Here's what we did in class today:
1- check off reading books, composition books, and homework (my name prompt) for points.
2- Learn the difference between a metaphor and a simile
a. Watch prezi- Begin with similes
b. Listen to "Vindicated" by Dashboard confessional. Students must identify the simile in the song.
c. Move on to Metaphors
3- Read “My Name” and underline similes and metaphors
a. What do similes and metaphors do for our writing?
b. What are your favorite words, phrases, and images from “My Name.”
4- Watch a movie clip from "Where the heart is" about the importance of a name. Work on drafting your own “My Name” writing sample for the rest of the period.
Homework: None
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