Thanks for checking out the blog. I won't start with any musical quotes today, but I will say that Lemon Brown sure loved his music. Dang, he must've been good if the "dead would commence to rocking with the beat" (174) everytime he sang. What a great line! That's one of dozens of terrific lines found in the Walter Dean Myers' story "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" (found on pages 170-178 in your literature book). The tale basically explodes with figurative language. Be sure you're reading it tonight and writing your four questions. In addition I want you to have a favorite figurative language line or two in mind.
Period four already sensed a connection between "Raymond's Run" and "The T. of L.B.". As you read, be looking for other ways the two stories connect.
Today we spent some more time with theme. We reviewed the definition and tackled the writing of a couple themes. Finding real life examples to go with the themes is crucial. I'll be looking for a couple fresh ideas from you tomorrow.
Finally, we had a little IMC time. Today was the last IMC day where you will be choosing a book to read for your own enjoyment. Starting next Friday, whatever book you select will have something to do with our class work.
Time to go. But first, an Archer card possibility for you. In your own words, tell me what figurative language is.
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