Monday, September 30th

Reminders: 
Literary terms quiz N-P (plus a few from previous quizzes) will be on FRIDAY.
If you missed the quiz on Friday (9/27), quiz make ups will be Thursday, October 3rd during Titan Time.

Take our your JH figurative writing and poems. You will need to finish your response using the guiding points from Thursday's group work.

When you have a finished product you will need to code you writing with the following markings: (Yes, you are writing all over your draft)

Topic sentence (restated question/answer): Underline
Explanation of importance of figurative language: Squiggly underline
Introduction to first direct quote: I
Correct citation of first direct quote: C
Explanation of the direct quote BACK to topic sentence: E
( You will do for all 4 quotes)
Transition words and/or phrases: Circle
Concluding sentence wrapping it all up: Box

Then somewhere on your paper write the following marking that you have checked/double checked the following:

Capitalization/spelling/punctuation: ✅
In-text citations ( "Poem title major word").  Period after parentheses: ✅
How figurative language enhances poem driving purpose of response: ✅

DUE: This will be turned in Tuesday, October 1st at the beginning of class. 

Friday, September 27th

1. Literary terms quiz- A-M

Thursday, September 26th

1. Considering all 4 Joy Harjo annotated poems, you will respond to the following prompt:

How does Joy Harjo use figurative language to enhance her poems meanings? (Figurative language devices: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Symbolism, Irony, Imagery) You will need to provide examples from each poem.

However... you are going to be working as a group to write your response. You will be writing your OWN response on your own paper, but you will work as a group to review HOW to construct the response.

• How do we start the response to this answer? What will our topic sentence look like? How do we RESTATE the question and then answer it? 
• Are we explaining to our audience (Mrs. Cole) why figurative language in poetry is important/effective/necessary? 
• Do we each have 4 examples of figurative language found? One from each poem? 
• How do we introduce a quote? You must lead into the quote.. not just drop it in your writing. Something like... Joy Harjo utilizes personification when she states in "Grace," ". . . ... . "
• How do you do an in-text citation for these poems? End the quote. ("Everybody").   The period goes after the parentheses. 
• After you have provided an example, how do you need to explain it back to your topic sentence/your answer? Explain the figurative language usage and how it enhances the meaning of the poem. 
• Are you using some transition words to indicate you are bringing in another example? 
• Are you introducing, citing, explaining (ICE) each quote that you bring in? 
• Along with the evidence you are presenting, are you proficiently addressing the main part of the question (the "how does it enhance the meaning of the poem" part)
• After you have finished bringing in your evidence to your answer AND explained it thoroughly BACK to your prompt, how can you effectively end your response?  

When you are done... you will need to staple your writing to the 4 annotated poems.
You will need it for class on Friday. 

Here is an example of what the bringing in of evidence and discussing the evidence back to the main argument will look like. (There is not citations in this example, fyi).

Poetry Analysis EXAMPLE

Here is an example of how a student writes about one single line of poetry. Notice the mention of the literary device and how it is explained to the meaning of the poem. How specific words are drawn out and explained to the meaning and purpose of the argument:




Reminders:
1. Make up quiz for those absent on Monday- Titan Time today (Thursday).
2. Literary terms quiz A-M on Friday.

Wednesday, September 25th

1. R & C.

2. Take out your selected 2 Joy Harjo poems copies.

Annotation of both poems: TP-CASTT and beyond (literary devices and cultural aspects). Make sure that you thoroughly address the literary devices in TP-CASTT and a minimum of 3-4 others. With identification of these devices, please address the "how" and the "why" with your annotations.

When you come to class on Thursday.. makes sure you have all 4 copies of annotated poems.

REMINDERS:
Literary terms quiz A-M is on Friday.

Tuesday, September 24th

Reminders for tomorrow:

• Make sure that you have your 2 Joy Harjo poems printed off for Wednesday's class. The poems are located on the Joy Harjo website I posted on Monday. Scroll past her biography to the bottom where they are listed. 
• Literary terms A-D make up during Titan Time on Thursday.
• Literary terms A-M quiz is on Friday. 

