Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Rhyme

AlliterationDefinition: a series of words in a row (or

close to a row) have the same first consonant sound

“She sells sea-shells down by the sea-shore” “Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled

Peppers”

What letter

does V

alliterate

with?

RhymeDefinition: words or

phrases with the same ending sound

What is a “near rhyme”?

OnomatopoeiaDefinition: words whose pronunciation

imitates the sounds they are named for

Record at least 5

examples from the

video.

MissionCreate a poem about Stargirl in acrostic

format.

Include:Alliteration (USE TWICE)Onomatopoeia (USE TWICE)Rhyme (Use at LEAST once)

Stargirl or LeoBorlock

Go to the Website in your Email from Ms. Gelzhttp://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/

Your Topic: Stargirl or LeoBorlock

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/

Quick Brainstorm

Fill in your poem

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Send your final product

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Homework: Read chapter 161. List at least 5 pieces of evidence that support the

following claim:

“Leo Borlock has a serious crush on Stargirl Carraway.”

Example: Leo is thrilled when people call him Starboy.

Acrostic Poem due WEDNESDAY (color is appreciated but not required) Extra credit if you use the website to create it. (see

your email) I will print it for you.