Today we read a sample of a "simile poem" called "Crowning Gory" and we discussed what made the poem so effective. We noted that we got a really clear image of the person's hair in our minds, as the poet described it using a variety of similes, and used very descriptive language. She also used sound devices like alliteration and onomatopoeia to achieve an effect.
We then began constructing simile poems of our own. Students chose a subject or topic (your room, a face, your cat, a car...) and began thinking of similes which would help describe that thing. Please bring your list of similes with you on Wednesday, to begin to make them into a poem.
Also, I collected "Flannan Isle" responses today. Please get these to me as soon as possible, if you did not submit them today.
No comments:
Post a Comment