Directions for Final Poem

Please publish one of  your poems to Blogger.  Be sure to label your piece (click on the tag to the right when you are editing/posting) with your name and “Final Poem.”  As always, appropriate images are also welcome IF they are “free to use” and not copyrighted. We will be doing a read-around in class on Friday/Tuesday to celebrate your creativity!

Directions for Kite Runner detailed metaphors connecting to themes and relationships

Instructions:

STEP 1: choose one aspect of the novel on which to focus

(ex: key relationship; personality trait of character; insecurity of character; key interaction; specific theme, etc.)

STEP 2: use your phone camera to take an image that serves as a metaphor for this aspect. It must include at least 3 specific elements that reveal different nuanced elements of your key aspect. Write paragraph and post with image on blog.

Sample:

This image represents Amir’s phone call with Rahim Khan. Amir has placed a stone wall between him and his past, refusing to speak of his relationship with Hassan to anyone- even his wife. When Rahim Khan calls, it is like a small window has been carved out of the wall, and he is offered a chance of redemption by facing his past. He begins to remember what he left behind, represented by the fuzzy landscape seen through the image. His mind is a blur; he suddenly thinks of “Baba. Ali. Kabul” (2).  As he has hidden behind the wall for so long, he struggles to make sense of everything on the other side. However, his devotion for Rahim Khan is seen through the one flower in focus, and he chooses to focus on that. Because of his loyalty to Rahim Khan, Amir ultimately decides to return and learn of the possibility for redemption.

Important note: make sure you are going beyond the obvious!

Examples of what is too obvious:

• Hassan appreciates Amir more than Hassan
• Baba feels guilty when he sees Amir (or Hassan)
• Amir seeks redemption through Sohrab
• Amir feels like not having children is a punishment
• Amir feels relief when getting beaten by Assef

These are all pretty blatantly stated in text & we have talked about them a lot.

Your post:

Title: [your key focus]

Labels: Your Names, Kite Runner Metaphors

Body of Post: Include image and explanation of how that image represents something specific from the novel. Clearly explain at least 3 aspects of the photo that reveal different nuances of your key focus.

Directions for Africa Issue Post

Directions for Africa Issue Post:

Publish -  Publish your article to the class blog; be sure to include your catchy headline. Under your article, you will need to post your Works Cited (only the sources cited in your article in MLA format), as this is a public blog and we need to give credit to all sources. You are welcome to include an image as long as it is a “Free to Use” image. Be sure to LABEL with “Africa Issue” and your first and last name (the exact same wording/spelling of your name as on earlier Blogger posts). Due 10pm Tuesday, March 15
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Be sure to hit the orange "publish" button. View blog to make sure your post is there, and is labelled properly (check to see that you can see your post when you click on your name AND when you click on "Africa Issue"!)

Instructions for Balzac Symbolism Activity

See instructions on the Google doc:  click here

Each group (or absent person) analyze ONE symbol. Do NOT use a web source to see what the "experts" say -- we want to hear what YOU think!

Specifics:

Create a Blog post for our class website. You may want to draft this on a Google doc before posting. Be sure to include:

1. A catchy title
   
2. Two key quotes for the symbol that reveal both your symbol and its larger meaning.
   
• Please cite correctly
  
3. A visual representation of the symbol and potentially its meaning
   
• Please be sure to use creative commons or other for free to use images
  
4. A thesis statement that explains your interpretation of the symbol and its significance in the novel
   
• Sijie uses the symbols of ________ to emphasize/illustrate/explain/demonstrate__________________
  
• Consider how this symbol connects to the topic of “Coming of Age.”
  
5. Publish your information on our class blog. Be sure to label with “Balzac symbolism” and each person’s name (the exact same wording/spelling of names as on earlier Blogger posts).  Please check your formatting to ensure your thoughts are easy to follow.

How to post your poetry

Directions - How to Post Your Poem

Be sure to click on the "compose" button. (NOT the html button) in the upper left corner.
Type in your poem's title.
Type in your poem.
You can format, choosing your font, etc.

Be sure to hit the orange button to the right "update" periodically to save your work!

Then go to the right, click on "Labels" next to the "tag" icon and type in your first name (capitalize first letter), and last Name(capitalize first letter -- the label should pop up that you can select as your name has already been entered for the infographic project) as well as the word "poetry."  Example:  Super Student, poetry   Your name label should EXACTLY match the previous name label from your infographic post.

Image:  below your poem add an image by clicking on the "photo" image button. Your image needs to be appropriate to your poem (and appropriate to be posted on the web!) 
Be sure to either an upload a photo YOU took or search on line for a "free to use or share" image. You can use one of the sources listed on the "Better Presentations" libguide  check out:  http://bestsellerlabs.com/7-free-photo-libraries/
OR you can search by key word on Google. Click on images. Then go to the "settings" button (looks like a gear) in the upper right corner - and go to "advanced search." Then scroll to the bottom where it says "usage rights" and select "free to use or share." Then right click on an image and copy, then paste into blog. Or, you can load from your phone, etc. See examples below.

Above image was from my phone. The one below was a free image found on Google search. 

To review, your post must have:

1. Title
2. Poem
3. Label to the right with first name last name and the word "poetry" 
4. Image (from your phone or found on Google under "free to use or share.")

When you are done, you can share the link to this blog to your family and friends and they can check out your poem! I will also add a link to our class website when most of the poems are entered into the blog.

Have fun publishing your poem!

Welcome to Ms. Bennett's World Literature Honors Classroom Blog page!

This is where my two sections of WLH will be able to publish their work.
You will be able to see the work of students in both my 1st period and 2nd period sections.


Directions for posting on Blogger: 

For the Infographic assignment:
- Each group/team needs to post its digital infographic.
- Be sure that any and all images included are "free to use on the web" and are not copyrighted. 
- You may have to use the image tool on the screen to import - use the tools on the Blogger toolbar. 
- Title your Infographic creatively. I don't want to see "Memory Infographic" or something like that! 
- Be sure to LABEL YOUR POST by clicking on "labels" to the right of the edit area with the FIRST AND LAST NAME  for all of the team members in your group and then the word "infographic" Separate all labels with commas.   Ex. Karen Smith, Bob Jones, Harry Potter, Steve Jobs, infographic.    Include the first and last names of ALL of your team members. Then click DONE. 

Make sure you hit the orange PUBLISH button in the upper right corner to publish your entry to the blog! 

Be sure to click on "View Blog" at the top to open another window to see if your blog entry shows up the way you want it to appear.

AFTER you post your image, below it be sure to give credit if you have used any images that are not free for you to use. To give credit, simply type in below the image the words:  Image Citation   and then link it to the original site where you found the image on the internet. Use the "link" key above to create the link. See Ms. Bennett if you have questions!