Recording Poems for Extra Credit

You can type your poem into the Google document below for extra credit. Make sure that you put it under your class period and include your name and the format you wrote in. Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kg94TXrtxgMf8s6wyDE_RGfQHqXBK_YJo56TNdtNfuk/edit

Do it by Friday. :)

Westlake Track and Field Intersquad Meet

Here are the results. There may be small mistakes. Bear with us. We think they are pretty accurate. Thanks!! It was a great start.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vbKj0Dk-Cp2XvLpCnjk2OLeZJD5mWTo66JL2W00q84U/edit

Poetic Pantheon Word Document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0hmXXz5Lihwqt5rkogVzUBHzBR03egG5MDMtYXDfRc/edit

This is the link to the google document version of the Poetic Pantheon explanation. If you scroll down, it has some helpful links for Historian, Biographer, and Stylist. However, there are only links for some of the poets, not all. Good luck.

-Mr. Durham

POETRY FORMS

http://thepoetsgarret.com/list.html

Forms to choose from: Villanelle, ZaniLa Rhyme, Ya Du, Ropalic, Rondeau, Rubaiyat, Go Vat, Cavatina, Triolet, Aubade

HAVE FUN!!

Time Magazine YouTube Article

Here is the link to the article:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-suvwxfUfn8ZWQyZDYwY2EtZjdiNy00ZWI5LTkyNmQtODJmODMxOGRiMzhj

Remember, after you read it, you have a JOURNAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT.
1. Write down your thoughts and impressions as well as any passages you like or words you don't understand or anything you notice.

2. Please write down what you think the "purpose" of the article was. Why did the writer write it? Why are people reading it? Did he achieve his purpose?

3. How is this article relevant to you? EXPLAIN.

*4. (THE MOST IMPORTANT) Write at least TWO paragraphs on something related to the article. It can be a mini-essay, it can be a longer response, it can be a personal experience or essay, it can even be a short story, but it should relate to the article. The choice is yours of what you write and the tone. It should be good writing, as I may grade this piece when I collect your journals.

AP Language Interview Link

Here is the link to the Marilynne Robinson interview:

http://blip.tv/kclibrary/a-conversation-with-marilynne-robinson-3667713

AP Narrative Prompt

Write about a time when you did something really repellant, ridiculous, unintelligent, or mean-spirited. Why did you do it? What were the reactions of others? What did you learn about yourself? Looking back on the event, what can you understand about it in retrospect? This is still a narrative essay, so try to think deeply and avoid easy clichés. Often, we learn the most about ourselves by seeing how we behave when we are at our worst. What positives can you also glean from the experience? While you are expected to look critically at yourself, don’t fall victim to demonizing your former self in order to vaunt up your current self. Try to be fair and analytical, honest and even-handed. Good luck.

ROUGH DRAFT DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH