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Biography Poem Purpose: To demonstrate your understanding of one of

Biography Poem Purpose: To demonstrate your understanding of one of the characters of the novel. To work together with a partner. Directions: Choose a character from the list below and, in pairs, write a biography poem using the questions on the next slide. Hu ck Jim Pap

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Biography Poem Purpose: To demonstrate your understanding of one of

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  1. Biography Poem Purpose: To demonstrate your understanding of one of the characters of the novel. To work together with a partner. Directions: Choose a character from the list below and, in pairs, write a biography poem using the questions on the next slide. Huck Jim Pap Tom Sawyer Widow Douglass Miss Watson The Duke The Dauphin

  2. Tell me your name. What is your REAL name (not necessarily the name you go by, but a name you wish were yours, or a name you feel is true for you)? Name the animal inside you. Explain your choice. There’s an object inside your heart. What is it? Explain the significance. There’s a word written on your forehead. What is it? Explain. Tell me a sound you love. Tell me a sound you hate. Tell me a smell you love. Tell me a smell you hate. What is your favorite time of day? Why? If your hands could speak, what would they say? Tell me something you remember from your childhood. Tell me a phrase or saying your mother/father/grandparents said to you often. (This may be in another language besides English.)

  3. Tell me your name. I am Elizabeth Proctor. I answer to Goody Proctor, Elizabeth, or mother. What is your REAL name (not necessarily the name you go by, but a name you wish were yours, or a name you feel is true for you)? The name I should answer to is “giving.” I give my own freedom to save others. Name the animal inside you. Explain your choice. A dove is what I am; pure, sweet, and watching over others. There’s an object inside your heart. What is it? Explain the significance. Pins are in my heart; I’ve been stuck by so many. There’s a word written on your forehead. What is it? Explain. “Truth” is written on my forehead, for I’ve never lied, except once. Tell me a sound you love. Tell me a sound you hate. I love to smell dinner cooking for my dear John, and I love to hear my children’s laughter. Tell me a smell you love. Tell me a smell you hate. I am so tired of the stench in the jail, and I hate the chains that bind my hands together. What is your favorite time of day? Why? I love the morning when the world is fresh, new. If your hands could speak, what would they say? If my hands could speak, they would tell me to stop working so hard. Tell me something you remember from your childhood. I remember my parents treating me with such kindness and respect. Tell me a phrase or saying your mother/father/grandparents said to you often. (This may be in another language besides English.) I remember my father telling me that I represent good. I don't anymore.

  4. Example: Elizabeth Proctor I am Elizabeth Proctor. I answer to Goody Proctor, Elizabeth, or mother. The name I should answer to is “giving.” I give my own freedom to save others. A dove is what I am, pure, sweet, and watching over others. Pins are in my heart; I’ve been stuck by so many. “Truth” is written on my forehead, for I’ve never lied, except once. I love to smell dinner cooking for my dear John, and I love to hear my children’s laughter. I am so tired of the stench in the jail, and I hate the chains that bind my hands together. I love the morning when the world is fresh, new. If my hands could speak, they would tell me to stop working so hard. I remember my parents treating me with such kindness and respect. I remember my father telling me that I represent good. I don’t anymore.

  5. Grading: 20-18 – Creative and clever. The poem answers all of the questions listed above, and artfully captures the personality of the character being described. Sounds as though a real person is described. 17-16 – Skilled. The poem answers all of the questions listed above, and captures the personality of the character. Sounds as though a real person is described. 15-14 – Average. Poem answers the questions listed above, but does so in a routine manner, or does not show much thought or creativity. Poem may not convey the personality of the character. 13-11 – Incomplete. Poem does not answer all of the questions listed above or the poem is confusing and does not convey a sense of character. May be intentionally silly, immature, or off-topic.

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