Homework: Juniors and Seniors

Homework, Seniors: 

1. Revise your poem based on the feedback/brainstorming we did in class today. Gallery walk tomorrow.

2. Start thinking about the song you would choose for the Senior Song Book: the song that meant the most to you or best represented your high school experience.

ANNOUNCEMENT:  Mr. Fanning is looking for a senior to tutor a 10th grader in his English and possibly History work.  The parents will pay $10/hour and you can use your study halls to do so if you can't stay after school.  There is the possibility of making $30-$40 a week if you are proactive on this. See Mr. Fanning if you are interested.
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Homework, Juniors: Finish analyzing the poem you read today in class using the modified TYPCASTT below. Demonstrate the completion of the assignment in your annotations as well as a paragraph that discusses the poet's use of imagery.

Modified TYPCASTT

1. Annotate the title: ask at least two questions and write down connotations. 2. Read the entire poem to yourself and repeat until you know the detailed narrative. 3. Paraphrase: “In this poem, the speaker describes....” 4. Underline the imagery and write about it in the margin. Is it auditory? Visual? Olfactory (sniff, sniff), Gustatory (yum, yum) Figurative? How does it create a tone and/or mood? 5. Circle any lines that are related to the subject matter we are discussing in class (photography, color, race etc.). In the margins, jot down what the speaker seem to be saying about the subject. 6. Reread the last lines of the poem - what do they leave the reader with? How do these lines help develop the argument of the poem? 7. Look for repetition. Where are things repeated? Is the poem circular? How does that further develop the poem’s theme? 8. Write down the poem’s theme. It may take a few tries until you get it right. Take your time:)

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/learning/guide/239156#poem

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171733*

http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/88v/harlemdancer.html

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/175784*

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/171767*

On the Subway

Ekphrastic Poem #2, Due Tomorrow, Monday, March 31

Please have two copies of your poem printed in class tomorrow and if possible, the photograph you used to display next to your poem.

Homework for ALL!

Graded Homework for Everyone!

1. Draft an ekphrastic poem based on a photograph. You can use a personal photo or a photograph from another source. Use this link to brainstorm ideas before you start writing: When Pictures Speak—Writing Photograph Inspired Poems - The Loft Literary Center

2. Print four copies of the poem for workshop tomorrow. 

History Lesson by Natasha Trethewey : The Poetry Foundation

Photo of a Girl on a Beach by Carmen Giménez Smith : The Poetry Foundation

When Pictures Speak—Writing Photograph Inspired Poems - The Loft Literary Center

Poetic Devices in Action! And homework!

Juniors: Read "History Lesson" and write a paragraph that articulates the theme and discusses the details that support that theme. All students who were on the college trip should do the same for either "Photograph, September 11" or "War Photograph" 

Seniors: Finish revisions of poetic device video and send it to me by tomorrow at noon. 

Texts and Exercises for Thursday and Friday 

History Lesson by Natasha Trethewey : The Poetry Foundation

Photo of a Girl on a Beach by Carmen Giménez Smith : The Poetry Foundation

When Pictures Speak—Writing Photograph Inspired Poems - The Loft Literary Center

Metaphor: A Broken Heart

Poetry Analysis and Short Films

11A and 11D - Write an analytical paragraph on the theme of "Photograph, 9/11" (11D)/ "War Photograph" (11A)

12B - Write a paragraph on "History Lesson" that discusses the theme of the poem and the supporting details.

12CD - Finish your videos and send them to me by midnight.

Seniors: By Friday, email me the OPTIC and TPCASTT that you were planning on using for your presentations.

Homework and Presentations

SENIORS  -- Ekphrastic Poetry Presentations Tomorrow

12CD: Kevin, Naziah, Alex, and Ben V.
12B: Esther, Lisa, Cheyenne, and Matt Tonda

Make sure to follow all instructions and be prepared with copies of the poem in class for all of your classmates. Assignment: Ekphrastic Poetry Presentation

HOMEWORK, JUNIORS AND SENIORS: Bring in a photograph to write about. It can be a personal photo, a historical photo or one from the newspaper. 

Poets of the Week (as determined by your votes)
Elijah Hayward
Vera Simmons
Ilan Shlossberg
Victoria Burke
Matthew Tonda
Alex Djokovic
Jenna Otero

Final Ekphrastic Poem and Reflection (checklist) DUE on MONDAY

FINAL DRAFT OF EKPHRASTIC POEM AND COMPLETED CHECKLIST  DUE ON MONDAY!

*Please have TWO copies printed for class: one to turn in to me and one for the gallery walk.
*You can choose whether you want to publish your poem anonymously
*If you have a color printer, print a copy of the painting as well (or send me the link and I will print it for you.)
*Link to checklist: click here

12CD - Freshman are coming to check out our work. Other classes will have a combined gallery walk with Ms. McGinnis's classes

In other news, Ms. Weller discovered this funny and informative Youtube series: Thugnotes

Check out the episode on The Picture of Dorian Gray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8iAuBdQJUg

Ekphrastic Poem Homework

1. Use your research to add concrete details, interesting vocabulary, and context to your poem.

2. If you are a Junior attending the college trip on Monday and Tuesday, you will need to turn in a final draft of the poem by the end of class tomorrow.

3. In the news: Fred Phelps, the preacher featured in the The Laramie Project, died today: read about him here

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop, Day 3: Research

Click on the link below for today's lesson, Homegirl!
Lesson Instructions and Agenda

Revised Poem Due Tomorrow

1. Revise your poem based on the feedback you got today in class and your group's observations of the image you are writing about. You MUST TURN IN A PRINTED COPY TOMORROW THAT INCLUDES THESE REVISIONS! See grading criteria below and on skedula.


