April 29
In preparation for attending Riverside’s Ted Talks next week, we’re going to spend the next couple of classes looking at this great resource. Below are two of my favourite presentations. Watch both and be prepared to discuss them.
Once completed, start looking through the site and find a video that you love. It can be on any topic you like. Have it embedded on your blog for Monday’s Class. Please tag it: tedtalks
April 28
Personal Poem Assignment
You are free to choose whichever form of poem you choose
Your poem must:
You will also need to hand in an analysis your poem which identifies and explains:
April 27
Read the poem below and write a paragraph to be handed in at the end of class.
Explain what the theme of the poem is using examples from the poem and your personal experience.
April 26
Task #1 – Go over “One Tin Soldier”
Task#2 – Read & discuss the following Lyric Poems: Lyric Poems
Task#3 – How are lyric poems different than ballad poems? Which do you like better?
Task #4 – Find a lyric poem you like for tomorrow’s class and post it on your blog.
April 25
Task #1 – Look over and discuss your ballad poems
Task #2 – Read and complete One Tin Soldier (fillable)
A recorded version of the song is below:
April 22
Task #1 – Go over personification worksheet
Task #2 – Go over “Casey At Bat” poem
Task #3 – Read the ballad below and discuss
Task #4 – Find a Ballad for Monday’s class and be prepared to discuss it.
April 21
Task #1 – Go over simile and metaphor worksheet
Task #2 – Complete Personification Worksheet (fillable). We will go over this at the end of class.
Task #3 – Open and complete Casey at Bat Worksheet (fillable)
Watch the video below to help you understand the poem.
April 20
Task #1 – We’ll briefly go over any terms you are unsure about and check over the Onomatopoeia Worksheet – ANSWERS
Task #2 – Read aloud your examples of onomatopoeia
Task #3 – Read and examine the following: Skinny – Shell Silverstein Little Blue Engine – Shel Silverstein. Find examples of onomatopoeia and other poetic devices and be prepared to discuss with the class.
Task #4 – Complete Similes & Metaphors Worksheet (fillable) for tomorrow’s class
April 18
After we finish the oral presentations:
Task #1 – Save Poetry Terminology and open to go over in class.
Task #2 – Complete Onomatopoeia Worksheet for tomorrow’s class
Task #3 – Write down four examples of onomatopoeia for tomorrow’s class
April 18
Once you are done the oral presentation, please look over the following terms for tomorrow’s class: Poetry Terminology