China Poetry Poster HISTORY 30% PROJECTS (IN-CLASS) DUE TUESDAY MARCH 19th

TASK -- Develop a digital poster that reflects knowledge of China and literary terms related to poetry. RESOURCES Literary Terms for Poetry 1.) Simile -- A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, (e.g., as brave as a lion). 2.) Metaphor -- A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. (e.g. My father is the glue that held our family together.) 3.) Imagery -- A word or group of words in a literary work ,which appeal to one or more of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell. The use of images serves to intensify the impact of the work. (e.g. Autumn moonlight a worm digs silently into the chestnut) Graphic Organizers and Models --Each of the following pages contains instructions, models, and graphic organizers to develop your FOUR poems. Once a draft of a poem is complete include the poem in your Word>New Template>Poster. Be a creative problem solver with technology.
A Accurately identifies and correctly applies the literary terms of simile, metaphor, and imagery in the poems. Identifies and correctly applies the instructions, graphic organizers, and models to develop a product. Work has little to no errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling. Work exhibits thoughtful care in construction, format, and presentation. B Accurately identifies the literary terms of simile, metaphor, and imagery in poems. Includes attempts at correctly applying the terms. Identifies and mostly correctly applies the instructions, graphic organizers, and models to develop a product. Work has a few errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling. Work exhibits care in construction, format, and presentation. C Includes some identification of the literary terms of simile, metaphor, and imagery in poems. May include inaccurate applications of the terms. May include some errors in following directions, using models or graphic organizers Work has several errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling which distract from communication. Work exhibits some care in construction, format and presentation. D Includes many inaccurate or missing identification and application of the literary terms of simile, metaphor, and imagery in the poems. Include several errors in following directions, using models or graphic organizers. Work has many errors in punctuation, grammar, or spelling which distract from communication. Work exhibits little care in construction, format and presentation.

Applies Literary Terms for Poetry Follows Multiple Step Procedure Quality of Work

Simile- Zodiac Poem The ancient Chinese were avid stargazers who believed that the constellations impacted human life and the natural world. Astrologers were able to use the stars to correctly predict the seasons in order to help Chinese farmers plant and harvest their crops. Even more, the Chinese believed that the time of a persons birth helped to determine a persons personality. Write a short poem about your Chinese zodiac creature using simile, metaphor, and descriptive adjectives. Feel free to use the template below or simply create a piece that connects to your zodiac in a different way. Remember that simile compares two things USING LIKE or AS. If you were born in 2000, your sign is a Dragon. If you were born in 2001, your sign is a Snake. Tiger Fire By Ms. Childress My skin is like a desert on fire Impenetrable and ancient My home is dark as death Full of life and secrets My roar sounds like the depths of earth being torn asunder I am the voice of wisdom I am Tiger I am within you.

Title the strength of a snake My skin is like a plated polished combustion. Obsolete and scintillating color. My home is as cryptic as a faceless murderer. It is small and inexplicable. My whisper sounds like a warning, a vine creeping up your neck, breathing, I can see you, hear you, run I am the energy to an ocean wave, droplets of crystal water roll down my long spine when it showers I am a snake I am within you.

Imagery in Poetry

Writers use IMAGERY to help transport their audience into their imaginations. We can read or listen to poetry, close our eyes and visualize what the writer actually sees or hears. Write a poem that transports us to northern China. To start, you will need to stand on the Great Wall of China by clicking here. What do you see? Create a short poem (5-10 lines) in the box below that paints a literary image. Remember to include metaphors, sensory details, and descriptive language to captivate your audience.

An endless ancient barrier, built by many sufferers one by one from coarse brick. The dim twilight luminescence of the sun shines softly on its substantial solid body. I look to the powerful ground. The trees are a bouquet of a beautiful exotic green. I am careful I do not collapse on the soiled cobblestone. I keep on walking, Walking towards my dream, on the persistently overpowering Great Wall of China.

Taoist Poetry Taoist (Daoist) Poetry emphasizes the natural world and the balance and harmony found among the earth, animals, and people. Choose a singular image to represent your poem (such as the one to the right). You may use the organizer on the left if you choose.

Model Taoist Poem I built my hut within where others live, But there is no noise of carriages and horses. You ask how this is possible: When the heart is distant, solitude comes. I pluck chrysanthemums by the eastern fence And see the distant southern mountains. The mountain air is fresh at dusk. Flying birds return in flocks. In these things there lies a great truth, But when I try to express it, I cannot find the words. by Tao Chien

Gaze into my piercing eyes They will show you your future Listen. My mouth brings a strong whisper, words of wisdom I clamor like a raging forest fire I am the mask of a melancholy willow. I am an impregnable soul. My ears hear the scream of a bird, the hum of a fly, the shrivel of dancing grass. My nose smells bloody animal flesh and musty fine dirt. I am called the king of beasts I am indomitable I am a forever standing lion.

Chinese Language Today Chinese is written using characters (radicals) based on ideographic units. These radicals form the foundation of the Mandarin language. Today, over 700 million people speak Mandarin. A proverb is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. English Language Proverb Model Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Traditional Translation of Model Write a brief proverb in English that states an important truth or gives valuable advice. Most proverbs are meant to inspire and enlighten. Write the proverb using English and 1.) Write the proverb in English: There is always a voice in your mind that says, You can do it when the world says No that voice is hope being there for you and cheering you on. 2.) Use Google Translate to transform the poem to Chinese (Traditional): - Chinese Proverb