Perks Continued!

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a)  Quiz
b) Journal - see prompts below
c) Reading Time

2. Discussion TMRW - Be ready to share. Be ready to discuss the poem!

* I just remembered...
* The best thing about....
* I have to say something about my last letter...
* I don't feel very well....
* The first time I....

2. Memoir Share

Homework:
* Perks - Pages 89 - 122 for Friday. Expect a quiz!
* Charlie's Book List - Go back through the book and make a list of every book title Charlie has read or is currently reading...we will add to this...and will use it later!  ; )
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

Perks - Reading Time, Writing, Poem Discussion

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a) Journal - see prompts below
b) Discussion - Poem, Letters, Etc...
c) Reading Time

* Have you ever heard of....
* When we were getting ready to leave...
* I had an amazing feeling when...
* The good news is...
* I probably shouldn't be writing about this...

2. Memoir Share


Homework:
* Perks - Pages 54 - 88 for TMRW- Expect a quiz - bring in your own question with the answer!
*** Continue to add notes for the poem (pages 70-72) - we will discuss this in depth.
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

Monday 9/28 - Quiz, Discussion, Chbosky Interview

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a)  Quiz
b) Journal - see prompts below
b) Chbosky Interview - Notes.  Ideas about the author, the characters, the story...
c) Discussion/Reading Time

* I know what you think I am about to write is....
* Yesterday was like....
* I should mention that...
* When we were all getting ready to leave...
* I just had an amazing feeling when....

2. Memoir Share


Homework:
* Perks - Pages 54 - 88 for Tuesday - Expect a quiz. Bring in your own question with the answer!
*** Take notes on the poem (pages 70-72) - we will discuss this in depth.
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

Perks - Journal, Discussion, Reading Time

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a) Journal - see prompts below
b) Discussion - Notes
c) Reading Time

* It was one of those days...
* I do not know anything about...
* I don't want to go into detail...
* When the school year started...
* I always wanted to be on a.....

2. Memoir Share


Homework:
* Perks - Pages 42 - 53 for Monday - Expect a quiz. Bring in your own question with the answer!
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

Perks - Quiz, Journal, Discussion

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a) Quiz
b) Journal - see prompts below
b) Discussion - Notes

* I am writing to you because...
* I don't remember much...
* I just don't understand why....
* I don't have a lot of time...
* One thing I do know is....
* Honestly, I don't like...
* This one night...
* I never told you...
* To tell you the truth...
* And my...

2. Memoir Share


Homework:
* Perks - Part One - Pages 42 - 53 for Friday
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

Perks - Journaling and Writing

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a) Journal - see prompts below
b) Independent Reading Time

* I am writing to you because...
* I don't remember much...
* I just don't understand why....
* I don't have a lot of time...
* One thing I do know is....
* Honestly, I don't like...
* This one night...
* I never told you...
* To tell you the truth...
* And my...

2. Memoir Share


Homework:
* Perks - Part One - Pages 2 - 39 by Thursday
* Post Its - One thing you like, one thing you notice, one thing you find interesting for each letter.
State the page, the specific text, your reason for wanting to discuss it!  Have fun with this!

The Perks of American Lit!

Hello Juniors!

1. Perks
a) Journal - see prompts below
b) Anticipation Guide
c) Reading

* I am writing to you because...
* I don't remember much...
* I just don't understand why....
* I don't have a lot of time...
* One thing I do know is....
* Honestly, I don't like...
* This one night...
* I never told you...
* To tell you the truth...
* And my...

2. Memoir Share
3. Class Blog Access

Homework:
* Bring your copy of Perks!

American Literature - Show and Tell

Hello Juniors!

1. Your OWN example of American Literature! What statement does it say about being American? *Share and xplain why this speaks to you or why you consider it relevant/important.  How does it relate to our initial questions.  See below:

a) What does it mean to be an American?
b) How do you define the American Dream? Is it still alive?
c) How do you think other countries feel about Americans? Why?
d) What do/did Americans write about?
e) What have been some struggles (or continue to be struggles) in the American way of life?

