Photo essays are due on Monday.
If you are submitting it online - please make sure that your name is in the file name.

Poetry Slam
Your draft for feedback is due to me Thursday.
Here is the rubric that I will be using to mark the writing:

Poetry Slam - Writing

Knowledge: What you write Including text form, elements  use of poetic devices (metaphor etc..) Clear description - paint a picture

Thinking: What you say Including ideas, logic, persuasive idea. Use word choice that is interesting and sophisticated  Use sentences that are varied in length and style Support - stats, quotes… Central image

Communication: The way you say it Including sentence fluency, voice, conventions, Makes no errors in SPG (Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar). Organizes ideas logically. phrasing, connecting words, rhythm - fluency

Application: The way you connect it Including reasoning, connections, ect. Makes connections to other ideas that help your audience relate to the argument  “So what” : persuade the audience that what you say matters

Next week we will talk begin talking about pushing ourselves into our optimal learning zone.
What words come to mind when you think of comfort zone, learning zone and panic zone?