ELA V62 2021 - 2022 Assignments
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- 2021-2022 Term 1
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- ELA
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Poems ~ Choices
Demonstrate your understanding of the ideas presented from the two poems we have read and analyzed. Choose one of the following tasks:
1. Writing
In both Anne Bradstreet and Sor Juana’s poems, vanity is defined as something that is empty of value. How do you define it, and what does it look like? Once you’ve answered those questions, write your own poem about vanity. You can use rhyming couplets like Anne Bradstreet or a sonnet like Sor Juana. Not feelin’ it? Pick your own verse form. To help you brainstorm, think about:
what makes something empty of value
whether vanity is good or bad
what should go in its place, if vanity is something to be avoided
what benefits come from indulging in vanity
OR
2. Mixed Media Collage
In art, you can mix media to break the boundary of a particular form and get wildly creative. For example, you can draw over photographs or add pressed flowers to an oil painting. In the space below, explore the themes of treasure and vanity that Bradstreet and Sor Juana write about in their poems. Then, collaborate with your class on a collage that combines several different media to represent these themes. Experiment with creative ways to mix the printed word with paints, pastels, needlework, or digital media. Try to incorporate eye-catching images, special effects, and music. Take a screenshot of your collage, upload it her for credit, and bring your completed collage into school tomorrow.
1. Writing
In both Anne Bradstreet and Sor Juana’s poems, vanity is defined as something that is empty of value. How do you define it, and what does it look like? Once you’ve answered those questions, write your own poem about vanity. You can use rhyming couplets like Anne Bradstreet or a sonnet like Sor Juana. Not feelin’ it? Pick your own verse form. To help you brainstorm, think about:
what makes something empty of value
whether vanity is good or bad
what should go in its place, if vanity is something to be avoided
what benefits come from indulging in vanity
OR
2. Mixed Media Collage
In art, you can mix media to break the boundary of a particular form and get wildly creative. For example, you can draw over photographs or add pressed flowers to an oil painting. In the space below, explore the themes of treasure and vanity that Bradstreet and Sor Juana write about in their poems. Then, collaborate with your class on a collage that combines several different media to represent these themes. Experiment with creative ways to mix the printed word with paints, pastels, needlework, or digital media. Try to incorporate eye-catching images, special effects, and music. Take a screenshot of your collage, upload it her for credit, and bring your completed collage into school tomorrow.
Due:
The World on Turtle's Back
Demonstrate your understanding of the ideas presented in the Iroquois creation myth we have read and analyzed. Sign into teachHub to access your ELA digital curriculum within the HMH Literature app. Go to the section that says RESPOND:CHOICES (page 21). Choose one of the following:
(a) Writing ~ Creation Myth
Writing a the fact that you are fabulous means you get to create your own world! Brainstorm and outline a creation myth that explains how your world came to be. Ideas to consider:
natural elements of the world that need explaining
archetypal characters that stand for values or beliefs
an awesome setting
a journey or quest that a character might make
(b) Research ~ Comparing Creation Myths
Almost every culture has an explanation for how the world was created. Browse online to find creation myths from around the world, then choose one to compare with “The World on the Turtle’s Back.” Provide the name of the myth and where it comes from, then list similarities and differences between the two stories.
(c) Media ~ Book Cover
Create a book cover for “The World on the Turtle’s Back.” What story elements would you include? Remember, you want to make it something people will read based on the cover alone. Draw preliminary sketches that include the elements you want to feature.Think about your color palette. What colors would make the story come to life? Have a classmate critique your sketches and ask questions about what you’ve decided to include.
Use Google Docs to submit your written work. Bring in your completed book cover on Monday, October 25, 2021. Check all work before submitting for a grade.
(a) Writing ~ Creation Myth
Writing a the fact that you are fabulous means you get to create your own world! Brainstorm and outline a creation myth that explains how your world came to be. Ideas to consider:
natural elements of the world that need explaining
archetypal characters that stand for values or beliefs
an awesome setting
a journey or quest that a character might make
(b) Research ~ Comparing Creation Myths
Almost every culture has an explanation for how the world was created. Browse online to find creation myths from around the world, then choose one to compare with “The World on the Turtle’s Back.” Provide the name of the myth and where it comes from, then list similarities and differences between the two stories.
(c) Media ~ Book Cover
Create a book cover for “The World on the Turtle’s Back.” What story elements would you include? Remember, you want to make it something people will read based on the cover alone. Draw preliminary sketches that include the elements you want to feature.Think about your color palette. What colors would make the story come to life? Have a classmate critique your sketches and ask questions about what you’ve decided to include.
Use Google Docs to submit your written work. Bring in your completed book cover on Monday, October 25, 2021. Check all work before submitting for a grade.