Imagery Lessons
Do Now Wacky Wed 2/5 Set up the chart below. In it, describe walking through Providence on a Saturday Night. Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell
Imagery: An image is something concrete that appeals to the five senses, as well as metaphor, simile, and personification.
Images create a mood… Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell A full moon in a black sky The rush of car tires on pavement The milkiness of a Dunkin Donuts Hot Chocolate Icy fingers of cold creeping down my neck Smoke from Wood burning fireplaces What words describe the mood of walking through these images?
Try another mood: Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell Describe the perfect Sunday morning using the five senses. What mood do these images give?
One Last Example: Close your eyes… What mood do you have now? Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell Close your eyes… What mood do you have now?
Today’s Stations Glencoe Games (Whiteboard) Rags to Riches (Computers) Imagery Rhyme and Rhythm Alliteration
Exit Ticket! 1 Thing you Learned 1 Question 1 Comment Turn in your work as you leave today!
Do Now Music Monday 2/10 Listen to the song “Monster” and tell me one theme of the song.
Allusion a brief reference to a historical or literary figure, event, or object. Purpose: to help you make connections and get the theme.
Common Allusions: “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” “Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.” “She acted like a Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.”
Allusions in Monster Monster makes an allusion to Rumpelstiltskin, which is a fairy tale. How does that help you get the theme? Are there any other Allusions?
Make our own: He was so loud and rude, he sounded just like ________________ (famous person). They threw a party so big, you would think it was _________________ (type of holiday or celebration). I swear their argument could be called __________________ (historical event).
Creed Song: and “Beauty” What is the singer/poet alluding to? What is the theme? Socratic Circles
Exit Ticket! 1 Thing you Learned 1 Question 1 Comment Turn in your work as you leave today!