Poems we love and the reasons we love them.
OR
Poems we hate and the reasons we hate them.
Today is about reading (or viewing). We are going to find pieces we love and write response pieces, but in class today we are going to read and share and read and share. Your writing options are listed on the following page.
Please don't select number 6.
Response Poem Ideas
Crystal
Kristie
Aleena
Tyler
Harley
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014
Today we read the chapter titled Truce from Starkey's Poetry Writing Theme and Variations.
You need to annotate the chapter (and the poems).
You also need to complete the Your Turn assignment on the final pages of the chapter.
You need to annotate the chapter (and the poems).
You also need to complete the Your Turn assignment on the final pages of the chapter.
Monday, February 3, 2014
February 3, 2014
Today we're going to focus on keeping a writer's notebook, or a journal (if that word suits you).
We'll talk about uses and forms.
We'll talk about whether or not we'd like to share them (and with whom we'd like to share them).
I feel like keeping a writer's notebook (a place to jot down nuances, oddities, whatever you deem appropriate) keeps us mindful.
What can you include? The answer is anything that you want to include.
I have a notebook where I write down the things my children say. Felix only says mama and dada, but they're in the book. I don't write down everything Anders says; but when he says something particularly funny, interesting, or moving; I pull out the notebook and write. I don't just write though. I look back through the book and smile at the memories we have. The entries are tiny, but they bring me back to a time when Anders was three or two and even more innocent than he is now. Without the notebook the memories would be gone.
My father in law smokes his camel non filters backwards. When I asked him why, he let me know that it was because of Vietnam. If you smoked them backwards, then your officer wouldn't know who the butts belonged to...it burned the "brand" off? No smoking at night because of the glow? Cupping the cigarette with the palm of your hand hid this...right?
Lists...I have a love/hate relationship with them.
The idea is to write in these for three weeks without editing... just write.
You can use your computer, your phone, a little notebook, a larger notebook, or a combination of these.
Where do we write?
Do we have rituals?
Should we select a space?
Should we have rituals?
What kind of rituals will work?
Homework: Come up with a writing exercise to complete. Create an example or "model piece" for us to look at when understanding your prompt (your exercise).
Get yourself a journal and a ritual...
We'll talk about uses and forms.
We'll talk about whether or not we'd like to share them (and with whom we'd like to share them).
I feel like keeping a writer's notebook (a place to jot down nuances, oddities, whatever you deem appropriate) keeps us mindful.
What can you include? The answer is anything that you want to include.
I have a notebook where I write down the things my children say. Felix only says mama and dada, but they're in the book. I don't write down everything Anders says; but when he says something particularly funny, interesting, or moving; I pull out the notebook and write. I don't just write though. I look back through the book and smile at the memories we have. The entries are tiny, but they bring me back to a time when Anders was three or two and even more innocent than he is now. Without the notebook the memories would be gone.
My father in law smokes his camel non filters backwards. When I asked him why, he let me know that it was because of Vietnam. If you smoked them backwards, then your officer wouldn't know who the butts belonged to...it burned the "brand" off? No smoking at night because of the glow? Cupping the cigarette with the palm of your hand hid this...right?
Lists...I have a love/hate relationship with them.
The idea is to write in these for three weeks without editing... just write.
You can use your computer, your phone, a little notebook, a larger notebook, or a combination of these.
Where do we write?
Do we have rituals?
Should we select a space?
Should we have rituals?
What kind of rituals will work?
Homework: Come up with a writing exercise to complete. Create an example or "model piece" for us to look at when understanding your prompt (your exercise).
Get yourself a journal and a ritual...
Thursday, January 30, 2014
January 30
Some Basics
Before we go any further, I'd like to make you aware of a few expectations I have for this class (and all of my classes really).
1. Be present
I'm not just talking about being in the classroom, because we all know that we can be in a room and our minds can be elsewhere. To be present you need to turn off your phones and screens (unless you are truly only typing) and be here. Be in these moments. I plan on making them as engaging as possible and I need you to be present in order for this to work.
2. Late work
Any work handed in late (not emailed to me...actually handed in) will not exceed the standard.
I will not accept late work after two weeks.
I will have Academic Initiative AI grades.
Before we go any further, I'd like to make you aware of a few expectations I have for this class (and all of my classes really).
1. Be present
I'm not just talking about being in the classroom, because we all know that we can be in a room and our minds can be elsewhere. To be present you need to turn off your phones and screens (unless you are truly only typing) and be here. Be in these moments. I plan on making them as engaging as possible and I need you to be present in order for this to work.
2. Late work
Any work handed in late (not emailed to me...actually handed in) will not exceed the standard.
I will not accept late work after two weeks.
I will have Academic Initiative AI grades.
- on time and amazing (super polished) = 100
- on time and good (maybe a few errors) = 85.
- one class period late = 65
- more than one class period late =50
- more than two weeks late (no credit for AI)
3. Respect
Be safe.
Be kind.
Be gentle.
This is my mantra with my children and also in my classroom. Be kind to each other. Be gentle with your words and your actions. I sure hope I don't need to review safety :)
4. Work hard
Today we read a piece titled Perfectionism by Anne Lamott. I just want you to keep it in mind as you write. Always. I'll remind you of it later in the semester and may have you revisit it if you are struggling with insecurities or perfectionism.
Homework (we started this in class)
Write about lunch.
You can write about anything associated with this word. How do canned carrots look so uniform and why do they have that crinkle-fry look to them? Why is it when you walk into a lunchroom you feel like everyone is staring at you even though maybe only three people even notice you. What was it like eating hot lunch as a child (or cold lunch for that matter)? I feel kind of like cold lunch kids were playing the lottery each day, or that maybe each day was like Christmas (yum...salami cheese and pickle sandwiches (pesto please) along with pineapple slices and goldfish) or perhaps more like report card day (peanut butter and jelly...soggy white bread...an old apple). I could go on and on about lunch.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Our First Day
Today I really wanted to understand why you are here, so I asked you.
Your assignment for Wednesday is to make a list of things you will never write about.
250 words (give or take 50 words--so 200-300 words). I probably won't count them (fyi).
What is the purpose of this assignment?
I want to see what you are willing to write about. Asking you for a list of what you won't write about seems like a good place to start.
Your assignment for Wednesday is to make a list of things you will never write about.
250 words (give or take 50 words--so 200-300 words). I probably won't count them (fyi).
What is the purpose of this assignment?
I want to see what you are willing to write about. Asking you for a list of what you won't write about seems like a good place to start.
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