"I AM" Poem

“I AM” Portrait Poem

An autobiographical poem is personal—it reveals something about the person writing the poem. For this task, you will be stepping into the mind of a character from Lord of the Flies and exploring his deepest thoughts through an “I AM” poem. It does not have to rhyme, but for this assignment you must follow the format below.  You can earn bonus points for highlighting and labeling any stylistic devices (alliteration, asyndeton, metaphor, personification, etc.) you create in the poem.

I AM ____________

FIRST STANZA
I am (two special characteristics you have)
I wonder (something you are actually curious about)
I hear (an imaginary sound)
I see (an imaginary sight)
I want (an actual desire)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

SECOND STANZA

I pretend (something you actually pretend to do)
I feel (a feeling about something imaginary)
I touch (an imaginary touch)
I worry (something that really bothers you)
I cry (something that makes you very sad)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

THIRD STANZA
I understand (something you know is true)
I say (something you believe in)
I dream (something you actually dream about)
I try (something you really make an effort about)
I hope (something you actually hope for)
I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

Online Response Groups: Visit EDMODO, click on "I'm a Student," and create an account (GROUP CODE = 3l3ir3 and you do not have to enter an email). Find the "I AM" poems of your response group members. Read their poems and offer constructive criticism; this will include at least one praise and one area for improvement!

Religious Allusions: Chapter 8 Research

Please research the answers to the following multi-faceted question:

Who is Beelzebub and what does he/she have to do with the “Lord of the Flies”? (5) Why do you think Simon is the one whom Golding selected to have a confrontation with the “Lord of the Flies”? (speak to Simon’s character, nature and disposition—and consider the literary term FOIL) (5). Finally, critics argue that through this confrontation, Golding is alluding to a famous story from the bible. Briefly explain this story.  Do you agree? (5)

Post your answers by commenting to this blog.  You must constructively respond to at least one other comment (min. 3 sentences).

Thursday, March 31, 2011

1. Quick write (quote analysis #4)

9a.m.: *Senior Business Projects*

2. LOTF  

• Chapter 7 Discussion  
• Vocabulary (covert & contemptuously)
• Chapter 8 Read Aloud & Annotate

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

1. SSR (Annotation Check: Ch 7)
2. Stand and Deliver
3. LOTF: Chapter 7 Discussion

*DEAR today!  We are dismissed @ 9:45.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

View Stand and Deliver (focus on the role of adults in the film compared to the role of adults in LOTF)

Monday, March 28, 2011

1. SSR
2. LOTF Chapter 7: Discussion Questions (small groups)
3. LOTF Chapter 8: Begin Reading and Annotating

Homework:

• Be prepared to discuss Ch 7 questions

Friday, March 25, 2011

1. The Beast as a Symbol

• Complete Poster
• Conduct Gallery Walk
• Record Key Info. in Chart

2.  Lord of the Flies Chapter 7: Read and Annotate

Homework:

• Annotation Ck on Monday (LOTF Ch 7)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

1. Quick write: Writer's Toolbox
2. The Beast as a Symbol

• Analyze Beast from Assigned Character's Perspective (in small groups)
• Locate Evidence to Support Claims
• Create Rough Draft of Poster
• Begin to Design Poster

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

1. SSR (Annotation Check: Chapter 6)
2. Around the World Literary Terms 
3. Word Games

Homework:

• Check PowerSchool!  Grades will be finalized by the end of today!
• Enjoy this beautiful weather--back to the grind tomorrow!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

1.  Quick write: Quote Analysis
2.  The Beast as a Symbol: Brain Drain and Web

3.  The Role of Adults

Homework:

• Finish Role of Adults Activity
• Check PowerSchool!!! Grades are finalized tomorrow--I do not want any surprises!

Monday, March 21, 2011

1. SSR
2. Lord of the Flies: Chapter 5 Small Group Discussion Questions (do not forget to weave and properly cite quotations)
3. The Role of Adults

Homework:

• Lord of the Flies: Read and Annotate Chapter 6
• Extra Credit Opportunity:  Type, in LARGE FONT, any original examples of Rhetorical Devices or Literary Terms we have studied for LOTF.  The examples must relate to LOTF.  Add images and color to make visually appealing!
• Check PowerSchool! 3rd Quarter Grades will be completed Wednesday.  Any missing assignments from last week will be accepted before the end of class Wednesday.  Assignments due before last week will not be accepted as per our make-up work policy.

