Unit 3: Life is a Poem - Poetry

Activity 5:  Allusions and Symbolism? (GLEs:  03a, 03e, 16, 19)

CC:  Students will brainstorm a list of symbols they encounter every day.

Use Inspiration software to brainstorm a list of symbols.

Inspiration template - "Symbols"

Use MS Word to brainstorm a list of symbols.

Word template - "Everyday Symbols"

Allusion in Prose and Poetry

http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/allusion/page

Poetry Project

http://www.twinfield.net/teachers/fowler/classroom/resources/poetry_project/

Short Lesson on Symbolism - Uses The Road Not Taken

http://www.gc.edu/DistanceEd/English/dtaylor/1302/poetry/symbolism.html

Poetry for Upper Elementary Students

http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/poemiddle.htm

In journals, students will list examples of rhythmic language they enjoy

Microsoft Word to create journals

Use Inspiration and/or Microsoft Word to compare and contrast

Students will record sound devices in Microsoft Word

Use Inspiration for brainstorming activity

Use Inspiration software for graphic organizers

Inspiration Quick Tips

http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/intech/quick_tips/inspiration.htm