"Teachers: Classroom Change Agents" Mrs. LaToyia Watts Jackson June 2014

1. “A Writer’s Death to Resurrection” "Teachers: Classroom Change Agents" Mrs. LaToyia Watts Jackson June 2014

2. Intro ActivityAbbreviated Autobiography • This is the age of IM, texting, and Twitter. To capture the spirit of the moment, write the story of your life (your “abbreviated autobiography”) in 150 words or less. Here’s mine for an example: • Born lucky in Georgia. Great mom. Crazy dad. Raised in Alabama. Tuskegee is the city. Country town. Grandparents raised me. Good people. Honor student. Played clarinet. Danced. Pageant girl. The 90’s were great. AAMU. Presidential Scholar. Loved college- books and that boy! Stupid love. Sorority. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. Moved to Georgia. Haven’t lived here since 15 months old. Albany. Teaching English. WHS. Masters from GSW. Married Jesse. Lucky man! Two kids- Jaliya and Trey. Mom died; relationship with dad needs work. Specialist from Nova. Hope to be Dr. Jackson by Christmas. Always challenged; rarely bored. Reading. Traveling. Shopping at New York and Company. Crafts. Music. Movies. Teaching high school students. Family is important to me. Experiences shape opportunities. Learning doesn’t prepare you for life; it is life. Optimist. Full of potential. Grateful for life! Looking to the future; confused but hopeful. Life is hard; but worth living. • 149 words

3. The objective of this workshop is to help students bury bad habits in writing and find new strategies that will help them enhance their reading and writing skills.

4. Common Core: Anchor Standards Text Types and Purposes* 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

6. A Writer’s Tombstone What are some things that students should not do in writing?

9. Connect Reading to Writing

10. Read like a detective; but, write like a reporter.”

12. Annotation is a note of any form made while reading text. “Reading with a pencil.”

13. LEARNING STRATEGIES

14. The Literary 3x3 is a simple and ultra brief writing activity to prompt students to think outside the plot • The task: students summarize the novel/story they have read without using specific names or events • The catch: they must create this summary using only 3 lines of 3 words each. LITERARY 3x3

15. The 3x3 exercise forces students to think outside the “main character does this…then this…the end” type of formula. • Let it be a game – students should try to create the most insightful 3x3s • Use the words generated to prompt further writing LITERARY 3x3

16. 3 x 3 Rules

17. Literary 3x3 Examples • The fun comes out in the discussion: consider these examples of “3x3”s for these popular Disney movies – can you guess what they are? A. B. C. Curiosity seeks freedom Silence creates confusion Love breaks spells Arrogance transforms handsomeness Mistake creates captivity Inner beauty conquers Innocence craves recognition Guilt prompts desertion Duty calls home

18. YOUR TURN!!! CHOOSE A NOVEL AND WRITE YOUR 3x3.

19. Bye! Bye! Five Paragraph Essay • It is important to be able to communicate to your reader a coherent and logical essay; it is an essential skill to have. • Forget about retelling or summarizing!

20. Introduction Attention-getter (hook) Necessary Information (author’s name, title of story, 1-2 sentence summary) Thesis Statement (a one sentence statement that answers the prompt and is a road map for paper).

21. Body Paragraphs • At least two is needed (depending on what you are asked to write about) • Must have the following: • Topic sentence • Introduce Quote • Quote • Analysis

22. Topic Sentence • Topic Sentence is your main idea. What are you going to prove to your reader in this paragraph? • Do not restate the plot! Your topic sentence should be something that can be seen and realized through the text itself.

23. Introduction of the Quote You must always introduce the quote. You can NEVER have a quote start sentence. Introduce a quote by explaining what is going on during the time of the quote.

24. Quote • Pick quotes that truly provide an explanation of your main idea. This is your concrete evidence- the actual words of the characters that you use to prove your point. • Always cite your quotes and write them in MLA format. • Ex. “Quote.” (Chopin 12).

25. Analysis of the Quote This is where you show me what you got! Truly analyze here-don’t simply translate.

26. Conclusion Restate thesis in new words Clincher (final thoughts)

27. Your Turn “Shame” by Dick Gregory Analyze the writer’s theme through his use of tone, word choice, and structure.

28. Ex-Basketball Player by John Updike Updike

29. Question #1 1. Explain the "untold" story of the poem. • Why is Flick working in a garage if he was so good at playing basketball? • How does Flick fit into his present job? • Does Flick live in the present? Explain.

30. Question #2 What is the theme of this poem? Remember to state theme as a "general truth about life."

31. Question #3 Quote one example of each of the following from the poem and explain how the example fits the definition of the term: • Simile • Metaphor • Personification • Imagery • Symbol

32. Paint the Tone

33. Paint the Tone • Look at the paint card you have. Choose one of the six colors. • Write a paragraph (5-7 or more sentences) to explain that color. Tell a story! You must use the name of the color in the paragraph. • Based on the figurative language you give to the reader/listener, other students should be able to tell what color family that color belongs to. • Share with the class!!! Be creative!! Have Fun!!

34. Fakebook Project • http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page

36. Six Word Memoir • The legend says that the great American writer, Ernest Hemingway, was once challenged to create a novel using no more than six words. His response: "For sale. Baby shoes, never worn."

37. Six Word Memoir

38. Quote of the Book ~This quote should be that one passage or quote that captures the essence – the true meaning – of the novel for you, the reader. In a well-written paragraph(s) explain exactly HOW this passage is the one perfect quote from the book.   Give specific supporting details.  This paragraph should be at least ½ page.

39. “Strangers” Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpjHSiQLPmA.

40. “Strangers” Short Film • Describe the tone of the film. • Write an analysis of the short film.

42. Other Ideas • Digital Storytelling • Current Event Journal Entries • Life Quotes • Twitter, Instagram, Facebook • Music Soundtrack • Paper Bag Project • Others: _____________________

43. QUESTION/ANSWER THANK YOU!!!!! LATOYIA WATTS JACKSON DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM ALBANY, GA latoyia.jackson@docoschools.org