Creative Assignment Instructions
Aim: Review for the test
Description: this is a collaborative assignment. you depend on each other to get a good review and practice for the exam. The work will be done in groups of 3.
Listen to the instructions (broken down to 2 parts):
Part 1: The Road Not Taken
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=5978897&height=267&width=200
Part 2: The Road Not Taken
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=5983069&height=267&width=200
Procedure:
1. Watch the two Voki Avatars sent to you with instructions and guidance for your task.
2. Choose one item from the list below, answer it in full and then create an Avatar who will voice your insights. Once you have finished your assignment send it to everyone (I created a group for our class).
creative your own avitar (click here)
You may choose from the following list, however if what you want to write about has been taken by an “earlier bird” you will need to choose some other item to post.
You will be given a good grade for this assignment if your answer is full, complete and thorough.
Literary terms- define them and exemplify how they manifest themselves in the poem
1. metaphor
2. symbolism
3. theme
4. rhyme scheme
5. setting
6. paradox
7. Basic vocabulary - explain in your own words- (if you choose this option you should define all the terms).
- diverge
- have the better claim
- sigh
- want of wear
- stanza
LOTS
8. write the poem in your own words (literal understanding of the poem)
Analysis
9. Analyze the title of the poem
10. The word “sigh” can be interpreted in two ways - what are these - explain.
HOTS- define the HOTS of problem solving, say how it manifests itself in the poem and state how it influenced or helped you understand the poem better
Bridging text and Context:
11. Robert Frost lived in New England - can this biographical information be seen as having influenced Frost in the writing of this poem? Explain.
12. Robert Frost once said: "A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom"- What delight does the poem begin with and what wisdom does it end with? How does quote connect to the poem.
Check your spelling. Listen to your Avatar before you send it.
* I will review everyone’s postings to make sure the answers are adequate for everyone to use as review- still you should strive at doing your best - you have responsibility for your own success as well as your classmates :)
GOOD LUCK!!