2. Group pieces - what did you notice, what is your piece of American Literature saying? Is is positive or negative? Class Discussion

3. Six Word Memoir Share

Homework:
*Additional Credit Opportunity - boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer, chocolate chip cookies  ; )

American Literature Intro Discussion Continued

Hello Juniors!

1. Discussion Q's from yesterday - open forum

a) What does it mean to be an American?
b) How do you define the American Dream? Is it still alive?
c) How do you think other countries feel about Americans? Why?
d) What do/did Americans write about?
e) What have been some struggles (or continue to be struggles) in the American way of life?

2. Rejoin your group - what is your piece of American Literature saying? Is is positive or negative?
3. Class discussion - comments, notes, confusions, clips
4. Six Word Memoir Share

Homework:
*Additional Credit Opportunity - boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer, chocolate chip cookies  ; )
*Bring in your OWN example of American Literature! What statement does it say about being American? This can be a song, a poem, an essay, favorite book, an advertisement, a movie review? Please make sure you can explain why this speaks to you or why you consider it relevant/important.

Intro to American Literature

Hello Juniors!

1. Intro to American Literature
Respond to at least THREE of the following questions:

a) What does it mean to be an American?
b) How do you define the American Dream? Is it still alive?
c) How do you think other countries feel about Americans? Why?
d) What do/did Americans write about? 
e) What have been some struggles (or continue to be struggles) in the American way of life?

2. Read/annotate a specific piece of text in small groups
3. Six Word Memoir Share
4. Additional Credit Opportunity - boxes of tissues, hand sanitizer, chocolate chip cookies  ; )


Homework:
1) Finish reading/annotating your given selection in the handout
2) Read another selection of your choice and annotate

"School Kills Creativity" - Take Away

Hello Juniors!

1. TED Talk - Ken Robinson - "School Kills Creativity" - 20 minutes
*  Take notes - anything that you agree/disagree with - what stands out to you
*  Discussion
*  Concluding Paragraph - Change of mind/heart and/or Take Away (6-8 sentences)

2. Six Word Memoir Share
3. Notebook, Folder, Planner, Pens - Check

No Homework

Assembly/Memoir Due

Hello Juniors!


1. Six Word Memoir - Due - Credit/No Credit

2. Assembly

3. We will continue with the TED Talk - Ken Robinson - "School Kills Creativity" - on Monday

 Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Planner, Textbook, Pens Check on Monday

School Kills Creativty/Six Word Memoir

Hello Juniors!

1. Six Word Memoir - PowerPoint, Ideas, Examples
* Due on Tomorrow.

2. Statement Exercise: Agree/Disagree with your thoughtful and creative insight and explanation
    * TED Talk - Ken Robinson - "School Kills Creativity" - 20 minutes

Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Pens Check on Monday
* Six Word Memoir due tomorrow
* Assembly tmrw - meet in classroom

The Power of Your Words!

Hello Juniors!

We will be getting our books today.  You will need your ID.

1. What is Education?  Peer Share. Discussion. Turn it in.

2. Six Word Memoir - PowerPoint, Ideas, Examples
* Due on Thursday

3. Statement Exercise - Agree/Disagree with your thoughtful and creative insight and explanation.
More to Follow...

Homework:
* Notebook, Folder/Binder, Pens Check on Thursday
* Six Word Memoir due Thursday

Welcome 9/8

Hello Students!

Welcome to American Literature

Complete Index Card Activity:
1. Full Name and/or Nickname
2. TWO Truths ONE Lie
3. Bottom Corner - Last Years English Teacher

Activity: What is Education?
* Read the handout, participate in the activity, see examples, complete your writing task.

This assignment is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. You may write it or type it.
This is your first opportunity. Please make your best impression.

For tomorrow you will need:
* What Is Education - Quote Response
* Writers Notebook
* Folder/Binder to keep your handouts
* Pens/Pencils/Highlighter