Name Story/Poem | Read Aloud

Objective: Jedis will be able to begin our "story" together by saying our names and by telling the history of how we came to have them in a story or poem.

Agenda:

1. Focus Knowledge, Wisdom | Jedi Meditation (5) & Journaling (5)

• Journal prompt: 5 min timed write: Write about (in the pen color of your choice) three things are grateful for in detail. In the final minute of journaling write in pencil, a short list of three things weighing on you.

2. Read Around

Circle Up. Sit where you can see each person. Your voice matters. In this class, we will listen for whose voices get heard and whose get silenced.  

• Positive Commentary
• Sometimes we come in to new grades carrying past histories with each other that make us fearful of sharing. This is a new year, the first of four on your way through high school and to college. This journey will take courage. We will take the first step, together, in solidarity and support. 
• So, as each person shares their name story or poem, write their name and then write a compliment to them. Focus on the positive and be specific-- if possible quote them or praise their delivery.
• After the writer reads, they will chose 2-3 of us to share out our compliments, but the writer will receive all of our praise to read on their own. Sign your slips so the writer know who wrote them so thoughtfully.
• You can:
• Respond to the writer's style of writing
• What did you like about how their piece was written? 
• Respond to the writer's content
• What did the writer say that you liked? What parts of their story spoke to you?
• Respond by sharing a memory that surface for you
• have you had a similar experience? What did this poem remind you of in your own life?
• Write down down lines, ideas, words, or phrases that you like and why you liked them. Remember to compliment
Homework:
- Read 30
- Supplies
-Miles Morales Summer Work