Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox Four Metaphor Poetry Say it with me… The student will… write an original four stanza poem using four unusual nouns as metaphors for a single topic.

Focus on idea development by using precise, but Topic: Four Metaphor Poem Name:________________________________ Class: _________________________________ Period: ________________________________ Date: _________________________________ Questions/M Ideas Objective: Vocabulary Metaphor Ideas & Content Word Choice Notes / Ideas I will write an original four stanza poem using four unusual nouns as metaphors for a single topic. Focus on idea development by using precise, but unusual nouns Focus on word choice using precise adjectives and verbs to convey meaning A comparison of two unlike words without using the words “like” or “as” Writing is clear and focused. Main ideas stand out and are supported with rich details. Reflects the writer’s use of specific words and phrases to convey the intended message

Reading the story... Pay attention to the four (4) things that Miss Nancy compares a “memory” to. Write them in your notes. Your notes will look something like this… Memory = 1) 2) 3) 4)

Four Metaphor Poetry: Pre-Writing My turn… Four Metaphor Poetry: Pre-Writing an original poetry-writing lesson from WritingFix Instructions: A metaphor compares something to something else, and a good writer explains his/her comparison with thoughtful words. Today, you’ll be thinking of something important to you (your TOPIC), and then you will compare this one thing to four other things. You will stack your four comparisons on top of each other so that your final copy looks and feels like a poem. My Poem’s Topic: Freedom (choose a noun that is important to you) Here are eight different nouns that I might compare my topic to: (for your poem, you’ll choose your four best ideas) coffee car beach dog traffic light blank page candy paycheck shoe rain drop

My turn: Describing nouns with adjectives Instructions: When you have eight nouns, with a friend talk over which four would make the best comparisons for a descriptive poem. Circle the four you plan to use. Ask, “Would any of the nouns I use be improved if I put an interesting adjective in front of them?” Write your four metaphors below. (A memory is a freshly-laid chicken egg, for example.) Metaphor #1: Freedom is a traffic light in a busy intersection that is always green. Metaphor #2: Freedom is a single, translucent rain drop. Metaphor #3: Metaphor #4: Our turn: With your group, create a metaphor for freedom from my list or give one of your own. Be sure to use great adjectives to describe your noun.

Abstract Nouns justice bravery happiness fear calm belief sorrow coldness childhood clarity stupidity luxury luck freedom right generosity friendship goodness movement sleep awareness beauty love pleasure wisdom appetite loneliness joy hatred solitude peace failure idea talent wit thrill honesty dishonesty fact fiction lie truth success annoyance wealth poverty riches care disregard infancy confusion brilliance slavery kindness nap ability thought loss gain growth company anger cleverness envy irritation fashion trend generation religion philosophy belief clarity talent timing rhythm union marriage divorce delay advantage argument dream goal horror