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

9th and 10th Grade JOURNAL #3 - Time Magazine Article

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2078636,00.html

Journal #3 - Make notes on the purpose of the article and things that surprise you or interest you a AS you read. Then, when you are done reading the article, write a response to it. Do you agree or disagree with the decisions that were made? What stuck out to you? etc.

First Four Chapters of New Book

There is a link (courtesy of Entertainment Weekly) to the first four chapters of a new YA book.

Here is the description of the book:

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/09/07/first-chapters-from-tempest/

Here is the link to the first four chapters:

http://img2-3.timeinc.net/ew/static/pdf/2011/07/Tempest.pdf

Have fun. It says it's a romantic time-travel book. If that's your thing, get on it.

-Mr. Durham

MORE RECOMMENDATIONS

Here's a great site that Mr. Potter created to include great book recommendations across the genres. Check it out:

https://sites.google.com/site/westlakepotter/read-this

Have fun.

-Mr. Durham