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. 

The Guidance Department will be presenting information from the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program. 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

TEXT LINE: 741741

REMINDERS FOR TOMORR

Monday, September 23rd.

1. Literary Terms Quiz- A-D (Part Schoology/Part paper)

2. When you are done with your literary terms quiz. . . .

Read through Joy Harjo's biography found on link below.  Jot down notes on critical bio info.

You will need to select 2 additional Joy Harjo poems from the link below that we have not read yet. You may want to peruse them before you make your final selection.  When you make your choices, copy and paste onto a Google doc. Have one poem per page.

You will need to print these off for class on WEDNESDAY. This gives you plenty of time to have these copies for class on Wednesday.  I will be checking that you have these two poems printed off for class.

Joy Harjo- Life and Poetry  ←  (POEMS FOUND HERE... SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM) 
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UPCOMING:
Tuesday, September 24th- Counseling meeting in class- Signs of Suicide (SOS)
Wednesday, September 25th- Bring copies of 2 Joy Harjo poems of choice.
Friday, September 27th- Literary terms quiz A-M.

Friday, September 20th

**  Literary Terms Quiz- A-D. (Has been postponed until MONDAY)

Today we will have the opportunity to examine Native American Culture.

1. Open the following website: Native Knowledge 360- Smithsonian Essential Understandings

First: Click "American Indian Cultures" (1)  and jot down the KEY CONCEPTS of American Indian Culture.

Then: Select 3 of any of the other sections on this page and jot down 5 key concepts from each of these pages.

2. Open the following page: Muscogee Creek Nation. Read through and select 8 critical cultural facts about the Muscogee Nation.

POST THESE TO SCHOOLOGY.

REMEMBER: 2nd literary terms quiz is next Friday.

 
   

Thursday, September 19th

Library Day! Library Day!

 

Wednesday, September 18th

1. Using your annotations and notes on both poems by Joy Harjo, "Everybody" and "Grace," you will be formulating a response to the following prompt:

The definition of culture that we are working with states: "Sociology understands culture as the languages, customs, beliefs, rules, arts, knowledge, and collective identities and memories developed by members of all social groups that make their social environments meaningful." 

Select one of the large aspects of culture referenced in the definition above and explain how Joy Harjo's poems celebrate or honor this aspect. You will need to use 2 examples from EACH of her poems we have studied. 

Response expectations: 

• You have a topic sentence that answers the question referencing aspect of culture. (WHAT) 
• You have 4 direct quotes and cite them with ("Everybody") or ("Grace") (HOW)
• You explain how each of your quotes support your answer. 
• You identify and utilize literary devices in your explanation. 1 minimum.  (HOW) 
• You pay attention to proper capitalization and marking of titles. Poems are in " " . 
• You have explained why you think that this aspect is being honored or celebrated. (WHY)
• MLA Heading. 

REMINDER:

Thursday: In Library for book check out. If you want to check out a new book you can. If you are still reading your current book, bring it to read. 

Friday: Literary Terms QUIZ A-D. 

Tuesday, September 17th

1. Joy Harjo: A Life in Poetry (continued)

2. Annotations of "Grace" due at the beginning of the hour.  Group work:

• As a group, select 3 adjectives (describing words) that would accurately capture the attitude/tone of "Grace." 
• After you have determined your 3 adjectives, select 2 specific lines to support each adjective. 
• Select 3 specific diction choices by Joy Harjo (pick 3 words) that your group feels has deeper meaning (CONNOTATION) or purpose.  What is the meaning of each word? How does it contribute to the poem's meaning? 
• How does the poem reflect culture? Start with components of our working definition of culture and tie directly to "Grace" 
• What 4 literary devices beyond diction, theme, tone can you identify in the poem and what EFFECT does the device have on the poem. 

Monday, September 16th

Reminder: Thursday is Library Day! Find a new book... check out another book.... sit quietly and read day!

1. Notes on "Everybody has a Heartache" due to Schoology- Monday morning.

2. Literary terms Literary Terms: List and Definitions
Start making flash cards TODAY!

Literary terms quiz schedule: 

Friday, September 20th: A-D.
Friday, September 27th: A-M.
Friday, October 4th: A-P.
Friday, October 11th: A-T.

3.  TP CASTT Process...  What it is... How we use it... Why we use it? (How we engage a poetic text)

4. Practice: "Grace" Joy Harjo

Annotate using: TP CASTT, Definition of Culture, and literary terms galore.

Due: Tuesday, September 17th

Friday, September 13th

1. Review TP-CASTT

2. Joy Harjo- "Everyone has a Heartbreak" small group discussion.
 
Group tasks: Add questions as headings into your notes... as well as your responses. For MONDAY (7:30), please post findings on Schoology POST.

• As a group, select 4 adjectives (describing words) that would accurately capture the attitude/tone of "Everyone has a Heartbreak"
• After you have determined your 4 adjectives, select 3 specific lines to support each adjective. 
• Select 4 specific diction choices by Joy Harjo (pick 4 words) that your group feels has deeper meaning (CONNOTATION) or purpose.  What is the meaning of each word? How does it contribute to the poem's meaning? 
• Select 3 specific lines from Joy Harjo's poem and offer a paraphrase. 
• How do you think that the title of the poem connects to its content? 

Thursday, September 12th

1. R & C:

2. Review notes so far on Joy Harjo's life and see what groups or conclusions can be made. Organize your notes. Supplement. Tie to Culture Definition and Descriptions (look at the definition and descriptions... make connection to Joy Harjo's lecture)

3.TP- CAAST review and application.

Everybody Has a Heartbreak: A Blues- Joy Harjo

• TP-CASTT TP-CASTT Handout.  Do a close reading of "Everybody has a Heartbreak"
• Annotation also for Explicit and Implicit cultural references. 

COLE's Classroom's NORMS for Culture Discussion: 
1. Be respectful in discussion of culture. 
2. Be open-minded.  . . get out of our personal comfort zone. 
3. Ask why. 
4. Treat other cultures and practices the way we wish others to treat ours. 

Wednesday, September 11th

Turn in- Iceberg representation of your "Where I'm From" poem

1. Culture discussion norms. 

2.  Introduction to Joy Harjo- United States Poet Laureate  (first 1/2) 

Joy Harjo: A Life in Poetry

Take notes on the following: 

1. Important biographical information. 

2. Significant descriptions of the Muscogee Nation. (Explicit/Implicit Manifestations of Culture)

3. What you are learning about her poetry/ poetry in general. 

4. Connections you can make to definition/descriptions of culture. 

3. TP-CASTT TP-CASTT Handout

 Get the acronym and the meaning of each letter in your notes for Thursday. 

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This date is significant in American History and representative of the best of the American/Human Spirit.... Please take some time to look through the stories that came out of the devastation and darkness. On this day, I think of a famous anecdote told by Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)...

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'"

911 Memorial Site

Pentagon Memorial Site

Flight 93 Memorial Site

CSPAN Video Clips- 9/11

     

Tuesday, September 10th

1. R&C

2.  FOR TUESDAY: 

Using the Iceberg Model of culture as your guide, you will be drawing an Iceberg representation of your "Where I'm From Poem" 

Step 1: 

• Provide 4 examples from your poem that reflect the Explicit Manifestations of Culture? (observable) (The WHAT).  These will go above the surface on your iceberg. 

Step 2: 

• THEN.. below the surface, using the Iceberg of Culture as your guide, connect your "Explicit Manifestations of Culture to the Implicit Manifestations of Culture? (beneath the surface) Provide the cultural indicator (all the words on the Iceberg Model) and then... 

Step 3: 

• provide a reason as to how these two connect. (THE WHY)

Step 4:

• Finally, at the bottom of your page, write a one-sentence revelation about yourself as a cultural being. What did you learn about who you are in relationship to culture?

