Mr. Felder 3rd 25-26-ELA Assignments

You need to identify at least 5 examples of figurative language in a song of your choice. Copy and paste the song into a Google Doc. Highlight the different examples of figurative language and put in parenthesis what the type of figurative language that you identified is. Make sure your song is school appropriate. Also, using the same type of figurative language repeatedly is not acceptable (ex. using a line from the chorus that is repeated 3 times as 3 examples is not acceptable). Attach your Google Doc to this assignment. Examples of figurative language should be an example of a simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, allusion, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbol, oxymoron, irony, idiom, and or imagery.

Give a definition and create an example of each type of figurative language.

Read the following story and create a narrative from another perspective of one of the characters. Remember, you are not creating a new story. You should be recreating the story following from another characters perspective.

Complete and submit the doc.

Use the attached pdf to read the excerpts and questions. Answer the questions on the bubble sheet given in class or on paper if you are at home. 

Create a narrative. Use the checklist and scenarios.

In case you need more practice.

Create at least a paragraph.

Type your argumentative essay here.

The instructions are on the doc. Let me know if you need assistance in getting a poster board.

Work with your small groups to create a Biography for Ellen Ochoa. The assignment is on page 203 of the textbook and page 44 of the digital textbook. There is a video to help you understand how to write a biography.

Follow the instructions and escape to Thanksgiving break.

You can do the Kahoot 3 times to practice for the test tomorrow.

Create a song that expresses you. Make it uniquely you. It can be about how you feel, what you like, a pregame hype song, or anything else you can think of. Since we can't do a data analysis, I will use this as a score booster.

Create a blog post centered on the question " Is the effort to combat boredom worth the expense?" Make a claim  of whether you believe this to be true or not. Use information from on the the stories we have read thus far to support your claim. Also, acknowledge the opposing view while supporting your own stance.

Create a visual representation on how to combat boredom in space. You can make a physical game, an activity, or a slideshow. If you create a slideshow. You need to address what the activity is, what problems could arise, and possible solutions. 

Complete body paragraphs for the Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Compare and Contrast Essay. There should be a paragraph for the similarities and a paragraph for the differences in the text and radio play of the story.

This should be at least a paragraph.

Create a storyboard for your bellringer. Be creative and let me see your idea!

You should have at least 5 steps of what happens. It is important for the next activity.

This should be at least a paragraph.

Make at least 1 paragraph.

Make sure you are reading 10 pages a day and that the assignment is turned in on time. There is an audio version attached to the assignment that is broken up by chapters. Click the image of the book and the audio play will pop up underneath it for you to play it and follow along in the book.

Make at least one paragraph.

You should have at least 1 paragraph.

Read the paragraph and answer the questions.

You must do this review at least once for a grade. The class review doesn't count toward this. You may do it up to 3 times and I will take the highest score.

Complete the test. You may use your book. You may use your packet.

Make at least 2 paragraphs and use at least 2 descriptive words.

You should include characters, plot, theme, setting, and conflict.