Weekly Homework: Spend at least one hour improving your essay. Consider the following words from Katie:
1) Beliefs are something we can make choices towards.
2) Good writing has good rhythm. Read your work out loud to yourself to find words that need clarification or rewording.
3) Don’t be afraid to go “in scene.” Use dialogue and specifics when needed.
4) Sentence fragments are generally not a helpful tool for readers. To create voice and style with punctuation-- use colons, semicolons, dashes and commas.
Monday- 2/11: Molly
Discuss color theory and create a color palette, check in with portraits, discuss ideas, brain storm, share collage ideas, and make sure each student has chosen a phrase or collection of words to incorporate into the piece.
Tuesday 2/12: Katie
One-On-One meetings with Katie. Each student will conference with Katie about his or her essay draft. If you do not have a draft of your essay, a final copy of your poem and a printed portrait, today will be the workshop day to complete those tasks.
Wednesday 2/13: Learn Collage Techniques
Collage techniques demonstrated, students begin assembling, editing, and exploring their materials.
Thursday 2/14: Continue Essay Writing Workshop and Writing Conferences
Friday 2/15: Collage Gluing
Monday- 2/18: No school.
