Due on 12/4- Identity by Julio Noboa Polanco

Print and READ Identity by Julio Noboa Polanco

http://www.conejousd.org/Portals/49/Departments/English/Burns/identity%20poem%20and%20song.pdf

This poem is an Extended Metaphor. 
An extended metaphor by definition is a metaphor that extends through an entire stanza or poem. A metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things. In the case with extended metaphor multiple comparisons are made (extended). There is a continuum of comparisons. In Polanco's Identity he continues to draw comparisons between himself and various objects.

Answer the following in your notebook:
What is the tone of the poem?
Is Imagery present in the poem? Give examples?
What is the theme(s) of this poem? provide an example to support your ideas
What is your favorite comparison in this work?

* If you had to compare yourself to one thing what would you compare yourself to? Why? You may choose to compare yourself to many things. However, if you had to think of your PRESENT self the one that is you at this very minute draw the comparison. 

Groups will wrap up on 12/4 and my mini lesson will center around Extended Metaphor in Poetry, Identity and the human condition as it functions individually within societal realms. 

* I will post a presentation Schedule Stay Tuned! 

Timeline

12/9-
I will hand back Pub 4 and Paper 2 Grades
Identity Lecture and Discussion. This fishbowl will include selections in the Family Album and the Culture Album. We will read them in class.

12/11
Poetry

12/16
Presentations
Desiderata - Max Ehrmann

12/18 -No Class