Writing Warm-ups Week 1

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  One of the most famous Star Wars quotes is above the whiteboard.  Take a few minutes and free write about the quotes significance. Consider: What does the quote mean to you? How can you apply this to your senior year? Is what the quote suggests even possible?

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  Did you read last night?  If so, do a free write describing any difficulties you had with the text. Be specific!  If you did not read last night, please do a free write explaining why.  Did you forget? Didn’t have your book?  Did you start and then give up?  Please specify any difficulties you had so we can address them.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  Whether you read the chapters or not, read/re-read chapter 2. When you finish, write 3-5 sentences describing the Grendel attack on Herot.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  Write a 3-5 sentence reflection on your week in English 12 & English 12 support. Please be honest when addressing the following:  How is this class helping you? If it is not, jot down the reasons why and what would work better for you.  What are your impressions of English 12 so far? Harder than you thought? Easier? What are your biggest worries about the class.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  Think about what you have to do this week in your classes. Make a list of any tests you have coming up (hint, hint), projects to complete, or anything else you have to do. Of course you can include elective classes.  After you complete your list, you can make a list of important things you have to do outside of school.  Let’s get organized!!

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  I looked at most of your composition books yesterday and today, I want you to take some time to build your table of contents.  Be sure you have a date, page number and short title for each entry or each set of notes.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)  Today we are going to check your grades in your classes. Take a few minutes and think about your academic goals for your senior year.  You MUST pass English 12/Government/Economics  Technically, passing is a D- Is this good enough for you? What can you do different to finish your senior year strong?  Free write about what else you want to do differently academically this year.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)  Read my quote of the week.  Take a few minutes and free write about the quotes significance. Consider: What does the quote mean to you? How can you apply this to your senior year?  If you finish early write about your Labor Day weekend.

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:  Think about what you have to do this week in your classes. Make a list of any tests you have coming up (hint, hint), projects to complete, or anything else you have to do. Of course you can include elective classes.  After you complete your list, you can make a list of important things you have to do outside of school.  Let’s get organized!!

 In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)  Today we are going to look at your grades in your classes. Before we do that, take a moment to reflect on your EFFORT so far this year.  Are you doing your best?  Are you coming down with Senioritis? If so, what changes can you make now to make your senior year stress-free?