Metaphor Poem

To continue our study of figurative language, we learned about metaphors and similes today. We read "Karate Kid" in class and discussed that the poem was full of metaphors. Students realized that the poem did not mention Karate (except in the title), but we could still figure out what it was about through the use of metaphors. Students were then asked to write their own metaphor poem. It can be about any activity the student chooses (football, dance, cheer, reading, writing, video games, running, etc.). The requirements for the poem are as follows:

Metaphor Poem Requirements

• 10-15 lines in poem format
• Title it "Metaphor Poem:____" Add your own creative title in the blank after Metaphor Poem
• The poem must contain at least 5 metaphors. The metaphors should be underlined or highlighted. NO similes. 
• The final poem should be written neatly with the proper English heading.

Students were given time in class on Wednesday to write their poem. They will also be able to work on it in class after the Global Scholar test on Thursday. 

The final poem is due at the beginning of class on Friday 9/11/15.