Deadline Alert: finish novel by Monday, April 8Do Now | Hear, Think, Connect
Project Assessment | Found Poetry
Learning Objectives
A cut-up poem is just what it sounds like, a poem. A cut-up poem is unique in that rather than pulling words out of your brain, you pull the words from another piece of writing; thus, the "cut-up" portion of the title. These borrowed words are strung together to form new meanings, new ideas or feelings that you want to portray to your readers. Create a poem based on William Burroughs' cut-up technique. Borrow words from newspapers/magazines/Catcher in the Rye by blacking out text or cutting out words and phrases. Your poem needs to represent Holden Caulfield in some way. How you represent him is up to you as the writer. Here are a few options from which to choose:
Constructing the POEM
Constructing the VISUAL Since we studied symbolism in-depth with Catcher in the Rye, your poem must also include symbols that represent your understanding of Holden or the novel. The images that complete your poem must be created with intent and purpose. Remember you are going to be required to provide an analysis of both your poem and image at the conclusion of the creation phase. Artist Statement An artist statement is the written description of your project. The statement describes what was made, how it was made and why it was made in a formal written composition in order for the audience to understand your point of view about the studied topic. Format: The artist statement should be a typed page in length. It is written using Arial, 11-point font, and single spaced. Since it is single spaced, paragraphs should not be indented, but instead have an extra space between each paragraph (consider my past two paragraphs in this syllabus!). While it is acceptable to use first-person “I” in an artist statement, do so sparingly. Remember the artist statement is about getting your audience to consider their own understanding of your work. This might be hard to do if you keep telling them through your writing what you think. Questions:
Do Now | Share Out
Socratic Seminar "The Socratic seminar is a formal discussion, based on a text, in which the leader asks open-ended questions. Within the context of the discussion, students listen closely to the comments of others, thinking critically for themselves, and articulate their own thoughts and their responses to the thoughts of others." Inner Circle Preparation
Writing Workshop | Cyberjournal
Outline
Do Now | Connections
What have we learned about Holden? I will begin this activity by stating something I have learned about Holden in the novel. Every student in the room must make some connection. When you have a connection, stand next to the previous person, state your connection and explain how, from the novel, you made this connection. Silent Reading | Chapters 5-8 Catcher in the Rye
Do Now (Monday) | Grab your thinking routine from Friday and find your assigned seat. Say Something
Writing Workshop | Cyberjournal 1 Create a new cyberjournal, you know the drill in regards to title, labels, hyperlinks. The title should be today's date and the topic reference like Growing Up or Case of Delayed Adulthood (reference further down in the directions).
What is Addie looking for?
Step 1 | Original Ideas Here are some questions to consider within your cyberjournal. As always, these questions are meant to inspire your writing. You are not required to answer them all; however, you are required to fully explain your ideas and thoughts, providing support when necessary.
Step 2 | Research New Ideas Thinking Routine | Think, Feel, Care Now that you have consider your personal ideas about growing up, consider this article from The New York Times: The Case for Delayed Adulthood, by Laurence Steinberg. While reading the article, complete the thinking routine.
Class Check-in: Say Something What is one interesting think you read in the article? Say Something. Step 3 | Finalize Cyberjournal Reconsider your original blog post by integrating new ideas developed after reading this article. Use the the Think, Feel, Care thinking routine to add to your cyberjournal. Want some more to think about? Here are some additional questions to help you out. HOWEVER, remember simply answering every single question I give you won't get you the perfect 4. I am looking for a though provoking paragraph that addresses a topic in a meaningful way.
Professional Publication | éPortfolio Submission Form Formatting: Friendly reminder the Publication grade cannot be revised! The directions are outlined below. It is your responsibility to follow them the first time otherwise it is simply me earning the grade!
Do Now (Tuesday)
Silent Reading | Catcher chapters 1-4
Bookmark 1
Do Now (Thursday) | Telling Stories In your groups, read the passage that was provided for you. Discuss the following questions:
Mix n' Mingle | Continuum When directed to mix amongst the other group. Work together to put the story in order. To put the story in order, the beginning passage should stand at Addie's desk telling the story by lining up toward the front of the classroom.
Quick Jot | Reflection
Respond to the statement by placing your opinion (true or not true) along with a brief explanation on the sticky note provided. Place your sticky not in the appropriate spot on the board. Discuss the results as a class:
Do Now (Friday) | Weather Report: What does it mean to grow up?
Cyberjournal | Create a new cyberjournal, you know the drill in regards to title, labels, hyperlinks. The title should be today's date and the topic reference like Growing Up or Case of Delayed Adulthood (reference further down in the directions).
What is Addie looking for?
Step 1 | Original Ideas Here are some questions to consider within your cyberjournal. As always, these questions are meant to inspire your writing. You are not required to answer them all; however, you are required to fully explain your ideas and thoughts, providing support when necessary.
Step 2 | Research New Ideas Thinking Routine | Think, Feel, Care Now that you have consider your personal ideas about growing up, consider this article from The New York Times: The Case for Delayed Adulthood, by Laurence Steinberg. While reading the article, complete the thinking routine.
Class Check-in: Say Something What is one interesting think you read in the article? Say Something. Step 3 | Finalize Cyberjournal Reconsider your original blog post by integrating new ideas developed after reading this article. Use the the Think, Feel, Care thinking routine to add to your cyberjournal. Want some more to think about? Here are some additional questions to help you out. HOWEVER, remember simply answering every single question I give you won't get you the perfect 4. I am looking for a though provoking paragraph that addresses a topic in a meaningful way.
Professional Publication | éPortfolio Submission Form Formatting: Friendly reminder the Publication grade cannot be revised! The directions are outlined below. It is your responsibility to follow them the first time otherwise it is simply me earning the grade!
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éPortfolio Submission FormCourse DescriptionThis is an American literature course that seeks to understand not only the American “classic” but also its contemporary counterpart in an attempt to remix the American identity. Assignment NotebookDEADLINE ALERT: finish the novel by next Monday, April 8, 2024
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