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No Differencea poem by Shel Silversteinfrom: Where the Sidewalk EndsHarper & Row 1974 • Online poetry lesson • Literature - 2 poems • Theme: Differences • Literary term: Simile • Technology: online teaching, computers

Different!

Pre Reading Activity • What do you think about when you hear the word ‘different’? This means Chat!

What is a ”song” in Hebrew? • What is a “poem” in Hebrew? This means write a note!

In English, they’re different. How is a song different from a poem?

Can a poem become a song? This means a poll!

Let’s see a clip of the poem “No Difference” • Then you’ll answer some questions. • Watch the clip • No Difference

After watching: • 1. Did you like the poem? • 2. Go to chat and explain why.

Reading Activity Let’s read the poem together“No Difference”

No Difference by Shel Silverstein Small as a peanut, Big as a giant, We're all the same size When we turn off the light. Red, black or orange, Yellow or white, We all look the same When we turn off the light. So maybe the way To make everything right Is for God to just reach out And turn off the light!

נכון/מוצדק • אותו הגודל • ענק • בוטן • להושיט יד • מכבה Translate these words: • giant • peanut • same size • turn off • right • reach out

Colors • Look at the colors mentioned in the poem. These colors are used to describe people in the poem. • Question: What color describes you? • Let’s look at the differences.

In a few minutes, I’m going to ask you to go to the School site and find the file for today’s task. First, we will talk about Similes.

Literary Term: simile In this poem, the poet uses ‘Similes’

What is a 'simile‘? • "Small as a peanut, Big as a giant". Translate the line: _______________________________ • A simile compares two things using the words “as” or “like”. =השוואה של שני דברים עם המילים "סימילי" “AS” OR “LIKE”

Your turn! Finish this sentence in your own way: "Small as a ………”

Find a simile in the poem • Find another simile. When you find it, send me a note. • Go ahead! • I’m waiting.

Okay, now you’re ready for your task.Go to : Nofey-habsor.org.il “המשימות שלי"1. Open the Word Document2. Follow the instructions.3. I will be here until 10:15. If you need help, come onto chat and ask me.

1. Find an image.Search on the net! Go here: http://goo.gl/f9bOU What kind of pictures do you see? Find a good picture and paste it onto your page. Give it a title.

2. Read the poem “Fair Dinkum”

Fair Dinkum – poet unknown When I was born, I was black. When I grow up, I'm black. When I'm ill, I'm black. When I go out in the sun, I'm black. When I'm cold, I'm black. When I die, I'm black. But you – When you're born, you're pink. When you grow up, you're white. When you're ill, you're green. When you go out in the sun, you go red. When you're cold, you go blue. When you die, you're purple. And you dare call me colored?

3. Paint the poem with colors For example: “When you're born, you're pink.”

4. What is 'colored'? Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colored. Fill in the missing words:"Colored is a term ….. in the ……. to describe …. people"Go to qwikito listen to an explanation: http://www.qwiki.com/q/Colored.

Add 2 images to the poem: 1) the Writer 2) the one he's speaking toThese images should help someone else understand the poem. Give each image a title.

Go to linoit ----- http://goo.gl/5Hs6fand post your images..Then , upload your work to :http://nofey-habsor.org.ilהמשימות שלי

Opinion:1. Which poem do you like better: ‘No Difference’ or “Fair Dinkum”? Why?2. Do you think other kids should read these poems? Why?

Now, go to the song • “Just Like You” by Keb Mo. • Listen and fill in the missing lyrics on your workpage. • Why did he call the song “Just Like You”? • Is this song similar to the poems or different? Why?

Reflection:What did we learn? - New words- Differences- Similarities“ Simile” - ComparingDid you enjoy this online lesson? Could we make it better next time?

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