I can write my life`s story using -vivid words (adjectives,adverbs

Today's Objectives
I can write my life's story using
- vivid
words (adjectives,adverbs)
- figurative
language (simile, metaphor,
personification, hyperbole, etc.)
- imagery
- point
(sensory words and descriptions)
of view
"My ADIDAS"
writing project
What's your life's story?
What are some ways that you could tell
your life's story?
What are things that you possess that could
tell the story?
- Your
eyes have seen the world.
- Your
ears have heard it.
- Your
feet carried you through it.
- What
about physical possessions?
Listen to "My Adidas"
Listen and follow along with
the lyrics.
This song is your mentor text.
You will be telling your own
life's story (through an object)
via a poem, rap, or song.
This song is humorous, but
listen closely and you may
pick up on some deeper
stories.
Fill out the first half of the
graphic organizer as you
listen and follow along.
What did you like about the song?
Do you think it's effective to tell
your biography from the perspective
of a physical object?
In your own writing, will you model
this tone or tell a more serious
story?
Eyes That Can Talk
by Meghan, tenth grade poet
As they say, “There’s more than meets the eye.” On the outside, a plain
pair of brown eyes.
On the inside, an anonymous perspective.
We all see, but in different, unique ways.
Are you curious about my feelings?
Look into my eyes, they tell you everything. My eyes just can’t hold
back emotions.
A sparkle of happiness, or a river of tears. Bug-eyed with fear, or
raging with anger.
From the Pacific Ocean, to the Eiffel Tower,
To the Grand Canyon and Disneyland,
Experiencing the crazy driving in the Philippines and watching Everyone
around me, including myself, grow up and live life.
I haven’t seen it all, but I’ve seen enough for right now, to be satisfied.
These eyes are the reason I have special memories.
They have made me see things that I want to remember forever. Also,
things I wish I’ve never seen.
Blue eyes, brown eyes, green eyes, or hazel eyes,
“There’s more than meets the eye.”
Ski Race Ready
by Collin, tenth grade poet
I stand as silent sentinels
As he passes by.
A pack upon his back
As he thinks and wonders why. Knowledge comes first
So I’ll stand by.
I stand as silent sentinels
As challenges become skills. Each Obstacle to peruse,
To perfect before the hills. Training is the master’s call
Challenging his test of wills.
I stand as silent sentinels, Coiled in the gate. Knowledge,
training, skill, We have seconds to wait. Racer ready,
Our tenure now must mate. Gate, carve, extend,
Drive, set, skate,
Gate, carve, extend,
Drive, set, skate.
We stand as silent sentinels A victory in our hand.
My Computer
by Rowen, fourth grade poet
I use my computer Every day Even when my friends come to stay and play
I show them everything They need to know So that they know how to use one When they go on home My Computer My Computer
When I run down the road With my computer friend I like to type up some messages To go n’ send
When I’m back at my house I use the mouse I use it to navigate all around It jumps and leaps And acts like a hound My Computer My Computer
I’m so glad I have This mechanical friend If I didn’t, what would I do? It’s a very useful tool, through and through My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer Let's Review
"My ADIDAS" is your mentor text. You are
writing a poem, song, or rap telling your
life's story (or a part of your life) from
the perspective of an object.
Thinking, Talking, Pre-writing
The focus for this activity is idea development.
You will be telling your life's story through an
object.
You need a strong idea with unique details.
You will also need to focus on organization as
you need strong, purposeful stanzas that keep the
story progressing.
Fill out the second half of your graphic organizer.
It will guide your thinking and pre-writing.
Thinking, Talking, Pre-writing
Complete the bottom portion of page 2 of
your graphic organizer.
Think of strong verbs and vivid
adjectives.
Remember to be SPECIFIC—no things and
kind ofs.
What do we mean by symbols and visuals?
Rough Drafts
You need a strong idea with unique details.
Which idea did you develop most on your
graphic organizer?
You will also need to focus on organization
as you need strong, purposeful stanzas that
keep the story progressing.
Use a thesaurus for vivid words.