Assignment 5 (7th and 8th Grade), Assignment 7 (6th Grade): Photo Inspired Poetry, Part 2

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Now that you’ve used images I chose to create a poem, it’s your turn. One little thing, though: many of the images on Flickr are copyrighted– meaning you’re not allowed to use them without permission.  But there’s a section of Flickr called “Creative Commons”.  Pictures in Creative Commons are free to use in your as long as you give credit to the photographer.

Go to Flickr’s Creative Commons page by clicking HERE.  Find a picture that sparks your imagination or makes you feel something deeply.  Write a poem about it in your blog.

The Thief in the Night

In his song The Thief in the Night Aceyalone talks about death.  What does he think happens (Hint: check about half way through the song).  What do you think a happens?

Click here to listen to The Thief in the Night

Click here to read the lyrics

** Extra Credit **

Write a story about the last moments of your life (and what happens after– if you believe in it..)

Assignment 15 (6th Grade), Assignment 14 (7th and 8th Grade): Child Labor Part 4: What’s your Sign?

For your final assignment on child labor, print out your poster and grab a partner to interview you about it.  Using iMovie, record an interview where you answer at least 5 of the following questions:

  1. What is child labor?
  2. Where does it happen?
  3. Why is it a problem?
  4. What do children miss out on when they work?
  5. Is their health or safety at risk?
  6. Why do some children work?
  7. Describe your sign
  8. Why did you choose the image you did?
  9. What is your signs message?
  10. How do you hope people will react to your sign?
  11. What should we do about child labor?

–> When you’re done, ask Mr. Lahana how to put your video onto your blog.

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