Figurative Language Friday

Some students had a little trouble with Metaphor Monday, although the original examples of figurative language in general were spectacular.  Let's just keep this post open to using your choice of figurative language.

Look at the picture and describe.   Give it your best shot using simile, metaphor, personification, or imagery of any type.  Be creative.

T-REX Tuesday

Okay, everyone, Tyrannosaurus Rex Tuesday is here. Now what are you going to do with it? Let's see how creative everyone can be. Does this lead to a story or a discussion of something you read or learned. I can't wait to find out. I hope it's successful, interesting, and surprising all in one. It was your idea. Go for it!

  

New dinosaur species similar to T.rex is uncovered in Argentina

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 10:57 AM on 17th December 2008


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1096383/New-dinosaur-species-similar-T-rex-uncovered-Argentina.html#ixzz1bdjpcXup

I hope you weren't thinking of the car or motorcycle called T-Rex....This is the real thing.

Famous Quote Friday

Happy Friday.....

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. 
                                                               Chinese Philosopher Laozi
Explain this famous quote. What does it mean to you and how might it influence your life?

World Wide Wednesday

What's happening in the world today?  Read the paper or search the Internet.  Let us know what you found.  Let's share the news.  Make sure it's real, though.

Metaphor Monday

Let's be creative.  What metaphors come to mind when you look at these pictures? Choose one picture and create your metaphor. Don't tell us which one.  We should be able to figure it out.  Have fun.



A metaphor can be used in many different ways. How would you describe the picture below?

Fictional Friday is NON Fiction Friday this week.

 

Who is important in your life?
Friends? Family? Coach?

Who has made a difference? Write about that special person here.

World Wide Wednesday has arrived. Welcome.

Can you identify this man?  He holds a very prestigeous position.  You can find the answer below.

Philip Levine, Current Poet Laureate

Do some research. What can you find out about Philip Levine or the position
of Poet Laureate?  Please share.

Questions:  Who was the US Consultant in Poetry 1958-1959?  Does NJ have a Poet Laureate?

Who is your favorite poet and why?  Did you ever memorize a favorite poem? Type some lines below and share what you like about the poem. I look forward to reading your thoughts on poetry in honor of both Jesse Stuart and Philip Levine. 

Welcome to Fictional Friday!

 We are not done with snakes yet, but take a look at this wonderful animal and think about story lines. 


What was your favorite animal story ever?  Let's talk about reading.

Are you ready? It's Time Travel Tuesday. Let's imagine....

time machine wormhole

Let's take the 1860's idea of the 'Time Machine'  presented by the author
H.G.Wells and bring it into our time. 
Where will you be 10 years from now?  What are your plans for the future? 
What were you doing 5 years prior to that time to get you there? 
Describe your future life as you see it in the year 2021. 

Are you ready for Mysterious Monday?

Let's make some predictions. 
Gather your evidence and share your predictions here. 
Which clues do you think are false?
We will continue our reading tomorrow.