Limerick

limerick

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Assonance

Assonance

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Concrete poem

Here is the presentation on Concrete poems. I hope you enjoyed it!

Concrete poems

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Acrostic Poem - Jose de Diego

Here is the Acrostic Poem Power Point presentation that was given on April 16. It is very short, but covers the important aspects of the acrostic. It also has information on Jose de Diego, a famous Puerto Rican poet whose Birthday was celebrated on that day.

Acrostic Poem

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Poetic form: Haiku

Here is the Power Point presentation I gave on Haiku.

Haiku

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Hyperbole lesson

You seemed to really enjoy yesterday's activity! I recorded the Spanish version of my song back when I wrote it, so here it is for those that liked it! Remember to study for the test!

Figurative Language

Here is the Power Point presentation I gave to introduce figurative language. It will help you study for the test.

Figurative Language

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Here is the journal activity we made related to figurative language. It shows some good examples of figurative language from popular songs.

Figurative language - journal activity

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Some Youtube videos from your teacher

I was talking to some of you and you wanted to see and hear more of my singing. So, here's some Youtube videos I have done. Now that we're doing figurative language we will be doing more musical things. Hope you enjoy!



More videos after the jump!

Pandora's Box

Once up a time, a long time ago, Zeus ordered Hephaestus (Aphrodite's husband) to make him a daughter. It was the first woman made out of clay. Hephaestus made a beautiful woman and named her Pandora. 

Zeus sent his new daughter, Pandora, down to earth so that she could marry Epimetheus, who was a gentle but lonely man. 

Zeus was not being kind. He was getting even. Epimetheus and Prometheus were brothers. Zeus was mad at one of the brothers, Prometheus, for giving people fire without asking Zeus first.  

Zeus gave Pandora a little box with a big heavy lock on it. He made her promise never to open the box. He gave the key to Pandora’s husband and told him to never open the box. Zeus was sure that Epimetheus' curiosity would get the better of him, and that either Epimetheus or his brother would open the box. 

Pandora was very curious. She wanted to see what was inside the box, but Epimetheus said no. Better not. "You know your father," Epimetheus sighed, referring to Zeus. "He’s a tricky one."

One day, when Epimetheus lay sleeping, Pandora stole the key and opened the box.

Out flew every kind of disease and sickness, hate and envy, and all the bad things that people had never experienced before. Pandora slammed the lid closed, but it was too late. All the bad things were already out of the box. They flew away, out into the world.

Epimetheus woke up at the sound of her sobbing. “I opened the box and all these ugly things flew out,” she cried. “I tried to catch them, but they all got out.” Pandora opened the box to show him how empty it was. But the box was not quite empty. One tiny bug flew quickly out before Pandora could slam the lid shut again. 

“Hello, Pandora,” said the bug, hovering just out of reach. “My name is Hope.” With a nod of thanks for being set free, Hope flew out into the world, a world that now held Envy, Crime, Hate, and Disease – and Hope.

 Taken from: http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/pandora.html

Assignment: Study for test on Thursday!

This Thursday, March 7 will be your test on folk tales (legends, myths, and fables). Check all the material I have posted here, especially the table comparing the different types of folk tales.

More mask ideas!

I found these really cool masks and they are fairly simple to do! Check out this link for the instructions.

Taken from: http://ordinary-time.blogspot.com/2010/10/mask-making-and-front-yard-theatricals.html

Assignment: Photo Story masks

Remember to start working on your masks. You should have them done by mid-week so you can finish your Photo Story Power Point presentation. It is due by Monday, March 4th. 

Remember to check the Photo Story Masks post to get ideas. You can also search on Google for animal masks

The Fox and the Crow Fable

Photo Story masks

This week we will be working on a Photo Story project. You will create your own fables in groups, then you will create masks which you will use to represent your fables in a photo story. Here are some great ideas. You guys are very creative, so I know you will surprise me with your own ideas!

Taken from: http://prudentbaby.com/2012/10/baby-kid/diy-animal-masks-free-template/

DIY NO-SEW ANIMAL MASKS (FREE TEMPLATE)

Halloween is only one week away, can you believe it? Better question, does everyone have their Halloween costumes picked out? Last week Cakies shared these beautiful DIY Halloween Headbands for a witch, cat, burst of sunshine and magic dragon. Today, it’s all about animals, bugs and one very bejeweled octopus mask we made for the How to Make a Mask video onDailyCandy Kids. Let’s begin with the Pretty Ladybug……

Fantastic Mr. Fox (Inspired by these beauties)…

Bejeweled Octopus…

and Curious Koala (or Wise Ol’ Owl)…

Keep reading to see the Pretty Panda, Beautiful Bird and Fluttering Butterfly masks along with the free downloadable template…


These DIY Animal Masks are so easy to make…
1) Download the Prudent Baby Animal Masks Template.
2) Cut out the masks from from felt and glue the pieces together with Felt Glue.
3) Poke holes on each side and tie ribbon or elastic through to wear on Halloween night.
4) Take a picture of your homemade masks and share them with us on Instagram @prudentjacinda and @prudentjaime!

