“Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou Presented by Mrs. Kellogg and Ms. Hernandez 2015

Types of Rhyming Near Rhyme Rhyming of words that sound close to each other in one part of the word. The following, for example, is from Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman:” What they see in me. They try so much But they can't touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them They say they still can't see. Me and see are single syllables and exact rhyme to each other. Mystery is multiple syllables and only rhymes with me and see in the last letter (not syllable). Exact Rhyme Words that sound the same. The following, for example, is from Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman:” The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees.

“Phenomenal Woman” Rhyme Scheme A Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. A I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size B But when I start to tell them, A They think I'm telling lies. C I say, D It's in the reach of my arms E The span of my hips, F The stride of my step, E The curl of my lips. G I'm a woman H Phenomenally. G Phenomenal woman, H That's me. I I walk into a room J Just as cool as you please, G And to a man, K The fellows stand or J Fall down on their knees. H Then they swarm around me, J A hive of honey bees. C I say, A It's the fire in my eyes, L And the flash of my teeth, M The swing in my waist, N And the joy in my feet. G I'm a woman H Phenomenally. G Phenomenal woman, H That's me. T Now you understand U Just why my head's not bowed. V I don't shout or jump about U Or have to talk real loud. W When you see me passing U It ought to make you proud. C I say, X It's in the click of my heels, Y The bend of my hair, Z the palm of my hand, Y The need of my care, G 'Cause I'm a woman H Phenomenally. G Phenomenal woman, H That's me. O Men themselves have wondered H What they see in me. P They try so much P But they can't touch H My inner mystery. B When I try to show them H They say they still can't see. C I say, Q It's in the arch of my back, R The sun of my smile, S The ride of my breasts, R The grace of my style. G I'm a woman H Phenomenally. G Phenomenal woman, H That's me.

Clueless Clique Scene

“Extraordinary Hype Beast” by Melissa Cantarero Nerds ask where to buy what I wear Pretty boys wonder what I do to my hair. Cool kids stop and stare, While Pretty girls just flip their hair. It’s all about how you accessorize And always having a sparkle in your eyes. Hype beast, that’s me An extraordinary boy you wish you could be. These headphones, white socks, and Vans Snapbacks, G-shocks, and wrist bands Are just a few details to being a hype beast, And you can never have the least. It’s all about how you use these tools So you won’t look like a fool. Hype beast, that’s me An extraordinary boy you wish you could be. You need to walk with swag, And you can never lag. Don’t have too much attitude, Or you’ll ruin someone’s mood. It’s all about having the style And you’ll make anyone smile. Hype beast, that’s me An extraordinary boy you wish you could be. Keep up with what’s new and what’s old And with your choices just be bold. Now you know almost how to be just like me Since being a hype beast isn’t easy. It’s all about playing the part But all the confidence and pride comes from your heart. Hype beast, yeah that’s me An extraordinary boy, You wish you could be.