“O Captain! My Captain!”
What are some examples of metaphors used in the poem? Create a visual that represents the poem based on one metaphor used in the poem, "O Captain, My Captain" by Walt Whitman. So, your visual must be a depiction of the metaphor itself. It should be a minimum/maximum of 18 X 22 inches. Write at least 5 historical connections to the poem on your visual. Make it eye-pleasing. Use a medium (paper, plastic, metal, leather, wood, feathers, markers, paint, etc.) that you wish to use to create your visual.
Rubric
1. Metaphor visual is appropriate and is a minimum of 18 x 22 inches
2. Your meaning of your metaphor is creatively incorporated into your design
3. 5 historical connections to the poem are typed and attached neatly on the visual
4. All parts of the metaphor are neat and eye pleasing, creatively designed
Or
“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh”
The boy in the short story didn’t have a shield, and he was nervous about the upcoming battle. Design and create a shield that symbolizes people, organizations, and things that are important to you.
1. On drawing paper, make a rough draft of your shield. This should include the shape of your shield, your name(first, middle, and last) and sketches of the details you plan to utilize. You should have a minimum of 4 items that represent what you feel is important.
2. Decide what medium you will use. 18 X 22 inches minimum/maximum.
3. Collect the needed materials and assemble/draw your personal shield.
You will present your shield to class. During this presentation, you will describe what each item/illustration on your shield represents and why it is important to you. Remember your shield should be a reflection of you as a well as the people, places, and things that are significant to you.
“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” Rubric
1. Visual is crafted with appropriate shape and is a minimum/maximum of 18 x 22 inches
2. Full name printed neatly and in a manner easily read
3. At least four important parts of your life are represented
4. All parts of the shield are neat and easily visible
5. Shield is designed creatively
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