Don't forget about memorizing a portion of a poem...see the post from last week!!
Tuesday, April 22: Chapters 1 - 12 Response
Similes
Figurative language can be a very powerful tool both in poetry and in novels. At this time, I hope that you have read at least 12 chapters of Maze Runner and have met most of the characters in the book (if you aren’t at this point, get reading!!)
Your task is to come up with four (2) similes for four characters in the book...one of which can be Thomas. Each of the simile should focus on a different attribute of the character, and at least two of your creations must be non-physical descriptions that you generate. Your similes and metaphors will be graded upon creativity as well as depth of thought.
Review of a simile: a comparison of one thing with another using the words like or as
Thomas is as brave as a lion.
Ben battled the other boys like a furious hornet trapped in a room.
Once you are done, go to the computer lab and post your similes on Good Reads so that everyone can view them.
Thursday, April 24 - poetic chapter summary
Armed with the images from your similes (and your classmates’ creations) as possible inspiration, your task is to summarize the book, thus far, in the form of a 12-16 line poem. The poem should have a rhyme scheme, and it should address as many of the major events that you can think of.
Here are some possible rhyme schemes
The first is AABB, the second is ABAB, and the third is ABCB:
My cat is nice. A
My cat likes mice. A
My cat is fat. B
I like my cat. B
My cat is nice. A
My cat is fat. B
My cat likes mice. A
I like my cat. B
My cat is gray. A
My cat is fat. B
My cat is cute. C
I like my cat. A
Take a look at the poems that we have studied to find some other creative rhyme schemes:
- We Real Cool
- How do I love thee?
Friday, April 25 - simile and poem sharing
Be prepared today to share the similes and poem that you have created.
Keep reading The Maze Runner!!
Tuesday, April 22: Chapters 1 - 12 Response
Similes
Figurative language can be a very powerful tool both in poetry and in novels. At this time, I hope that you have read at least 12 chapters of Maze Runner and have met most of the characters in the book (if you aren’t at this point, get reading!!)
Your task is to come up with four (2) similes for four characters in the book...one of which can be Thomas. Each of the simile should focus on a different attribute of the character, and at least two of your creations must be non-physical descriptions that you generate. Your similes and metaphors will be graded upon creativity as well as depth of thought.
Review of a simile: a comparison of one thing with another using the words like or as
Thomas is as brave as a lion.
Ben battled the other boys like a furious hornet trapped in a room.
Once you are done, go to the computer lab and post your similes on Good Reads so that everyone can view them.
Thursday, April 24 - poetic chapter summary
Armed with the images from your similes (and your classmates’ creations) as possible inspiration, your task is to summarize the book, thus far, in the form of a 12-16 line poem. The poem should have a rhyme scheme, and it should address as many of the major events that you can think of.
Here are some possible rhyme schemes
The first is AABB, the second is ABAB, and the third is ABCB:
My cat is nice. A
My cat likes mice. A
My cat is fat. B
I like my cat. B
My cat is nice. A
My cat is fat. B
My cat likes mice. A
I like my cat. B
My cat is gray. A
My cat is fat. B
My cat is cute. C
I like my cat. A
Take a look at the poems that we have studied to find some other creative rhyme schemes:
- We Real Cool
- How do I love thee?
Friday, April 25 - simile and poem sharing
Be prepared today to share the similes and poem that you have created.
Keep reading The Maze Runner!!