December 2nd

Due Monday!
We don't have class Monday so you may hand it in on Tuesday.

1. Rewrite the 10 questions with answers in good.

2. In a 3 paragraph essay, give your point of view on rite of passage.  Make sure to talk about the kind of conflicts it causes to the individual.  You have seen an example from the story but think about other examples in life.  Argue and support why rites of passages are an advantage or a disadvantage.

Also due Tuesday.

November 8th

This Friday, hand in the good copy of your poem to be posted for the school to read!

Due Next Monday,

Read the following poems and answer the questions.  Please do this on a separate piece of paper to be handed in at the beginning of class.

Reading -



1. Beware do not read this poem pg. 845

What images come to mind when reading the poem? Give at least 2 different examples.
What does the author mean when he says you  "not resist this poem"?
This poem has really interesting spelling of words or sounds, find two examples and explain why the author might use them?
What is the theme?

2. A Voice pg. 680

Why would the author use the word "unrelenting" in the first stanza?
Who is the speaker of the poem?  Provide proof
What happens to the mother at the speech?
How do you relate to this poem?

3. A Road not Taken pg. 290

Describe the rhythm and rhyme of the poem.  Why do you think the author wants to create this?
What is the message the author wants readers to understand?
What is the importance of the title

4. Young pg. 343

Describe the character in the poem.  How does she feel about where she is in her life?
What is the theme of this poem
Is there any evidence of figurative language being used? Give examples and explain

November 1st

Finish reading "An Incident in a Rose Garden"

note - make sure you know this poem and think about what I might ask about this poem on Thursday.  Another game maybe?

October 31st

Happy Halloween!!

Please read the poem on pg. 147 and complete the poetry check list/chart.  Remember, writing out your answers is good practice for the exam.  Do a good job on your homework!

October 26th

Hello grade 9's.  I didn't realize that the blog was not working when I posted the information.  Please bring your computers/cell phones to class so you can read this blog.  Sorry for the delay.


Here are your two presentations.  Make note of the due dates.  Coming soon, better get started!

Grade 9 Poetry Assignment

Create a poem that has the following:                                                                                         

Theme:  You must have a theme that is presented in the poem.  Remember the definition of theme.

Type:  You have to create a lyrical poem, at least 2 stanzas and not the 4 that William wanted, ha.  

Literary/Figurative Language: You must include 2 literary devices and 2 figurative devices

Sound Device (Alliteration and Assonance) must be included

Rhyming Scheme: You must have a rhyming scheme included

Note:

a). This poem must have a rough draft and a final draft.  The rough draft must be given to Mr. Boyd before the final draft is created.  The final draft will be hung up in the main hallway for display so do a good job!

b). The final draft must be presented in an “eye catching” way for an audience to read.  The font must be at least more than 16 font so it is easier to read from a distance. 

Due date: November 11^th

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Grade 9 Poetry Assignment (Oral Presentation)

Choose a poem longer than 2 stanzas and present it to the class.  You will be marked on your presentation of the poem which will include the following:

Pronunciation

Clear presentation of the poem following how the punctuation is sued

Voice is loud enough to understand what is being said

Body is helping with the presentation (gestures)

Memorized

Due November 7th

October 18th

Read the following poem and fill out the chart given to you in class.  Due Thursday.  We will take it up on Thursday before your quiz on Friday.  In case you haven't completed previous homework, the chart, make sure that is completed too!!

Rite of Passages

Rite of Passage

Related Poem Content Details

BY SHARON OLDS

As the guests arrive at our son’s party   

they gather in the living room— 

short men, men in first grade 

with smooth jaws and chins. 

Hands in pockets, they stand around 

jostling, jockeying for place, small fights 

breaking out and calming. One says to another 

How old are you? —Six. —I’m seven. —So? 

They eye each other, seeing themselves   

tiny in the other’s pupils. They clear their   

throats a lot, a room of small bankers, 

they fold their arms and frown. I could beat you 

up, a seven says to a six, 

the midnight cake, round and heavy as a 

turret behind them on the table. My son, 

freckles like specks of nutmeg on his cheeks,   

chest narrow as the balsa keel of a   

model boat, long hands 

cool and thin as the day they guided him   

out of me, speaks up as a host 

for the sake of the group. 

We could easily kill a two-year-old, 

he says in his clear voice. The other   

men agree, they clear their throats 

like Generals, they relax and get down to   

playing war, celebrating my son’s life.

October 17th

Sorry for not giving you the needed chart for homework last week.  However, today you got it and it must be done for tomorrow.

Quiz on Friday - Poetry terminology, literary devices and sound devices.  I will be asking for definitions and examples.