Creating a Collaborative Poem

Aim: How do we create a collaborative poem? 

Journal Prompt #3: Reflection
State one challenge in this course that you conquered in the second marking period. How did you overcome it? If you can't think of anything, there must be a reason. Explain that reason.

Today we will continue to brainstorm ideas for our memoirs. One good way to get started is to read and interpret "Where I'm From" poems.Click here to read the original "Where I'm From" poem that inspired all the others.

Click here to read the lyrics to Jay-Z's version.

Familiar with The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie? Click here for a quick summary. We will create a collaborative poem based on an excerpt from the text.

What's due:
* Five-paragraph thematic essay on Night. (100 points)
*"Redefining Faith" reflection

• Click here to read 3rd Period's introduction.
• Click here to read 5th Period's introduction.

*Loss of Faith worksheet

*Independent reading book.

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