Instructions -
Write a poem using 5 different examples of alliteration (5 different repeated sounds).
Examples of alliteration:
- “Full fathom five thy father lies” (”f” sound is repeated)
- “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers” (”p” sound is repeated)
- “Ding dong” (”d” sound is repeated)
Please type and illustrate.
Alliteration poem due FRIDAY 2/28!
Instructions -
Write a 5-paragraph essay about the role of writing in 3 different careers (choose from the 5 writing videos shown in class).
- Writing on the Air (news reporting)
- Writing that Rocks (songwriting)
- Writing for Young People (storytelling)
- Poetry Matters
- The Play’s the Thing (theater)
From the notes you took on each video clip, discuss in detail how words and language are used in each career to help convey information or tell a story.
Please type, double-space, using 12 font, Times New Roman, and 1-inch margins.
First draft due MONDAY 3/3
Instructions -
- Write a poem about 10 things/experiences you consider miracles.
- Use either the “aabb” or “abab” rhyme pattern.
- Make sure you include sensory details about the things/experiences you are describing.
Please type and illustrate!
Miracles poem due TUESDAY 2/26
Instructions -
Write a one-page report on waterborne illnesses and the effects they have on a person’s health.
Search www.google.com and type in “waterborne illnesses”. Use any of the links that give information on the risks and effects of drinking unclean water.
Example of a helpful link: http://www.cdc.gov/Ncidod/dpd/parasites/waterborne/default.htm
This was assigned a week ago and it is still due TOMORROW 2/20!
Note: To see small print on slides, enlarge the slideshow by clicking on icon at the bottom right corner of the frame.
Chapter 6 QUIZ on WED. 2/20
Metaphor Poem for “My Family” due FRIDAY 2/15 (see slideshow for details and examples)
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