New Point of View
  - “Missed Chances” New Point of View
  - Tongue Twister
  - Fairy Tale Twist
  - Nature Poem
  - Myth
  - Morning Poem
  - Travel Story
  - Picture Poem
  - Magical Realism
  - “Alabanza” Poem
  - Allegory Story
  - Contest or Scholarship Entry (See topic in Google Classroom)
Exit Task: “Turn In” a draft of either a story or poem by the end of the period and return your Chromebook to the cart

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April 1, 2020

4/1/2020

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This is an OPTIONAL assignment. The Short Lit. or Poem 5 is the only required assignment this week.

Objective: I can develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing plot development (W11-12.5).
Agenda:

Entry Task: Go to Google Classroom; sign in to EdPuzzle using your Google account
- Complete the Edpuzzle to review allegory
IF you have not determined what you will turn in tomorrow for *Short Lit. OR *Poem 5 (*Poem 4 if this is your first poem this semester), there are two more draft options in Google Classroom based on the work from this week. Otherwise, you can continue with what you selected from last Thursday 3/26.
In Google Classroom, from Poetry or Stories select either
- “Alabanza” Poem OR
- Allegory Draft
Exit Task: “Turn in” your draft for the day. You will be turning in a final poem or story draft tomorrow! Is the work you did today what you want to work on for tomorrow? Consider how much time you will need to develop the idea fully.

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CW Daily Objective and Agenda

April 27-May 1, 2020

April 20-24, 2020

Required

Option 1

Option 2

April 13-17, 2020

New Format

OPTION 1: Poetry Quiz

Option 2: Aphorism Reading

Option 3: Scholarship Submission

Option 4: Short Lit. or Poetry 5

April 4-12, 2020

April 3, 2020

April 2, 2020

This is the REQUIRED assignment for the week of March 30-April 3rd. Please complete in Short Lit. or Poem 5 in Google Classroom.

April 1, 2020

This is an OPTIONAL assignment. The Short Lit. or Poem 5 is the only required assignment this week.

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CW Daily Objective and Agenda

April 27-May 1, 2020

April 20-24, 2020

Required

Option 1

Option 2

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April 13-17, 2020

New Format

OPTION 1: Poetry Quiz

Option 2: Aphorism Reading

Option 3: Scholarship Submission

Option 4: *Short Lit. or *Poetry 5

April 4-12, 2020

April 3, 2020

April 2, 2020

This is the REQUIRED assignment for the week of March 30-April 3rd. Please complete in *Short Lit. or *Poem 5 in Google Classroom.

April 1, 2020

This is an OPTIONAL assignment. The *Short Lit. or *Poem 5 is the only required assignment this week.

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Option 4: Short Lit. or Poetry 5

This is the REQUIRED assignment for the week of March 30-April 3rd. Please complete in Short Lit. or Poem 5 in Google Classroom.

This is an OPTIONAL assignment. The Short Lit. or Poem 5 is the only required assignment this week.