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This week begins our pARTners project, which will span seven weeks. Students will explore their personal histories and belief systems, and respond to various writing and art prompts in the process. Major outcomes include a belief poem, an expository essay, and a multi-media digital portrait. We are very excited to work with the pARTners organization on this creative and fun project!
WEEKLY HOMEWORK:
Please bring the following items with you for our pARTner's Belief Project:
* A favorite magazine or two that can be cut up
* A shoe box full of artifacts that represent who you are
* Artifacts might include: letters, ribbons, pictures, poems, receipts, old ski passes or any small item that reveals something about you!
These mementos will be used throughout the project for brainstorming, sharing, writing prompts, and artwork. The project will involve an artist in residence, a writer in residence, and all 8th Grade Core English classes. It will span approximately from January 5th-February 20th, and will culminate in public display and student readings.
MONDAY:
Belief Project Introduction
Contribute magazines
TUESDAY:
Picture search in magazines and writing prompt
WEDNESDAY:
Portraits with Molly
Sample "This I Believe" Essays
THURSDAY:
*ALL LEFTOVER LITERATURE CIRCLE WORK DUE.*
Writing prompts on personal beliefs and experiences
FRIDAY:
Exploration of belief poem forms