2. Presentation schedule for seniors is posted under "texts and links." Please make sure that presentations are no more than 15 minutes and that you have a copies of the poem for all of the students in the class.
Tomorrow's presentations 12CD - Noa, Dixon, Allie, and Amer
12B - Nadia and Pume 


Revised Poem Graded as follows:
4.0 - Poem is thoughtfully revised and includes a compelling and complex narrative (characterization, plot, and setting) as well as accurate and interesting sensory imagery that depicts and expands upon the work of art 

3.5 - Poem is thoughtfully revised and includes a complex narrative (characterization, plot and setting) as well as multiple examples of sensory imagery that clearly and accurately describe the work of art.

3.0 - Poem is thoughtfully revised and includes literary elements and multiple examples of sensory imagery that describe the work of art. 

2.5 - Poem is revised and includes some literary elements. May include some sensory imagery, but it does not capture the work of art. 

2.0 - May fulfill minimal requirements, but does not demonstrate revision, imagery, or narrative technique. 

1.5 - The poem was not revised or does not include narrative technique and/or sensory detail. 

1.0 - Incomplete

0 -missing

Tuesday Homework

1. Revise your ekphrastic poem for narrative technique, such as characterization, setting, and plot.
2. Type it out and PRINT FOUR COPIES before class tomorrow.

Seniors: We will continue with Ekphrastic poetry presentations on Thursday.
For the schedule, look under texts and resources.

Thursday Homework

Presentations Tomorrow 12CD: Dixon, Noa, Allie, and Amer
                                      Noemi, Jia Min, Karen
                                      Larissa, Vera, Luka, Scott

12B Homework: Print our poem and annotate it in preparation for your group work tomorrow.

Juniors: Choose an image to analyze using OPTIC. You can choose an image yourself if you want, just make sure it is a work of art rather than an advertisement or journalism.

I and the Village by Marc Chagall
"Between Moments" by Gregory Crewdson
"Tim Black Eye"by Ryan McGinley
"Gone" by Kara Walker

Ms. Candlin's model: Head of Medusa

Wednesday Homework

PERMISSION SLIPS AND MONEY FOR FIELD TRIPS ARE PAST DUE! BRING IT IN ASAP!!!

Seniors: Read through this project description and choose 2-3 paintings and corresponding poems that you are interested in presenting to the class: Project Description

Juniors:
11A: OPTIC for Two Monkeys by Peter Bruegel
11D: OPTIC for Two Monkeys by Peter Bruegel (I am sorry I told you to do TYPCASTT for the poem today. These acronyms drive me a little bananas.)

Homework and Announcement

If you have not turned in your permission slip, bring it in ASAP!

Juniors:
1. Myth and Freudian Theory Project due Tomorrow unless you have an extension until Friday. In order to get an extension, write me a short, formal and polite request.
2. Complete TPCASTT for "On the Medusa..."

Seniors: Bring in at least one draft of a poem to workshop tomorrow.

Homework: Monday, March 10

Seniors:  Stations for Ekphrasis

Homework: Complete station four.

Weekend Homework

Seniors: Either complete another brainstorm using Six Rooms or write a poem using the material you generated in class today.

Juniors: Comprehension quiz on book two of Mythology unit on Monday.
Kids who don't have SATs this weekend - Paper/project due on Monday
Kids who do have SATs - Paper/Project due Friday or agreed upon date with Ms. C's approval

Analytic Paragraph Checklist: Click here
Assignment Guidelines: click here

Thursday Homework

Seniors: Complete poetry analysis using TPCASTT
Two Monkeys - Painting
"Two Monkeys by Bruhel:" click here

Juniors: Due tomorrow at the end of class
Assignment

Graphic Organizer: Make a copy and save it to your google docs.

Tuesday night homework for Juniors and Seniors. You need to read the the entire post!

ALL SENIOR INSTITUTE STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR PERMISSION SLIPS AND 17.00 in ASAP. Here is a copy of the permission slip in case you lost yours: Click Here

SENIORS --Use OPTIC to analyze an advertisement or image in the newspaper

Juniors:

1. Read to the agreed upon page in your book. You will have a comprehension test for the entire book on Friday.

2. Track anz idea/concept/argument as you
Take one more day to review Freud's psychosexual stages of development, making sure you have concise notes in your notebook.
Link: Freud's theory of psychosexual development
AND, in case you need to review, an updated presentation inspired by the lecture last Thursday: A Very Brief Intro to Freudian Theory
Defenses: Find out how you, people you know, and literary characters deceive themselves! Defenses

OPTIC - How to read an image

Objective: Scholars pay attention to the details in order to interpret a work of art. Today we will use OPTIC to study how an images details work together to convey an argument or draw a conclusion.

Paintings, photographs, and other images often spur writers to create a literary representation of what they see. In this unit, we will be looking at how poets and writers use images to create stories, interact with history, and create an emotional response in the reader. You will be creating your own poetry on an image when we go to MOMA. Before we begin our unit in earnest, we are going to spend two days thinking about how to "read" images and poetry.

Practice reading images using OPTIC

"Gone" by Kara Walker
I and the Village by Marc Chagall
"Between Moments" by Gregory Crewdson
"Tim Black Eye"by Ryan McGinley

Ms. Candlin's model: Head of Medusa