Homework: Monday, February 22nd

Today we discussed Rhyme and Rhyme Scheme. The worksheet can be found on 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site. The definitions are below:

Rhyme—repetition of sounds at the end of words

Rhyme Scheme--Is the pattern of rhyming lines in a poem or in lyrics for music.

· The way that they indicate the rhyme scheme is by using letters.

Homework: Friday, February 19th

Today we studied the poetry term ALLUSION. You can find the definition and the worksheet on the 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site.

Homework: Thursday, February 18th ANALYZING METAPHORS AND PERSONIFICATION

TODAY WE WORKED ON LEARNING HOW TO ANSWER HIGHER LEVEL QUESTIONS! FOR THE WORKSHEET, SEE THE 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION' SITE.

Homework: Wednesday, February 17th PERSONIFICATION DAY 1

Today we learned Personification. The worksheet as well as the poem assignment can be found in the 'Worksheet and Discussion' site.

Homework: Tuesday, February 16th EXTENDED SIMILES AND METAPHORS

TODAY WE WORKED ON EXTENDED SIMILES AND METAPHORS. THE DEFINITION IS BELOW. TO GET THE WORKSHEET, YOU NEED TO GO TO THE 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION' SITE LOCATED ON LEFT HAND SIDE OF PAGE.

· Definition: An extended simile or metaphor occurs when a comparison is continued over several lines of the poem. In other words, the comparison is dragged on.

Homework: Tuesday, February 9th SIMILE and METAPHOR Worksheet

Today we practiced Simile's and Metaphors. You can get the worksheet we did on the 'WORKSHEET AND DISCUSSION SITE' found on the left hand side of the web-page.

The definitions we learned today were as follows:

1. Figurative Language—language that is used to express or compare things in creative

and unique ways. Comparisons and expressions aren’t meant to be taken literally.

2. Simile—a comparison of unlike things using like or as.

3. Metaphor—comparisons of unlike things that do not use like or as.

Homework: Friday, February 5th MORNING ROUTINE POEM

TODAY WE BEGAN WRITING OUR FIRST POEM! THE DETAILS ARE BELOW:

English-O’Hara/Knoll. POETRY DAY 4: MY MORNING ROUTINE POEM

Assignment: Each of you will write a poem about your morning routine.

Requirements:
• Your Poem must be at least 14-16 lines long. (go over 14-16 lines and get extra credit)
• Your Poem does not have to rhyme, but you can try to rhyme if you wish. CHALLENGE YOURSELF
• Try to use images in your poem that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)

Due: Monday, February 8th

Homework: Thursday, February 4th IMAGERY DAY 2

Today we continued to work with IMAGERY in Poetry. Your assignment is to finish the worksheet you received in class. If you were not in class, you can get the worksheet from the 'Worksheet and Discussion Site' (the link on the left hand side of the webpage).

Homework: Wednesday, February 3rd IMAGERY WORK

Today we began our poetry unit. We worked on IMAGERY. You can find the classwork and homework assignments below:

Classwork:

Imagery Worksheet (See 'Worksheet and Discussion' Site on left-hand side of page)

Homework:

Sit in your Bedroom and observe what is around you. Make a list of Images. You must list:

10 Sights, 5 Sounds, 10 Smells, 10 Touches/Feelings (Be Descriptive)