A recapitulation of the requirements:
- Identify at least six different types of figurative language/literary devices
- Identify at least ten examples total
- Identify the type of figurative language/literary device and the quote to which it refers to.
-At the absolute minimum, you should have at least 12-15 slides. Ideally, you should have no less than 6 slides/minute.
SAVE YOUR WORK! AS FREQUENTLY AS POSSIBLE!
Figurative Language Music Video
6/8/10
iMovie Help
To use PowerPoint and Keynote to make slides, follow the directions below.
PowerPoint
1. Design your slides one at a time. Follow the saving process below for each one.
2. Go to "Save As." Under format, choose JPG.
3. Save the file to your desktop. It should be a folder.
4. Open iPhoto. Import the jpg to iPhoto.
5. In iMovie, go to Media and iPhoto. Look in the folder for "Last Roll." Your slide should be in that folder.
Keynote
1. Design your slides one at a time. Follow the saving process below for each one.
2. Go to File and then Export.
3. Click on the Images icon.
4. Save this as a JPG. Set the quality to high.
5. Click Next. Enter the name of your file.
6. Your file should now be in iPhoto.
7. In iMovie, go to Media and iPhoto. Look in the folder for "Last Roll." Your slide should be in that folder.
PowerPoint
1. Design your slides one at a time. Follow the saving process below for each one.
2. Go to "Save As." Under format, choose JPG.
3. Save the file to your desktop. It should be a folder.
4. Open iPhoto. Import the jpg to iPhoto.
5. In iMovie, go to Media and iPhoto. Look in the folder for "Last Roll." Your slide should be in that folder.
Keynote
1. Design your slides one at a time. Follow the saving process below for each one.
2. Go to File and then Export.
3. Click on the Images icon.
4. Save this as a JPG. Set the quality to high.
5. Click Next. Enter the name of your file.
6. Your file should now be in iPhoto.
7. In iMovie, go to Media and iPhoto. Look in the folder for "Last Roll." Your slide should be in that folder.
6/3/10
Thursday, June 3
Assignments:
Friday, June 4: Complete vocabulary practice sheets. You have a 100 word test on Monday! The test will have matching, fill-in-the blank and your own sentences.
Final Project Part I: Due in class on Tuesday, June 8
GOAL: Utilize your knowledge of figurative language terms to create a music video in iMovie. You will analyze the lyrics of the a song of your choice to find examples of figurative language. You must find at least six different types of figurative language in your song and identify at least twelve examples.
Directions: Choose a school-appropriate song (at the very least, a clean edited version) to use for your music video. Complete the following steps.
1. Print out or write down the lyrics.
2. Identify the literary devices and figurative language in the song. Write the term next to the line to which it refers. You must have at least six different types of figurative language/literary terms and twelve examples.
3. Bring this to class on Tuesday.
List of Figurative Language/Literary Terms
Friday, June 4: Complete vocabulary practice sheets. You have a 100 word test on Monday! The test will have matching, fill-in-the blank and your own sentences.
Final Project Part I: Due in class on Tuesday, June 8
GOAL: Utilize your knowledge of figurative language terms to create a music video in iMovie. You will analyze the lyrics of the a song of your choice to find examples of figurative language. You must find at least six different types of figurative language in your song and identify at least twelve examples.
Directions: Choose a school-appropriate song (at the very least, a clean edited version) to use for your music video. Complete the following steps.
1. Print out or write down the lyrics.
2. Identify the literary devices and figurative language in the song. Write the term next to the line to which it refers. You must have at least six different types of figurative language/literary terms and twelve examples.
3. Bring this to class on Tuesday.
List of Figurative Language/Literary Terms
6/1/10
Monday, June 1
In-class assignments:
- Work on word maps (40 for Monday!)
- Find a modern example of satire and post it on the ning.
- Independent Reading time
- I will give you .5 extra credit point for each new, original vocabulary sentence you write (Valid in class today only!)
5/28/10
5/27/10
Thursday, May 27
Homework:
What do you think Shrek is satirizing? What message does the movie send to viewers about life, society or fairy tales? Choose one message you think the movie is sending and explain why. Use examples of the satirical elements you found in the film.
5/25/10
Tuesday, May 25
Warm-up: vocabulary review
Today:
Review vocabulary
Finish "Harrison Bergeron"
Satire Notes
Satire Examples
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
Today:
Review vocabulary
Finish "Harrison Bergeron"
Satire Notes
Satire Examples
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
Monday, May 24
Journal: Do you think that there will ever be true equality on earth? Why is equality something that we should all strive for? Explain your response.
Today:
New vocabulary - Flocabulary is flames! See words listed below.
