Block Day 4/23-24 ~ Do you know your poetic devices?

WARM-UP

  • affect vs. effect
    Affect is usually a verb meaning “to influence.” Effect is usually a noun meaning “result.” The drug did not affect the disease, and it had adverse side effects. Effect can also be a verb meaning “to bring about.” Only the president can effect such a change.
    Click here for practice with affect vs. effect.
  • POETRY
    • Finish going over devices in "Gospel."
    • Found Poetry ~ Today we recreate a poem by using lines found in others.



    TASK: You and your partner will craft a new poem of at least 10 lines (from 10 different poems). 
    RULE: You must include a list of source poems on the back.
    RULE: Your poem cannot resemble any of your classmates'.
    RULE: Your poem must have a central idea or theme...not just a nonsense mix-up!
    RULE: Your poem must include at least five labeled poetic devices (see the  Quizlet list).

    HW: Finish your Found Poem in hard copy form, complete with an original title and some sort of illustration. Be prepared to read it out loud in class on Monday.  (20 points - 5 pts./device + Up to 5 points for entertainment or quality value = 50 pts.)