Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Day 2 Materials: Writer’s Notebook Why do we reflect? Songs and our minds Brainstorming using songs Homework: none Take out 2 pieces of paper and a pencil. You don’t need anything else on your desk.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Day 2 Materials: Writer’s Notebook Why do we reflect? Songs and our minds Brainstorming using songs Homework: none Take out your writer’s notebook and a pencil. You don’t need anything else on your desk.

What does it mean to reflect?

How do songs affect our lives?

Socially Personally Academically

“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield What is still “unwritten” or something you’d like to accomplish in your RGMS years? What is still “unwritten” or something you’d like to accomplish in your education?

“High Hopes” by Panic! at the Disco What is your “one in a million” moment this school year? What have you learned about yourself this year? What new strengths did you gain or discover about yourself?

“School’s Out For Summer” by Alice Cooper What are your plans for the summer? Why do you need a summer break? What have you done this year to earn no school work for three months?

Thursday, May 30, 2019 Day 3 Materials: Writer’s Notebook Brainstorming using songs Homework: none Take out your writer’s notebook and a pencil. You don’t need anything else on your desk.

Socially Personally Academically

“In My Life” by The Beatles What are your best memories this school year? What will stick with you from this school year? How have you changed this year?

“Brave” by Sara Bareilles What did you do that was “brave” this year? How did you (or could next year) step out of your comfort zone?

“Same Love” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis What did you learn, realize, or experience about stereotypes, diversity, and tolerance this school year? What event lead to this realization?

“Sorry” by Justin Bieber Is there anyone you would like to apologize to at the end of the school year? What would you say? What have you learned from this situation?

“You’re Gonna Miss This” by Trace Adkins What are you going to miss about this school year? What are you going to miss about this class? What will stay with you?

In each category, highlight 3-5 important ideas that you will use to write your letter to self tomorrow.

Friday, May 31, 2019 Day 4 Materials: Writer’s Notebook Computer “Rough Drafting” Publishing Take out your reflections from the last two days and find your new seats. Homework: none Front Island Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Desks by bookshelf Desks by window Back Island Landon Eli Jacob Maelee Cody Maleeyah Vinnie Peter Jett Parker Kyra Moses Hannah Zekai Kate Michael Owen Korey Jesse Esheza Susie Carter P. Josie Chris Lauren

Friday, May 31, 2019 Day 4 Materials: Writer’s Notebook Computer “Rough Drafting” Publishing Homework: none Take out your reflections from the last two days.

Year-In-Review Personal Academic Social General Feelings Extra-curriculars Song that defined your year Personal Arrange in the order you’d like to use to write your letter. Academic Social

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