Monday, December 11 - Figurative Language Project

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze a poem/song and conduct research in order to improve comprehensive skills.

DO NOW - 

Read the following lines from Seven Ages of Man

"A world too wide for his shrunk shank." AND
"Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything."

How does the figurative language in these two lines help to communicate an idea? 

Direct Instruction

Poetry/Song Project

You will create a figurative language power point presentation - 7 slides outlined below. You will be graded on accuracy, creativity, verbal and physical presentation and completion of each section. A rubric will be provided for the presentation.

CHOOSE A SONG OR POEM THAT HAS A CLEAR THEME (MESSAGE) AND AT LEAST THREE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED USES OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. SHARE THE LYRICS WITH ME FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR PROJECT:

If you want to choose a poem, the following site has many options broken down by theme - click here - poetry.org

For Songs - here are two great sites with a  good variety and will help you analyze - site 1 - site 2

KARENREINA1@GMAIL.COM

 Each of the below should be on a slide for your presentation:

1. Choose a song based on a theme that which you are interested. On slide 1 ( 5 points):
A -  clearly identify the theme
B - identify at least three kinds of figurative language  (it cannot use profanity)

Slide 2 (30 points)
   Specifically identify the 3 lines using figurative language in the song or poem and explain how each creates an image 

Slide 3 (10 points)

Summarize the song or poem in your own words in 5-8 sentences. 

Slide 4 ( 10 points)

 Choose ONE line from the song or poem and analyze how it conveys the theme and if it has any personal significance. ( 20 points)

Slide 5 (20 points)
Research the artist / author and the purpose of this song/poem and discuss in 5-7 sentences. Provide at least two sources and use www.easybib.com to cite them. 

Slide 6 (10 points)

Create a collage using pictures (4-6) that emphasizes the theme of the song/ poem. (20 points)

Slide 7 (10 points)
Explain how the song / poem overall has influenced you (make a personal connection).   4-6 sentences.  

This is an in class project, however, if you need more time, you should work on it at home as well. We will start presentations, next Tuesday, December 19.