March 17, 2015Journal

Song of the day: Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the WavesWhat kind of poem is it? Give an example of a metaphor from the song.

Quote“If loving someone is putting them in a straitjacket and kicking them down a flight of stairs, then yes, I have loved a few people.” – Jarod Kintz

Word of the DayThe shark had planned to attack the boy, but missed. Since his plans went awry, he decided to become a vegetarian.

Awry (adjective) Away from the expected or proper direction;

amiss; wrong

Announcements/Reminders Work day on Friday and Monday. Make up and late work

Review Lyric Ode Sonnet Iambic Pentameter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnT7pT6zCcA

Prose

Ordinary language that people use in writing such as poetry, stories, editorials, books, etc.

Free Verse

Rhymed or unrhymed lines that have no set fixed metrical pattern.

Slam! What are you trying to say? What do you want the audience to know about

you? What words do you like?

Slam!

As you watch the movie… What did you learn

about poetry? What ways can you

improve your own poetry and writing?

What experiences do you have that can affect your poetry?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-BN2TJIhh4

Stream of Consciousness What is it? Why does it matter? Your turn!

Who’s Line? Write as much as

you can for two minutes then fold your paper over so that only the last line shows…