- Poetic Devices quiz!
- Work block on "Turning Metaphors into Poetry" assignment - DUE TUESDAY!
- December Exam: Thursday December 12th at 8:30 am
2. Work on your Metaphors into Poetry Project - Due Tuesday December 3rd
Read Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess"
Other really good Browning resource that may help you: click me
In a making connections paragraph, discuss how the song and the poem are similar. Due at the bell.
Turning Metaphors into Poetry Assignment - Due Tuesday December 3rd
You will have a work/study block on Wednesday to work on this assignment and study for your poetic devices quiz on Friday.
1. Extended Metaphors - due Friday
Using the metaphors from the story, my example, and the metaphor bag, create your own extended metaphor (100-150 words) about a person, a thing, an idea that you feel passionate about. Option 1: post it on your website on the poetry page (give it a title, and don't forget the date); Option 2: hand in a hard copy on Friday.
To see the examples I showed you in class - click here.
2. Start thinking about other poetic devices you know and how they work.
List of them here.
1. Finish up with Arts and Craft
2. Write a Character Sketch
Today: Arts and Crafts with English.
In pairs, you received a character from the story, "The Metaphor." Using the craft supplies provided by yours truly, you were required to bring the character to life. On the doll provided you focused on her physical characteristics and provided support. On the paper, you focused on her personality (also with support).
On Thursday: you will finish your character, present to the class, and as a group write a character sketch following the format provided.
Before we read today's story, on your "short stories" page under the title: Square Peg/Round Hole
with today's date:
Discuss someone you know who fits the square peg/round hole profile (eg. the friend who dresses unlike anyone else you know, the student who challenges authority, the teacher who breaks the rules). This person can be a family member, a teacher, a neighbor, a coach, a friend, a classmate, a teammate, or someone else you know. Explain how this person fits the square peg/round hole definition.
Please finish reading "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson. Focus on character. Highlight details and facts that describe Charlotte, Miss Hancock, and Charlotte's mother.
For Tuesday: please bring any and all craft supplies you may have; glue, scissors, felt, fabric, construction paper etc.