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Agenda: Check-in 2020 Graduation Speech Poetry Slam Sign-Up HW: RJ 17.3 read for 20-30 minutes and record.  Hey all. Can you feel it? I'm starting to. It's starting to feel like the end of the year.  Zoom classes today are at 9:00 and 10:15. See you there! Check-in for today: What is your favorite quote?  Ok, so here is my culmination speech (at least the draft I have so far). *Ms. Nakada reads her speech to the class.  * insert wild applause.  OK, so now, I need to set the stage for our Poetry Slam!  I have gotten some amazing pieces. You can either give me permission to enter your video as submitted, or you could perform it live here on Zoom, but I'll be giving 20 points extra credit to all participants so go for it!!! It is a great event and tradition and I don't want it to die... 😟😢☹️ That is all! Have a good rest of your week.

Agenda: Check-in 2018 Graduation Speech Quote and Topic Brainstorm HW: RJ 17.2 read for 20-30 minutes and record.  OK, it's Tuesday so we will Zoom at 1:00. 15 week grades are due tomorrow so make sure you get work turned in! Here is my graduation speech from 2018.   So, last year's speech was urging people to have the courage to take a stand for who they are and what they believe in.  Two years ago it was about making the most of the  most of each moment in our lives.  What is this year's speech about?  What are some topics that come to mind? I'm thinking about letting go of expectations, slowing down, or focusing on one thing at a time.  If you are having a hard time with a topic, you can think about themes we've discussed in class like: the importance of telling your story/your truth, not judging people based on stereotypes, taking a stand for what you believe, or following the golden rule.  Another strategy for a topic co