Friday, October 10, 2014

Ordinary Things

During period 7, please gather in groups of 3-4. Take turns reading the poems in the collection out loud in your groups. The people NOT reading out loud should identify at least one example (per poem) of imagery after each poem is read. Keep a tally of the group member who identifies the most correct examples of imagery on the index card. Turn in this card to me before you complete period 8.

During period 8, we all deserve second chances. Today, we are going outside along the poetry walk at the Memorial Art Gallery. As we stroll, jot down and look for ideas or subjects to write poems about. Use Ralph Fletchers poem collection as a model.

In the sculpture garden we will spend a longer period of time SILENTLY writing! Please do not be offended when I ask you to move away from other students so that you can focus on your writing. You will be given a grade for your participation.

Use your time outside to inspire yourself to write in your journal.

HOMEWORK: If you did not complete the chapter on "Sound" by Mary Oliver, please complete it as homework. Take notes on the terms: vowels, consonants, alliteration, assonance, consonance, and onomatopoeia.

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This course stresses understanding the characteristics & techniques in the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This course will continue to build on students’ reading and writing skills begun in previous creative writing classes. Readings and discussions of works by major writers in the field will be examined as inspiration and models of fine writing. This educational blog is designed for the use of the students at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.