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Figurative Language

2/13/2020

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Aim: How can we enrich our writing using figurative language?

Do now: Using the imagery we discussed yesterday, write a paragraph that describes the cake you see in the picture. Use as many of the senses as you can.,
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How is imagery used to convey meaning?

2/12/2020

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Picture
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Which sense does each picture most appeal to?
Activities
  1. Do now - respond to questions on page 1 using the images as your source.
  2. Discuss and efine the 5 different types of imagery; create an example for each.
  3. Read and annotate "Dawn is a Fisherman" by Raymond Barrow
  4. Use the chart on p. 4 to identify and interpret 8 examples of imagery used in the poem.
  5. Exit ticket - rewrite the given sentences with imagery to enhance the ideas presented.









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Tenacity...

2/4/2020

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Below is a list of links to videos of professionals exhibiting, instilling, promoting, and/or championing the characteristics of poise, initiative, and tenacity. Play a select video clip and  try to determine which character traits are or aren’t being displayed.

Initiative
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZb2NOHPA2A
The Pursuit of Happyness – “Go for It” scene
Which of the three qualities is the father trying to instill in his son?

Initiative
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIqOhxQ0-H8
The story of Malala Yousafzai
How has Malala shown initiative in her life? How has she shown tenacity?

Poise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eye3f6xk_g
Flight – “Take off scene”
What characteristics are the two characters showing?

Poise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfAWJ3dMhrk
Obama confronts hecklers to avoid conflict
How does President Obama handle this situation?

Tenacity
https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?language=en
Rita Pierson – Every kid needs a champion
How has Ms. Pierson shown tenacity in her career?

Tenacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2G8KVzTwfw
Derek Redmond – Finishing what he started
How did Derek show tenacity? How did his father show poise?

Tenacity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUyXvvYBSqE
Inky Johnson – Impose your will
How would you describe Inky Johnson? How is he tenacious?

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