Poetry+Assignments

=__Assignment 1__= Directions: Using one of these poems by Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger, write out a CSI analysis in your **notebook** (just like we did in class). You may choose any of the poems except the one we worked with in class. =

=

=2010= =__Assignment__= Figurative language brings any style writing to life. Bring your poems to life by choosing a topic from your like/hate list or another topic. Then write a rough copy of a poem/song __**in your notebook**__ that includes the following: You will present this rough copy to your classmates. = = =__Assignment 1__= In class Mr. Tabbara showed you how he got into poetry. He heard a song called Rime of the Ancient Mariner by a group called Iron Maiden. Choose a song that you'd like to share with the class and copy the lyrics of the song onto your wiki page. In class you will explain to us why you like the words to the song and what the song means.
 * two similes
 * two metaphors
 * two examples of hyperbole
 * a refrain