Friday, March 18, 2011

1. SSR (Annotation Check)
2. Lord of the Flies: Chapter 5 Group Discussions

Homework:

• Catch up on any reading/annotations/assignments--Remember, assignments will only be accepted for three days after the original due date.
• Check PowerSchool--it is the end of the 3rd quarter and grades are due this week.
• Enjoy this fabulous weather :)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

1. AP Quiz (Ch 4)

2. Cappuccino Day (8:45-9a.m.): Thank you for supporting Socastee High School's Media Center!

3. Lord of the Flies Close Reading: Ch 4

Homework:

• Read and Annotate Lord of the Flies: Ch 5

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

1. SSR
2. Lord of the Flies Close Reading: Chapter 3
3. Practice AP Quiz (Ch 3): Use signal cards & discuss answers with justifications
4. AP Quiz (Ch 4): Individually--we will finish tomorrow

Homework:

• Read and Annotate Ch 5 (DUE FRIDAY) 

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

1. Quick write 
2. Who Should Survive? Discussion
3. Literary Terms: Metonymy, Synecdoche, & Verisimilitude

4. Lord of the Flies Close Reading: Chapter 2

Homework: 

• Lord of the Flies Ch 4 AP Quiz

Monday, March 14, 2011

1. SSR
2. Rhetorical Devices: Chiasmus & Zeugma
3. Who Should Survive?  Small Group Discussions (be prepared to justify selections to class)

Homework:

• Use chiasmus to write about a symbol, character, and/or event in LOTF
• Use zeugma to write about a symbol, character, and/or event in LOTF
• EXTRA CREDIT: Anaphora poem TYPED in a LARGE FONT to display in classroom (add images if you would like)

Friday, March 11, 2011

1. SSR
2. Rhetorical Devices: Anaphora
3. Lord of the Flies: Would You Survive?

Homework:

• Read and Annotate LOTF Ch 4
• Type LOTF Anaphora Poem (large font to post in classroom--add images if you would like!)

Thursday, March 10, 2011

1. Quick write (Writer's Toolbox)
2. Rhetorical Devices: Polysyndeton & Asyndeton
3. Lord of the Flies: Close Reading

Homework:

• Read & annotate Golding's biography
• Use Cornell Notes to organize the information you learned

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

1. SSR
2. Peer Annotation Check
3. Seminar: Complete Discussion & Reflection


Homework:

• Catch up on/Review LOTF Ch 1-3

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

1. Quick write:

Read and think carefully about the issues presented in the following quote.  Write a response in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.” ~ Abraham Lincoln 

2. R/A: The Butterfly

• Symbolism & Allegory
• 60 Second Recap Video: LOTF 
• Brain drain images, ideas, feelings, etc. associated with the first two symbols in LOTF: "SCAR" & "CONCH SHELL"

3.  Socratic Seminar: LOTF Anticipation Prompts

4. Exit Slip: Prediction/Question for LOTF Chapters 2-3 (on sticky note--place on white board)

Homework:

• LOTF: Read  and Annotate Chapters 2 & 3  

Monday, March 7, 2011

1. SSR (*Simultaneous annotation check--Submit Annotation Checklist after Mrs. Ward reads your annotations)
2. Socratic Seminar: Government Interference: How Much is Too Much? (Vending Machines in School)
3. Reflection: Summarize Key Ideas, Record & React to a Comment, Connect an Idea to the Real World, Explain your Thinking Process, Self-Assess, & Create Personal/Group Goals
4. Lord of the Flies Seminar Preparation Packet

Homework:

• Complete LOTF Seminar Preparation Packet (This requires outside research, and do not forget to link statements to LOTF!)
• Remember: We will have visitors tomorrow, so please be EXTRA ready to facilitate an insightful, thought provoking seminar!

Friday, March 4, 2011

1. SSR
2. Intro to Annotations
3. Socratic Seminar
    Government control: How much is too much?

• Read news articles
• Annotate articles
• Record thoughts and reactions on seminar planning sheet
• Discuss in seminar format
• Complete reflection

Homework:

• Read & Annotate Chapter 1 of Lord of the Flies 
• Complete Annotation Checklist and Questions 

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Unit One Exam

Homework:

• Locate OWN COPY of  Lord of the Flies (must have for homework this weekend): Click here to see the copy of LOTF I will be using in class.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

1. "Masque of the Red Death" Group Discussion
2. Dead Words Funeral*

Homework:

• Study for Unit One Exam TOMORROW (please review short stories, personal & indefinite pronouns, vocabulary, & literary terms)
• Bring Lord of the Flies

*Your epitaphs for the dead words were so creative! Excellent work!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

1. Quickwrite: Writer's Toolbox (see a classmate for 1st Sentence and Sixth Sense Image)
2. Voice: Syntax (loose/cumulative sentence & appositives)
3. Vocab Word Play: Share 2 Truths & Lie

Homework:

• Review questions for "Masque of the Red Death" discussion
• Locate YOUR OWN copy of Lord of the Flies for weekend homework
• Bring text for extended DEAR in 2nd block (school wide 30 minutes in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday)

*Advisory Schedule Today: dismissed @ 9:40a.m.