Today, we went over your final project for the poetry unit. I will give you a hard copy tomorrow, but for now, it is under "documents" on this site.
10-2
Classwork:
We discussed "Where I'm From" poems. We filled out the questionnaire (also in "documents" and discussed our answers.
Homework:
Bring a rough draft to class tomorrow.
I will still offer extra credit for anyone who comments on "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid
10-1
Classwork:
We did a free write "Are men and women under the same pressure to look 'perfect?' What does perfect look like?" Then, we discussed "boring" words (sad, good, etc.) and came up with specific, interesting synonyms. Next, we read the poem "Same Song" in the textbook. Write down the word that strikes you the most, and write down the allusion in the poem.
We filled out the personal questionnaire to start our "Where I'm From" poems.
Homework:
Draft your "Where I'm From" poem in your notebook. You must have it tomorrow.
If you like, I will give 5 mini points for anyone who reads "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid and comments on it on this site.
1 comment:
I think that the poem "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid is a whole list of commands or instructions that a girl should follow. It tells her to behave properly, how to certain things like cleaning and cooking, and not to act like a slut. The poem might also be a conversation between a mother and a daughter. The mother is trying to teach her daughter to behave herself and other things.
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