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Finish metaphor assignment Metaphors-Today we will explore metaphors and write several.  We will then write a poem using an extended metaphor.   Metaphors in Music Finish these Love is.... Hate is.... Jealousy is.... Anger is.... School is.... Creative writing is.... Pick your own.... Extended Metaphor Definition: A metaphor that continues over multiple sentences, and that is sometimes extended throughout an entire work. Why Writers Use it: Extended metaphors allow writers to draw a larger comparison between two things or ideas. In rhetoric, they allow the audience to visualize a complex idea in a memorable way or tangible. They highlight a comparison in a more intense way than simple metaphors or similes. If someone was unloving, you could simply say that their heart was ice. But if you wanted to really drive home the point, you might say, “Their heart was icy, their blood frosty, their ventricles filled with icicles, their words turning to ice cubes

WRITING GROUPS REVISE PIECE Publish to Kidblog Metaphors-Today we will explore metaphors and write several.  We will then write a poem using an extended metaphor.   Metaphors in Music Finish these Love is.... Hate is.... Jealousy is.... Anger is.... School is.... Creative writing is.... Pick your own.... Extended Metaphor Definition: A metaphor that continues over multiple sentences, and that is sometimes extended throughout an entire work. Why Writers Use it: Extended metaphors allow writers to draw a larger comparison between two things or ideas. In rhetoric, they allow the audience to visualize a complex idea in a memorable way or tangible. They highlight a comparison in a more intense way than simple metaphors or similes. If someone was unloving, you could simply say that their heart was ice. But if you wanted to really drive home the point, you might say, “Their heart was icy, their blood frosty, their ventricles filled with icicles, their words t

Happy Monday. Metaphors-Today we will explore metaphors and write several.  We will then write a poem using an extended metaphor.   Metaphors in Music Finish these Love is.... Hate is.... Jealousy is.... Anger is.... School is.... Creative writing is.... Pick your own.... Extended Metaphor Definition: A metaphor that continues over multiple sentences, and that is sometimes extended throughout an entire work. Why Writers Use it: Extended metaphors allow writers to draw a larger comparison between two things or ideas. In rhetoric, they allow the audience to visualize a complex idea in a memorable way or tangible. They highlight a comparison in a more intense way than simple metaphors or similes. If someone was unloving, you could simply say that their heart was ice. But if you wanted to really drive home the point, you might say, “Their heart was icy, their blood frosty, their ventricles filled with icicles, their words turning to ice cubes that would c

"If I were in Charge of the World" Poem If I Were In Charge Of The World If I were in charge of the world I'd cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg. If I were in charge of the world There'd be brighter nights lights, Healthier hamsters, and Basketball baskets forty eight inches lower. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn't have lonely. You wouldn't have clean. You wouldn't have bedtimes. Or "Don't punch your sister." You wouldn't even have sisters. If I were in charge of the world A chocolate sundae with whipped cream and nuts would be a vegetable All 007 movies would be G, And a person who sometimes forgot to brush, And sometimes forgot to flush, Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. Judith Viorst : Writing Groups-Share your piece and get feedback Revise a piece, post it, comment on Kidblog

The worst _____________is________________. The best_________________is______________. Using pictures for inspiration.  We will have a "gallery walk" where you will choose a picture to inspire a story. Don't forget to print out ONE copy of something you want feedback on for Thursday. :)

Pet Peeves-What are they? Write an entertaining piece about your pet peeves. Work on your play list. TO DO You must have two printed copies of something to share on Thursday.

Make a sound track for your life.  You will make a list of at least ten songs that represent you and different stages and events in your life. Next to each title, explain why you chose it. You may wish to post a link to the youtube verson of the song or the lyrics.  NO bad words, please.  Clean versions ONLY.  Post to Kidblog. You may work on your own writing.  Remember, you will be sharing something in your writing group the Thursday we return from break. :) 

How to Describe a Person Make sure you have posted to Kidblog again. Comment on four people's work today. You may wish to check out some of the people we are following.  Pick a person- Use descriptive writing to portray your person in action.    H ow Do we Reveal a Character? Dialogue-what character says How character responds to others and situations. How others respond to the character? Character’s past Character’s ACTIONS How they are dressed/what they look like Character’s thoughts Here  is a link to ideas Examples