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#1 Similes
& Metaphors Write out the
following two definitions: SIMILE
-> compare two different things by using the words "like" or
"as" METAPHOR
-> compare two different things by stating one thing IS the other one Now create TWO examples of
your own of a SIMILE and a METAPHOR. (4+ sentences) Must COMPARE TWO NOUNS. -> can NOT be a verb, adjective, etc. The TWO NOUNS you compare can NOT be the SAME
thing! BAD -> comparing Garfield to
a cat
-> comparing floor to the ground -> comparing Mr.
Broviak to a teacher Can NOT use the word “LOOKS” in a GOOD simile
or metaphor! BAD -> That dog looks like
an angry lion. |
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#2
Describe It Pick an object in my
room and DESCRIBE it well using at least FIVE (or more) sentences. You
should use at least TWO SIMILES and TWO METAPHORS and have ONE NORMAL
SENTENCE. Please LABEL which sentence is which (Simile, Metaphor,
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#3
Memory Poem Copy this poem into
your notebook. You will have to memorize it for class. For the simile, "Like" or
"as" you shall see. (POINT
AT AUDIENCE) But with the metaphor, Use them no more. (WAVE YOUR HANDS BACK AND FORTH SHOWING "NO") The comparing of TWO, Is what you will do. (HOLD UP TWO FINGERS AND POINT AT AUDIENCE) |
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#4
Tweet Thief Read the following
five statements and tell me if you AGREE or DISAGREE with each one. In
a sentence (or more), explain WHY you feel that way for each one. You
should use examples from your own life to support your answers. 1.
I would rather be SAFE than be FREE. 2.
If I were bullied by another student I would tell a teacher. 3.
Only snitches and wusses report when bad things happen 4.
Social Media is an important part of my life. 5.
I have no problem with ANYONE seeing ALL of my social media posts. |
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#5
Battle Haiku
You will be writing
THREE “Battle haiku” that follow ALL of the haiku
rules…EXCEPT for the part where it has to be about nature. We will ignore that one for now. With a “Battle
haiku” you must be able to “throw shade” at your opponent in order to “throw
down” and challenge them. Your opponent? Any FAMOUS person/celebrity who does NOT go
to our school. Or you can choose
ME! Bring it! Examples: You a slow kid, son. So many tattoos, Not scared of your
weak haiku. I can’t Belieb
your singing Your insults are
whack! Comes from such a jerk. |
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#6
ML – The Fall Play Write the following THREE sentences in your notebook,
and then LABEL each part of speech.
Is it a
PRonoun, Verb, ADJective, ADVerb, Conjunction. Then you must label which NOUN is the SUBJECT of the
sentence. And LABEL each VERB as either Action or Boring. 1. My
family is coming to the early show or the later one. 2.
My
brother will go to the dinner and have fun. 3.
After
the play, we will get some ice cream. |
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#7
Agree to Disagree 1.
I have enjoyed getting REVENGE on someone in the past. 2.
Any kid that gets detention w/ the principal is a "bad" kid. 3.
I WOULD intervene if I saw MY bully getting beat up. 4.
LOUDLY announcing that someone has “bad breath” or they have “ugly clothes”
is an example of BULLYING. 5.
I would report my BFF for doing something bad (like cheating
on a big test), no matter what it might be.
2. Any kid that gets a detention with Mr. Butts
is a "bad" kid. 3. I WOULD intervene if I saw MY bully getting
“stomped”. 4. LOUDLY announcing that someone has “bad
breath” or they have “ugly clothes” is an example of BULLYING. 5. I would report my BFF for
doing something bad (like having a knife at school), no matter what it might
be. #8
ML – Movie Time Write the following THREE sentences in your notebook,
and then LABEL each part of speech.
Is it a
Then you must label which NOUN is the SUBJECT of the
sentence. And LABEL each VERB as either Action or Boring. 1. My friend is going to the monkey movie or the
camel one. 2.
My
family will go to the theater and have fun. 3.
After
the show, we will eat some pickles. |
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#9
Don’t Bully Me Should a
“victim” be punished if they paralyze OR even kill someone
they believe is bullying them? -Is it
possible for someone “weaker” to bully someone “stronger”? -Have
you ever witnessed bullying between a student and a teacher? How did it happen? -Tell me
about a time you have witnessed someone being bullied. Who did the
bullying? Share at least FOUR sentences, please. |
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#4
ML - Halloween You SHOULD use your Magic Lens
to complete this bellwork. Write the following THREE
sentences in your notebook, and then LABEL each part of speech. Is it a
Then you must label which NOUN
is the SUBJECT of the sentence. And LABEL each VERB as either
Action or Boring. 1. The boy is wearing a monster mask. 2. I will wear a scary costume
for my candy. 3. Mr. Broviak will have a
haunted porch tomorrow. |
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