Course Overview
What is the main text we're studying in Q1?
What is Locomotion?
The Author of Locomotion
Who is Jacqueline Woodson?
What theme is explored during Sept 8–12?
What is Memory & Emotion?
What percentage of your grade comes from Daily Work?
What is 25%?
What standard focuses on citing textual evidence?
What is RL.1?
What type of writing will you explore to express identity and emotion?
What is poetry, specifically free verse?
This New York City borough, where Woodson grew up, appears often in her writing.
What is Brooklyn?
Which week focuses on Family & Symbolism?
What is Sept 15–19?
How much is the Final Multi-Genre Project worth?
What is 25%?
Which standard focuses on analyzing theme?
What is RL.2?
Name one thing you will create or do as part of this unit.
What is write poetry, reflect on identity, complete a final project, or participate in discussion?
Why does Jacqueline Woodson often writes in free verse.
What is because poetry can express feelings in powerful ways?
What kind of writing is submitted on Sept 26?
What is an Observation Poem or Spoken Word?
This is worth 35% of your total grade
What is writing?
Which standard involves writing narratives with structure and detail?
What is W.3?
What is the essential question for this course?
What is "What can writing reveal about who we are?"
One major award Jacqueline Woodson has won.
What is the National Book Award?
(also accept Coretta Scott King Award or Young People’s Poet Laureate)
What activity happens during Oct 20–24?
What is the Final Portfolio and Zine Showcase?
How much is Seminar Participation worth?
What is 15%?
What standard is about participating in collaborative discussions?
What is SL.1?
What are two main goals of this course?
What are discover who you are through writing and understand the voices of others?
Name one topic Jacqueline Woodson often writes about.
What is identity, grief, family, race, or friendship?
What do we do every Monday in class?
What is Innovation Immersion – creative and tech projects?
How much is Participation and Effort worth?
What is 10%?
Which standard helps you understand figurative language and word nuances?
What is a L.5?