We continue close reading, annotating, and identifying figurative language used in “Still I Rise”- Maya Angelou. Today we defined and provided examples of the use of figurative language in “Still I Rise” poem in “Tool Kit”.
Some examples of figurative language covered today:
- Simile
- Metaphor
- Personification
- Alliteration
- Hyperbole
- Idioms
- Onomatopoeia
Reading: Students had the opportunity to checkout books from our classroom library for SSR reading. All students should bring their reading book with them to class everyday.
Homework:
Please make sure to complete your figurative language assignment- Due: September 21,2017
If you need a copy of the poem for any reason I included an attachment in a previous post or you may use the link
provided: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise
Reminder:
- SRI Testing: September 26,2017
- Make sure to bring your planner and SSR book everyday to class and set it on your desk
- Freshmen Tailgate – October 5th, 2017
- After school tutoring available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the Media Center – 2:25 pm
