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No Difference a poem by Shel Silverstein

from: Where the Sidewalk EndsHarper & Row 1974

Online poetry lesson Literature - 2 poems Theme: Differences Literary term: Simile Technology: online teaching, computers

Different!

Pre Reading Activity

What do you think about when you

hear the word ‘different’?

This means Chat!

What is a ”song” in Hebrew?

What is a “poem” in Hebrew?

This means write a note!

In English, they’re different.

How is a song different from a

poem?

Can a poem become a song?

This means a poll!

Let’s see a clip of the poem “No Difference”

Then you’ll answer some questions.

Watch the clip No Difference

After watching: 1. Did you like the poem?

2. Go to chat and explain why.

Let’s read the poem together

“No Difference”

Reading Activity

No Difference by Shel Silverstein

Small as a peanut,Big as a giant,

We're all the same sizeWhen we turn off the light.

Red, black or orange,Yellow or white,

We all look the sameWhen we turn off the light.

So maybe the wayTo make everything right

Is for God to just reach outAnd turn off the light!

Translate these words: • giant • peanut • same size • turn off • right • reach out

נכון/מוצדק

אותו הגודל

ענק

בוטן

להושיט יד

מכבה

Colors

Look at the colors mentioned in the

poem.

These colors are used to describe people in the

poem.

○Question: What color describes you?

Let’s look at the differences.

In a few minutes, I’m going to ask

you to go to the School site and

find the file for today’s task.

First, we will talk about Similes.

In this poem, the poet uses ‘Similes’

Literary Term: simile

What is a 'simile‘?

"Small as a peanut, Big as a giant".Translate the line:_______________________________

A simile compares two things using the words “as” or “like”. = סימילי"השוואה של שני דברים עם המילים "

“AS” OR “LIKE”

Your turn!

Finish this sentence in your own way:

"Small as a ………”

Find another simile. When you find it, send me a note.

Go ahead! I’m waiting.

Find a simile in the poem

Okay, now you’re ready for your task.

Go to : Nofey-habsor.org.ilהמשימות שלי"“

1. Open the Word Document2. Follow the instructions.

3. I will be here until 10:15. If you need help, come onto chat and ask

me.

1. Find an image.Search on the net!

Go here: http://goo.gl/f9bOUWhat kind of pictures do you see?

Find a good picture and paste it onto your page.

Give it a title.

2. Read the poem “Fair Dinkum”

Fair Dinkum – poet unknown

When I was born, I was black.

When I grow up, I'm black.

When I'm ill, I'm black.

When I go out in the sun, I'm black.

When I'm cold, I'm black.

When I die, I'm black.

But you –

When you're born, you're pink.

When you grow up, you're white.

When you're ill, you're green.

When you go out in the sun, you go red.

When you're cold, you go blue.

When you die, you're purple.

And you dare call me colored?

3. Paint the poem with colors

For example:“When you're born, you're pink.”

4. What is 'colored'? Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colored. Fill in the missing words: "Colored is a term ….. in the ……. to describe …. people" Go to qwiki to listen to an explanation: http://www.qwiki.com/q/Colored  .

Add 2 images to the poem:

1) the Writer 2) the one he's speaking to

These images should help someone else understand the poem. Give each image a title .

Go to linoit -----

http://goo.gl/5Hs6fand post your images..

Then , upload your work to ::// - . .http nofey habsor org il

שלי המשימות

Opinion:

1. Which poem do you like better: ‘No Difference’ or “Fair Dinkum”? Why?

 2. Do you think other kids should read these

poems? Why?

Now, go to the song “Just Like You” by Keb Mo .

• Listen and fill in the missing lyrics on your workpage.

• Why did he call the song “Just Like You”?

• Is this song similar to the poems or different? Why?

Reflection:

What did we learn? - New words- Differences- Similarities“ Simile” - ComparingDid you enjoy this online lesson? Could we make it better next time?