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WELCOME BACK!

WELCOME BACK!. Lowdown on where we’re going Some new changes to talk about Do you have each of the following? Binder Reminder + Composition Book? SSR Book? An organized English Binder with 3 dividers? Reading Log up to date?. Opener 4.21.

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WELCOME BACK!

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  1. WELCOME BACK! Lowdown on where we’re going Some new changes to talk about Do you have each of the following? Binder Reminder + Composition Book? SSR Book? An organized English Binder with 3 dividers? Reading Log up to date?

  2. Opener 4.21 With your new elbow partner, review the following terms Simile Metaphor Theme Write down your paraphrases for each term because I will be calling on you

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  8. What do these images make you think about? Is there a common theme? Can the images be compared to something?

  9. What is One Line Poetry? This style of poetry develops a theme (or universal message) within a line. This is difficult because you word choice needs to be very specific to achieve the tone you wish to convey.

  10. One Line Poetry With your new partner, try to create a few one line poems about spring. Spring break is as . . . Or Springtime makes me feel like . . .

  11. Spring Terms for One Line Poetry April / Sunshine / May Leaves / Flowers / Cool Breeze Wind Evenings / Light Rain Bees / Seeds and Plants/ Kite Flying Baseball / New Beginnings Birds & Songs of Nature / Birth

  12. One Line Poetry Just remember to use a simile or a metaphor LIFE as a 7th grader in 2014 What is it like growing up in Castro Valley? Young Love Happiness Friendship New Experiences Musical Influences Your homework is to complete 3 unique One Line Poems and write them down on your Poetry Cover Page

  13. 4.22 Did you update your Reading Log?

  14. One Line Poetry Before you begin SSR, open your composition books to the Poetry Cover Page Number your One Line Poems from 1 / 2 / 3 etc. The first poem should be your favorite.

  15. Opener 4.22 More Than a Moment Ago Love is like Haiku 1 Its depth in what’s 2 not said, its quality 3 hidden between words 4 where silence dwells 5 and the heart blossoms 6 like a spring flower. 7 By John-Crow Bigler Answer following questions in your opener in complete sentences What type of figurative language is being used in this poem? What specifically is being compared in the poem? Cite the line numbers that support your claim. What is the theme (or universal message) of the poem 1

  16. Haiku Conventions This style of poetry originated in Japan.

  17. Haiku Conventions Haikus have a very specific structure. If it does not follow the 5 / 7 / 5 syllable structure, then it is not a Haiku. Haikus are made of fragments. ASK EACH OTHER “What does Mr. Young Mean by fragments?”

  18. Haiku Conventions Haikus speak of everyday things using concrete details. Ex: stating that the truck is red is not using concrete details to describe the condition of the truck.

  19. Haiku Conventions Haikus speak of everyday things using concrete details. Ex: stating that the truck is a beat up red truck that is missing a rear tail light is using concrete details to describe the condition of the truck.

  20. Haiku Conventions In the end, much is left unsaid Lastly, Haikus are presented in the present tense. Soft, summer twilight, suddenly a sound; Frog leaps in the old pond--Splash!

  21. Haiku Creation Now it is your turn. Using spring break as the source for your inspiration, write a 2 haikus about specific moments that stand out in your mind.

  22. Haiku Creation Haiku Topics Your favorite season of the year A moment of great accomplishment Or you can choose your own unique topic Your homework is to complete 3 unique Haikus and write them down on your Poetry Cover Page + Read 25

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