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
myopic (v): short-sighted
ratiocinate (v): to think, contemplate, reason
render (v): to say, or to make
recapitulate (v): to repeat, reiterate
loquacious (adj): talkative
verbose (adj): wordy
gregarious (adj): sociable
elocution (n): the skill of clear and expressive speech
circumlocution (n): indirect language
recalcitrant (adj): defiant, rebellious
cogent (adj): intelligent, clear, convincing
seminal (adj): original, groundbreaking, influential
meritorious (adj): deserving reward or praise
redact (v): to revise, edit
placate (v): to appease or calm
tedious (adj): boring, dull
tome (n): a large book
peruse (v): to examine carefully
entomology (n): the study of insects
ostracize (v): to exclude from a community
pariah (n): an outcast
persevere (v): to persist, remain constant
latent (adj): present but hidden
burgeon (v): to come forth, flourish, prosper
diligent (adj): hard-working, careful
paragon (n): model of perfection, epitome
commodious (adj): spacious, roomy
clairvoyant (adj): able to see and detect things that others cannot
cosmopolitan (adj): worldly, sophisticated
vast (adj): enormous, immense
voluminous (adj): large, ample
exorbitant (adj): excessively high, outrageous
extravagant (adj): excessive, over-the-top
colossus (n): an enormous structure
synopsis (n): a summary
cadence (n): inflection of the voice, accent, rhythm
cavort (v): to prance, dance about
boisterous (adj): loud, energetic, lively
daft (adj): insane, foolish
deft (adj): skilled, adept
Today:
New vocabulary - Flocabulary is flames! See words listed below.
Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
Assignments:
Word maps for new vocabulary words due Monday, June 7.
Monday June 7 - Cumulative Vocabulary Test
myopic (v): short-sighted
ratiocinate (v): to think, contemplate, reason
render (v): to say, or to make
recapitulate (v): to repeat, reiterate
loquacious (adj): talkative
verbose (adj): wordy
gregarious (adj): sociable
elocution (n): the skill of clear and expressive speech
circumlocution (n): indirect language
recalcitrant (adj): defiant, rebellious
cogent (adj): intelligent, clear, convincing
seminal (adj): original, groundbreaking, influential
meritorious (adj): deserving reward or praise
redact (v): to revise, edit
placate (v): to appease or calm
tedious (adj): boring, dull
tome (n): a large book
peruse (v): to examine carefully
entomology (n): the study of insects
ostracize (v): to exclude from a community
pariah (n): an outcast
persevere (v): to persist, remain constant
latent (adj): present but hidden
burgeon (v): to come forth, flourish, prosper
diligent (adj): hard-working, careful
paragon (n): model of perfection, epitome
commodious (adj): spacious, roomy
clairvoyant (adj): able to see and detect things that others cannot
cosmopolitan (adj): worldly, sophisticated
vast (adj): enormous, immense
voluminous (adj): large, ample
exorbitant (adj): excessively high, outrageous
extravagant (adj): excessive, over-the-top
colossus (n): an enormous structure
synopsis (n): a summary
cadence (n): inflection of the voice, accent, rhythm
cavort (v): to prance, dance about
boisterous (adj): loud, energetic, lively
daft (adj): insane, foolish
deft (adj): skilled, adept
5/10/10
Julius Caesar Resources
Use these links to read Julius Caesar scripts online.
Script 1 - Original Shakespearean Language
Script 2 - No Fear Shakespeare
Assignments:
Persuasive Essay Assignment
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
Due Dates:
Wednesday, 5/12: Persuasive Essay Rough Draft
Friday, 5/14: 18-20 Word Maps
Tuesday, 5/18: Project Presentations/turn-in (If you are absent this day, you need a note from a parent!)
Thursday, 5/20: Persuasive Essay Final Draft
Script 1 - Original Shakespearean Language
Script 2 - No Fear Shakespeare
Assignments:
Persuasive Essay Assignment
Julius Caesar Alternate Ending Project
Due Dates:
Wednesday, 5/12: Persuasive Essay Rough Draft
Friday, 5/14: 18-20 Word Maps
Tuesday, 5/18: Project Presentations/turn-in (If you are absent this day, you need a note from a parent!)
Thursday, 5/20: Persuasive Essay Final Draft
5/7/10
Friday, May 7
No warm-up today! 30 minutes of independent reading.
Today:
Assignments:
19-20 Word Maps - Friday, 5/14
JC Alternate Ending Project - Tuesday, 5/18
Persuasive Essay - Thursday, 5/20
Today:
- Take notes on persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
- Analyze Mark Antony's speech for persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
- Persuasive Essay Assignment
Assignments:
19-20 Word Maps - Friday, 5/14
JC Alternate Ending Project - Tuesday, 5/18
Persuasive Essay - Thursday, 5/20
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