November 26-Dec 3 - 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

"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 have four full classes to complete this project. You may also work on it at home if you need more time. 

You will create a figurative language google slides presentation - 8 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:
1.  A CLEAR THEME (MESSAGE)
2. AT LEAST THREE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED USES OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE.

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

Reinaeng2.blogspot.com
KARENREINA1@GMAIL.COM

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

Slide 1 - COVER Slide (5 points)

Title of the song or poem with the author and images.

Slide 2

1.(10 points):
A -  clearly identify the theme
B - identify at least three kinds of figurative language (just list them at this point)

Slide 3 (30 points)
   Specifically identify the 3 lines using figurative language in the song or poem and explain how each creates an image or emphasizes a point  (cannot use profanity)

Slide 4 (10 points)

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

Slide 5 ( 10 points)

 Choose ONE line from the song or poem that conveys the theme and explain if it has any personal significance. 

Slide 6 (15 points)
Research the artist / author and the purpose of this song/poem and provide a short biography for him/her.

Slide 7 (10 points)

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

Slide 8 (10 points)
Explain how the song / poem overall has influenced you (make a personal connection).   3-5 sentences.  

This is an in class project, however, if you need more time, you should work on it at home as well. Extra credit will be given to students that present.