Tuesday, June 9, 2015

NOTEBOOK CHECK/ROUGH DRAFT

SENIORS: I collected the notebooks for a Notebook Check; if you were absent today, be prepared to leave your notebook with me tomorrow.  Also, we started presentations of the slam poems; so far, so good! I am very happy with what is being presented (so far). We will continue with the presentations tomorrow, but we need to start right away: GET TO CLASS ON TIME.

 SOPHOMORES: You are still working on your slam poem.  I need to see your rough draft today so there will be time to discuss/change before you present.  If I do not see your rough draft, you will not be allowed to present and you will lose those points.  Print out a copy of your poem for presentation: the Netbook cart will be closed on finals day.

Friday, June 5, 2015

LATEST DUE DATES

SENIORS: If you haven't shared your slam rough draft with me, you need to do so NOW so I can check for appropriateness.  Presentations will begin Tuesday, June 9 and continue through Wednesday, June 10

There has been a change in the Notebook Check: I will look through them on Tuesday, June 9.

SOPHOMORES: The rough draft of your slam poem is  Tuesday, June 9.  You can share it sooner if you want.  All I will be looking for is classroom appropriateness of wording and subject matter.

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

ROUGH DRAFT DUE/WORK POEM

SENIORS: The rough draft of your slam poem is due tomorrow.  Don't worry if you don't have all the requirements; my main concern is checking for appropriate subject matter.

SOPHOMORES: We watched a 60 Minutes interview of Eminem; pay close attention to the section in which he demonstrates how he "bends" words to get them to rhyme.  

Monday, June 1, 2015

WORK SLAM/POETRY TERMS

SENIORS: We went over the examples of Love Poem Medley and The Shooter.  You had the rest of the period to work on your poem.  Due: Rough draft on Thursday, June 4; Final draft presentation to class, Tuesday, June 9.

Also, we are scheduled to go to the library for textbook return on Monday, June 8.  Bring all of your textbooks from all of your classes, unless you need them for a final.

SOPHOMORES: I handed out a Poetry Terms sheet; on it are the definitions of the different poetry elements you might choose for your slam poem. The assignment is to look up each term and provide an example in the space provided. Click on this link for a list of the terms. You can print out the list to turn in or wait to get a copy from me upon your return to class.