Where I'm From Poetry.

I assigned one of my all time favorite pieces today...Students wrote a poem that had to be titled "Where I'm from". I stressed to them the importance of ensuring that it was not strictly literal, but figuratively speaking also. I'm excited to read all the compositions to get a glimpse into their lives and identity today. A powerful assignment in terms of sharing our personal stories and making connections with each other as learners. I shared my own example of "Where I'm From"...


Where I’m from

I am from hard work and jokes
On a happy night when my whole family is together, and my mom and grandma are cooking up a red and spicy storm

I am from summers on a blueberry farm in Cloverdale, picking berries from 9 am to 3 pm, every summer from the age of 8, feeling lucky at age 12 to sell them roadside instead
I am from a childhood of babysitting my younger sister, brother and cousins and learning how to cook for my family when mom was working evening shifts because my grandma stressed "how else would I learn to cook for my future in laws?"
I am from temples where we saw brides who got married to strangers that were chosen by aunts and uncles
I am from a generation that shifted, rebelled, and became ‘westernized’….
I am from listening, striving to be a good example, and not disappointing my parents and family
I am from finding my way and keeping everyone content at the same time.

I am from being compliant to centered, careful to tread softly

all the while

I am being cautious and mindful in modeling to my own little futures so one day, they can just be.

POETRY PROJECTS

We have been studying various types of poetry the last few weeks, and hopefully by now you have some favorites!

For the Poetry Project which will be due on Wed. Oct 15th (Thurs. Oct.16 for Period 2 grade 10s)

There will be class time this week, plus a Library block on Friday in which Ms. Monk will go over some anthologies to access, and websites to search for poetry.

Please click on your class link to get detailed info about each part of the project, and email me or tweet with any questions along the way! I'm very excited to see your completed projects next week!

Songs as Poetry presentations Monday!

I'm very excited for your Songs as Poetry presentations on Monday, in which you will explicate your favorite songs to demonstrate how they are poetic:) Please click on your class link to the right for more information and descriptive criteria.

Have a great weekend:)

Music Quiz #2

Here is the hint for the 2nd music quiz tomorrow ...but of course nothing will prepare you more than studying your devices to explicate.

also please think of a good sing to present which has many devices ...and a deeper figurative meaning.

I will provide the song presentation criteria to you in class tomorrow after our music quiz!

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