Comparing myths, fables, legends, and fairy tales

I noticed you guys were still having trouble distinguishing the different types of folk tales, so I prepared this table in hope that it will clear your doubts.

Comparing Fables, fairy tales, myths, and legends

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What are legends?

A legend is a semi-true story, which has been passed on from person-to-person and has important meaning or symbolism for the culture in which it originates. A legend usually includes an element of truth, or is based on historic facts, but with 'mythical qualities'. Legends usually involve heroic characters or fantastic places and often encompass the spiritual beliefs of the culture in which they originate. Prominent examples include King Arthur, Blackbeard and Robin Hood. Where evidence of the existence of actual historical figures exists, figures like King Richardare legends due in large part to the many stories that have been created about them.

Puerto Rican Legends

The folktales of Puerto Rico reflect the culture of the people who have lived or influenced the lifestyle of those people living there, the Tainos, the Spaniards, and the Africans.

One of the first legends retold in Puerto Rico is that of Guanina by Dr. Cayetano Coll y Toste. Once the Taino Indians had proven that the Spaniards were not immortal through the death of Diego Salcedo, they rebelled. The legend of Guanina tells of that rebellion.

Aesop's Fables

From www.taleswithmorals.com

What are Fables?
Fables are short stories which illustrate a particular moral and teach a lesson to children and kids. The theme and characters appeal to children and the stories are often humorous and entertaining for kids of all ages. Fables can also be described as tales or yarns which have a message in their narrative such as a parable might have. Fables can often pass into our culture as myths and legends and used to teach about morals to children and kids.

The Characters of Fables?
The characters of fables and tales are usually animals who act and talk just like people whilst retaining their animal traits. This theme is especially appealing to children and kids.

Aesop's Fables
Aesop's famous fables and scripts provide great entertainment for children and kids. The fables, or stories, are all very short so keep the attention of children and Aesop's fables feature familiar animals loved by children and kids.

When were the first of Aesop's great Book of fables written?
It is not known exactly when the first Book of Aesop's fables were written as the fables were originally handed down from one generation to the next just like a myths, tales and legends. It is, however, believed that Aesop lived from about 620 to 560 B.C.

Who is Aesop?

Myth of Icarus

Taken from: http://www.island-ikaria.com/culture/myth.asp

THE MYTH OF DAEDALUS & ICARUS

Daedalus was a highly respected and talented Athenian artisan descendent from the royal family of Cecrops, the mythical first king of Athens. He was known for his skill as an architect, sculpture, and inventor, and he produced many famous works. Despite his self-confidence, Daedalus once committed a crime of envy against Talus, his nephew and apprentice. Talus, who seemed destined to become as great an artisan as his uncle Daedalus, was inspired one day to invent the saw after having seen the way a snake used its jaws. Daedalus, momentarily stricken with jealousy, threw Talus off of the Acropolis. For this crime, Daedalus was exiled to Crete and placed in the service of King Minos, where he eventually had a son, Icarus, with the beautiful Naucrate, a mistress-slave of the King.

Minos called on Daedalus to build the famous Labyrinth in order to imprison the dreaded Minotaur. The Minotaur was a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man. He was the son of Pasiphae, the wife of Minos, and a bull that Poseidon had sent to Minos as a gift. Minos was shamed by the birth of this horrible creature and resolved to imprison the Minotaur in the Labyrinth where it fed on humans, which were taken as "tribute" by Minos and sacrificed to the Minotaur in memory of his fallen son Androgenos.

Theseus, the heroic King of Athens, volunteered himself to be sent to the Minotaur in the hopes of killing the beast and ending the "human tribute" that his city was forced to pay Minos. When Theseus arrived to Crete, Ariadne, Minos's daughter, fell in love with him and wished to help him survive the Minotaur. Daedalus revealed the mystery of the Labyrinth to Ariadne who in turn advised Theseus, thus enabling him to slay the Minotaur and escape from the Labyrinth. When Minos found out what Daedalus had done he was so enraged that he imprisoned Daedalus & Icarus in the Labyrinth themselves.

Daedalus conceived to escape from the Labyrinth with Icarus from Crete by constructing wings and then flying to safety. He built the wings from feathers and wax, and before the two set off he warned Icarus not to fly too low lest his wings touch the waves and get wet, and not too high lest the sun melt the wax. But the young Icarus, overwhelmed by the thrill of flying, did not heed his father's warning, and flew too close to the sun whereupon the wax in his wings melted and he fell into the sea. Daedalus escaped to Sicily and Icarus' body was carried ashore by the current to an island then without a name. Heracles came across the body and recognized it, giving it burial where today there still stands a small rock promontory jutting out into the Aegean Sea, and naming the island and the sea around it after the fallen Icarus.

Daedalus by Thrice

I'm glad that you guys seemed to enjoy the myth of Icarus! You especially seemed to enjoy when I sung Thrice's song Daedalus. Here's the band playing the song live.




Here's a recording of my version of the song (yes, I actually recorded this!)


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Welcome!

Welcome, students! I have created this blog so we can keep communication even outside of school. I will post your assignments, extra material that can help you understand my lessons, or just fun stuff I think you will like. Feel free to contact me. I hope this semester is an enjoyable experience for all of us!