SPRING SEMESTER ~ 2012
Feb. 14: Type a 20-line poem about any topic of your choice. Please include at
least one example of: 1) Alliteration; 2) Metaphor; 3) Simile; 4)
Onomatopoeia; 5) Personification; 6) Rhyme. Select two of the figurative
language/sound devices stated above and write three lines using them. Also
state the name of each of these devices at the end of each line and number
your lines.
If you would like, you can read your poem to the class! :)
Example: The angry, ferocious thunder echoed against the massive,
purple clouds in the magesty of the morning's welcoming dawn. Poetic
Devices: Personification, Alliteration.
Feb.10: Spelling test: Audience - Optimistic. Also a test on Capitalization;
refer to the CAHSEE Punctuation Packet in the Grammar section of your binder.
Please also paraphrase the poem "The Rose." Use synonyms and vivid imagery in
your restatement of each line.
Feb. 9: In MLA format, type a Power Paragraph about the poem "Sympathy."
Select three C.D.'s (lines) from the poem and write a transition (S.E.V.) in
front of each CD. Also analyze each of these C.D.'s with a 2-sentence
Commentary Analysis. Your paragraph should be 11 sentences.
Feb. 8: Find a poem or song about love and print it out. Number the lines of
your song/poem and select four lines which you find important. Write a
transition/CD and CMA for each of these cited four lines of your song/poem.
You will have a total of 12 sentences (3 sentences for each of your 4
citations).
Feb. 6: In MLA format, type out two 11-sentence Power Paragraphs (with 3
Concrete Details) in response to the poem "George Gray." Paragraph 1: Cite
three different lines in which the narrator expresses his
regret/disappointment about his life. Paragraph 2: Cite three different lines
in which the narrator urges you, the reader, to make good choices that will
enable you to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Feb. 3: Spelling test (arrangement - obstacle) with 2 DOL sentences and a
capitalization test. Also know the format for a Business Letter. Bring in
binders.
Feb. 2: In preparation for the CAHSEE, type out a business letter to the
prompt written on the board. Be sure to proofread your work and follow the
format designated on the Business Letter Handout.
Feb. 1: Make corrections to the Capitalization Worksheet.
Jan. 31: Print out the lyrics to one of your favorite songs. Next, write a
Power Paragraph as follows: Sentence 1: List the title of the song, the
singer, and the theme. Sentence 2: Write out the words to one of the most
meaningful lines from the song. Sentences 3 & 4: Write an analysis of the
meaning to the words on this line. Sentence 5: Write down the words to another
meaningful line from your song. Sentences 6 & 7: Write an analysis of the
meaning to the words on this line. Also write two sentences each about 1) why
the song has meaning for you and 2) explain the theme/message.