3. FOR WEDNESDAY: 

In Schoology, list 3 norms/rules that we should consider for discussing culture in an academic setting.  For example: Avoid disparaging practices of other cultures.

Monday, September 9th

1. R&C

Small group expectations:

• Group stays on task during entire meeting.
• Every member of the group participates in group task(s).
• Each member is responsible for recording notes from discussion/work.
• Keep in mind why Mrs. Cole is having you work in this format to gain the most from this work. 

Small Groups List

2. First review the Iceberg Model video:Iceberg Model Video

3. Then... Watch the short Youtube video on the Iceberg Model of Culture:Iceberg Model of Culture

4. As a group, look at George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From" poem and find the following:

• 3 examples of Explicit Manifestations of Culture (observable) (The WHAT you see)
• 3 examples of Implicit Manifestations of Culture (beneath the surface) (The WHY it happens). You may need to INTERPRET the explicit to land on the IMPLICIT. 

The following info-graphic has a wide variety of examples that the video explains:

Friday, September 4th

1. Pictures at some point during class.

2. R&C...

3. Catch up for Monday:

• Make sure that your "Where I'm From" poems were submitted as an assignment in Schoology.. not as a comment. 
• Make sure definition of culture and the descriptions of culture are in your notes.
• Finish your work on your "Where I'm From" poem and culture descriptions/definition. (Thursday)
• Plagiarism quiz, if needed. 
• If all the above is done... then use the time to read. Enjoy!

School Picture ideas...

Thursday, September 4th

For today: Your "Where I'm From" poems were due at 7:30 AM to Schoology.

Today's class:

1. Take out your draft/rough draft/ form of your "Where I'm From" poem.

In your notes, answer the following questions about your poem in relationship to our study of culture:

• List 4 specific lines from your poem and explain what they say about your culture. Pull from the distinctive descriptions of culture that you were given. 
• The definition of culture that we are working with states: "Sociology understands culture as the languages, customs, beliefs, rules, arts, knowledge, and collective identities and memories developed by members of all social groups that make their social environments meaningful." List 4 ways that your poem illustrates one or more of the ideas expressed in this definition. 
• What is sacred or meaningful about your culture? 
• How does your culture shape your identity OR how does your identity shape your culture? 

Wednesday, September 4th

1. R&C-

2. Take out your rough draft:

• First read: Are all words spelled correctly? Capitalization correct? Punctuation correct? 2 stanzas? 
• Second read: Is the point of view consistent through out the entire poem? No "yous." Sticks to first person point of view through out. 
• Third read: Do most of your examples have the ability to reveal more significance than the literal meaning? Are there some examples that would be difficult to understand for another reader? 
• Fourth read: Are your examples in the most effective order? Are the examples random (as you thought of them)? Would certain examples work better together than others? Does your progression through the poem make sense? 
• Fifth read: Literary devices? Have you leaned on literary devices to help the literary value of your ideas? What would qualify as imagery? Figurative language? Tone? Mood? Symbolism?

3. Once you have proof-read your rough draft, make the adjustments that you feel are necessary moving toward a final draft.  Decorate your document as you would like. Please add a picture of yourself to the poem.

4. Upload your document to Schoology by 7:30 AM on Thursday, September 5th. ( No late submissions will receive scores)

Reminders:
1. Plagiarism quizzes must be completed by the end of this week. You must receive a 12/12 to receive credit. Come in during Titan Time on Thursday to finish.
2. SCHOOL PICS ARE ON FRIDAY!

Tuesday, September 3rd

1. R & C

2. "Where is Home"- Ted Talk
    Are there other perspectives you need to address in your "Where I'm From" template? Can you move away from the literal in some areas?

4. Finish your "Where I'm From" template, if not completed.  Start transferring your ideas into poem form, following the models given from last week.

FOR Wednesday:
Have a rough draft of your "Where I'm From' poem printed off BEFORE you come to class. We will proof-read on Wednesday.