Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Today is another opportunity to write a "3" constructed response.
Do Now: Write the definition of "metaphor" and create an example.
Classwork: You will be analyzing "Goldfinches" for metaphors and how they illustrate the message of the poem.
"Goldfinches"  by Mary Oliver
These images should help you identify the metaphors in the poem.

Thistles - the coins of reddish fire:

The hatchlings wake in the swaying branches,  in the silver baskets,

 Homework: Study for your midterm tomorrow.