Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Wednesday, November 20 - Author's purpose and metaphors

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze author's use of figurative language and then use it in order to improve writing skills.

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QUIZ 50 points

Read the stanza  below and first identify at least three poetic devices (figurative language). Choices include IDIOM, Alliteration, RHYME, and Hyperbole. 

What is ADELE"S purpose in using figurative language to deliver her message in ROLLING IN THE DEEP ? (you, of course, need to tell me what the message is as well)

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark
Finally I can see you crystal clear
Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare
See how I leave with every piece of you
Don't underestimate the things that I will do

There's a fire starting in my heart
Reaching a fever pitch
And it's bringing me out the dark


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Direct Instruction

Read the sample metaphor poems. Choose a topic for your own metaphor family poem. Some ideas in addition to the ones provided are:

1. An ice cream sundae
2. A circus
3. Solar System
5. A sandwich
6. A book
7. A football or baseball team
8. The ocean
9. A school
10. A musical band

Independent

Write an original metaphor poem about your own family. It should be 10-15 lines in length. It does not have to rhyme. Write a rough draft first to be proofed by me before writing or typing it neatly. 50 points. 20 extra points for illustrating.

Closure

Review ADELE quiz. 

Exit Pass 

The following sentence contains a metaphor. Change the metaphor into a simile. 

"She was a bright sun who lit up the room every time she entered."





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