Thursday

Objective: Students will continue research on terms associated with poetry. Students will find examples of poetry.

1. DO THIS -- In your blog, post definitions of the following terms. If you have finished this from Monday, move on to the next step.

Poetry
Rhyme
Rhythm
Form
Stanzas
Free Verse
Repetition
Imagery
Figurative Language
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Speaker
Theme

Note: Find definitions that relate to literature & poetry

2. DO THIS -- Define the following types of poetry and find one example for each type. The best way to do this would be to use a search engine (google) and type in each type of poetry.

Acrostic
Ballad
Blank Verse
Epic
Epitaph
Haiku
Limerick
Narrative
Sonnet

3. DO THIS -- Create a poem at this website. Copy it into your blog. http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/iampoem.htm

4. DO THIS -- Answer 3 of the following questions in full paragraphs.

a. You wake up to find that your home is upside down. The ceiling has become the floor, and the floor has become the ceiling. Describe how this affects your morning routine.

b. Write a detailed description of the looks and personality of one of your favorite television characters.

c. You have won the prize for top academic honors in your school. Write the speech you will give when you receive your award.

d. The chalk in the classroom has disappeared. Describe the clues you might look for the help to solve this mystery. Write at least five different explanations for the disappearance of the chalk.

e . Write your own report card. Be honest about your performance. Don’t forget to give yourself a grade for behavior and effort.