1) Be ready to recite The Jabberwocky on 2-17-21 -- 1st stanza
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
2) Essay - Share your interpretation of The Jabberwocky.
For students who have done essays on The Jabberwocky before, choose a different angle, approach, or perspective.
We will be writing a more in depth 5 paragraph essay inspired by The Jabberwocky. This week's essay is a warm up. The deeper you dig this week, the easier the next essay just might be.
LAGNIAPPE:
Here is a cool video I found that looks at the first line of Jabberwocky. This is so cool because this is a 5th grade class analyzing the first line of (mostly) nonsense poem. They are pretty smart! This class would give some homeschoolers a run for their money! If you are a grammar geek guy or gal, you'll like this.
@13.30 the teacher explains the "cc rule" in "grammar-speak."
VARSITY:3 paragraphs (you might need to consult some other sources to create enough content -- state your sources before your checklist)
indicate 1 of each DRESS UP and OPENER in each paragraph
indicate 1 DEC per paragraph
indicate 1 M3 per paragraph
1 OWL in the entire essay
T/C connection (do not indicate)
include your checklist
VARSITY EXTRA CHALLENGE: create 1 sentence in each paragraph using the prep opener followed by 2 adjectives or adverbs. You may indicate it like this(2 w/DD)
Examples:
(2w/DD)With soft footfalls the boy stepped sure-footedly and resolutely into deep dark forest.