1. Journal (9/21) Choice 1 Choice 2
Imagine that your life is being turned into a movie and you are writing the script. Write the movie scene that would be the entry point to your movie. What would you be doing? What is the setting? How would you depict yourself in those opening moments? Avoid starting at birth– get creative.
Think of a symbol, image, or motif in your life. Something that is constantly present and represents you. Write about your connection to that symbol. What does it mean to you? How does it represent you? At what points in your life has this object been important?

2. “Indian Education” Discussion Notes

3. Unity and Pattern (The Catalyst)
“Time Jump” Rubric:
3 (Advanced)
2 (Proficient)
1(Emerging)
Non-Negotiable #1:
Time Jumps (5-7)
Student artfully includes between 5-7 “time jumps” in their telling of a story. The story’s movement through time enhances the reader’s understanding of the plot.
Student attempts between 5-7 “time jumps” in their telling of the story. The story’s time is clearly related to the plot.
The student’s attempts at “time jumps” may be hard to follow to unclear. Student may have attempted less than 5 “time jumps” The story’s time does drive the plot of the story.
Non-Negotiable #2:
Unity and Pattern (The Catalyst)
Student expertly unites their “time jumps” through a common symbol/motif/idea. The catalyst for the time jump adds meaning to the story’s plot.
The student’s “time jumps” are united by a common symbol/motif/idea. The catalyst for the time jump is identifiable in the story.
The student’s “time jumps” are inconsistently unified by a common symbol/motif/idea. The catalyst for the jumps may be inconsistent, unclear or not present.
Non-Negotiable #3:
Purpose (Change)
The student’s story has a profound and easily identifiable purpose. The narrator or main character’s change in the story is thoroughly reflected in the story’s manipulation of time.
The student’s story has an identifiable purpose. “Time jumps” show that the narrator or main character undergoes a change in the story.
The student’s story does not yet have a clear purpose. The narrator or character may not undergo a clear change. The “time jumps” may not build on each other.

4. Today’s Writing Goals
Decide on your unifying symbol/motif/idea and plot out each “time jump”. Essentially, create a game plan for writing**
Complete 1-2 “time jumps” by the end of class
**Do not skip this step. We are working on writing with purpose and with principal. Plan out your “time jumps” to be in line with your “writing identity”. This is how we develop a personal style. Put in the work.

5. Exit Ticket
1. Your motif/symbol/idea 2. Describe WHY you have decided to set your piece up in the way that you did? What should the order of your “time jumps” reflect? What message are you trying to convey? 3. Problem solving: What thinking do you need to do before next class?