Homework 4/25

chart out your poetry tools!

identify the tool, give an example, explain why it is important

Out of the Dust poster project

We're going to bring together all the work (reading, notes, presenting) on Out of the Dust through a poster and a short paper.

Due Dates:
4/23 Poem Selection
4/24 Term Identification
4/25 Poster Layout brainstorm

April break extra credit workshops!

Join us during the Boston Public Schools’ April vacation for a series of free, exciting and unique writing workshops for all ages! We will offer morning and afternoon workshops April 17 through 28, 2012. See workshop descriptions for details. To sign up for workshops, call 617-442-5400, drop by our center or email info [at]826boston.org. Please note that in order to ensure participation and allow as many students as possible to attend our workshops, we are now requiring a $20 deposit upon registration, which is fully refundable upon attendance.


For students ages 11-14:

Unicorn Seen in Boston Common: Tabloid Fiction Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Teacher: Raquel Kaplan. Extra, extra! Read all about it! Come write fabulous and funky stories that may or may not be true. Stories will be bound into your very own tabloid magazine that you can take home afterwards.



For students ages 12 and up:

Swingin’ All Stars: Sports Writing Tuesday, April 17th, 1 to 3 p.m. Teacher: Gus Martins: Come discover the elements of exciting, effective sports storytelling. We’ll learn about underdogs, dramatic moments, and other factors that make sports and storytelling great.

More Cowbell, Less Tambourine: Music Journalism Thursday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Teachers: Toni Celia and Sara Skolnick. Clap your hands and boogie down at this music review workshop. Students will focus on critical and creative thinking while watching and listening to live performances on our big screen, as well as blogging about it.

Food Blogging Saturday, April 21, 3 to 5 p.m. (Part 1), Saturday, April 28, 3 to 5 p.m. (Part 2). Teacher: Sam Kusek. Learn how to write about your favorite sticky buns, macaroni and cheese, pizza, and more. This two-part workshop will tantalize any food lovers taste buds. During the first session, students will even get to meet Flour owner and pastry master Joanne Chang. Students must attend both sessions.

Para informacón en español, llame al 617.442.5400. Pulse aqui para descargar el horario de los talleres en inglés. Pulse aqui para descargar la hoja de inscripción.
Pulse aqui para descargar el permiso para excursiones (requerido por "Parade Writing").

Want to register? Download the registration instructions here and the workshop registration form here or drop by our center at 3035 Washington St. to pick one up. You can also call 617.442.5400 to register for workshops.

3/2/1 notes on your "Out of the Dust" poem

1- one sentence summary of the poem
2- two strong vocabulary words
3- three interesting comments* on the poem

*possible interesting comments
-connection with historical information
-poetry device/imagery
-connection with other poems