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Our poem for Day 18 is "First Fig" by Edna St. Vincent Millay.  Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  Annotate and make sense of this poem. Prompts today: Write a poem that follows this ABAB rhyme scheme.  From  Winter Tangerine : "Write three distinct childhood memories." And from  Writer's Digest :  " For today’s prompt, write an exotic poem. Set your poem in an exotic locale. Or maybe write about an exotic person, animal, or technology. And remember that your everyday things may be exotic to someone else. Honestly, I’ve found poets are a breed of exotic creature whenever I’m in a room full of “normal” adults. Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want. In other words, it’s more important to write a new poem than to stic...

Agenda: "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver Prompts for NaPoWriMo HW: Turn in 13.1-13.4 signed and th e drafts of 10-15 poems you've written.  * if you haven't turned work in (RJs, Book Projects, Essays, Poetry Drafts) the school will be calling home to see why. If you don't know how to turn things in on Schoology, please ask someone for help! No Zoom class today. Just get work turned in and I will see you for class on Monday.  Our poem for today is making the rounds and offering lots of comfort during these crazy times.  Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  Annotate and make sense of this poem. For today's prompts: write a poem that alternates between things you struggle with and ways the natural world responds like Oliver does in "Wild Geese." From  Winter Tan...

Agenda: Check-in "You Will Remember" by Pablo Neruda Prompts for NaPoWriMo HW: RJ 13.4 on a poem. Get 13.1-13.4 signed and turn in on Schoology.  Please submit the draft of 10-15 poems you've written by Friday.  * if you haven't turned work in (RJs, Book Projects, Essays, Poetry Drafts) the school will be calling home to see why. If you don't know how to turn things in on Schoology, please ask someone for help! Our Zoom class code has changed. Check Schoology or the Remind app for the link. I'm not going to post these publicly anymore. Obviously, please don't share our Zoom codes with others.  For check-in today, what is your favorite poem you've read so far this month?  Ok, our poem today is by Pablo Neruda.  Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  An...

Agenda: Check-in "For Black Poets..." by Ethridge Knight Prompts for NaPoWriMo HW: RJ 13.3 on a poem.  Read a poem and write a poem.  Aim for 10-15 by Wednesday. Please submit the drafts you have so far by Friday.  Hey, all. Our Zoom classes today are at 9:00 or 10:00. Periods 4, 5, or 6 will meet at 9:00 and with periods 2 and 3 meet at 10:00. The link is the same. Please make sure your first and last name are visible so I can admit you to the meeting and we can avoid the Zoom bombers. Here is the link:  https://lausd.zoom.us/j/810070746 For check-in today, write the number of poems you have written so far. Try to have 10-15 by Friday and submit drafts on Schoology.  Ok, our poem today is by Ethridge Knight Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  Annotate ...

Agenda: Check-in "Harlem" by Langston Hughes  Prompts for NaPoWriMo HW: RJ 13.3 on a poem.  Read a poem and write a poem.  Aim for 10-15 by Wednesday. Please submit drafts so far on Friday.  Hey, all. We're back for a short day today.  Our Zoom class is at 1:00. On Wednesday, I will meet with periods 4, 5, and 6 at 9:00 and with periods 2 and 3 at 10:00. The link is the same. Please make sure your first and last name are visible so I can admit you to the meeting and we can avoid the Zoom bombers. Here is the link:  https://lausd.zoom.us/j/169951141 Our poem today is "Harlem" by Langston Hughes.  Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  Annotate and make sense of this poem. Prompts for today: Write about a poem dream you have.  ...

Agenda: Check-in Q * Q * Song "The Laughing Heart" by Charles Bukowski Prompts for NaPoWriMo Day #2 HW: RJ 13.1 on a poem.  Read a poem and write a poem.  Aim for 10-15 by Wednesday.  We're half-way through April.  Welcome back, y'all. I hope you had a good break and have settled a little into this new normal.  Our Zoom class is at 9:00 today and we will talk about the schedule moving forward. Here is the link:  https://lausd.zoom.us/j/810070746 For our check-in: what was single moment in your Spring Break? OK, make sure you have all of your English stuff ready for today. Write your agenda and here's your quote for the week:  "Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity to our existence." by Audre Lorde. What do you think this Black American feminist means?  Our question of the week: Who and what defines who you really are?  Song: "Bookends" by Simon and Garfunkle Today's Po...

Our poem for Day 12 is  Read through the poem 3-4 times (preferably out loud).  What feeling/tone do you get from the poem?  What is it about?  What poetic elements do you notice happening in this poem?  Annotate and make sense of this poem. Prompts: Write a poem about what matters in life. What gives life meaning?  From  Winter Tangerine :  "Write a letter to your childhood best friend." And finally, from  Writer's Digest : "For today’s prompt, write a control poem. That is, write about having control, losing control, or sharing control with others. Of course, I expect at least one person to mention the control key on keyboards. And well, y’all always surprise me, because I can’t control which direction everyone is going to go with this prompt. Remember: These prompts are just springboards; you have the freedom to jump in any direction you want. In other words, it’s more important to write a new poem than ...