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October Poem of the Month

A Pizza the Size of the Sun

by Jack Prelutsky

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A Pizza the Size of the Sun

by Jack Prelutsky

Before reading the poem, what do you think the poem will be about 

based on the title? 

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How many stanzas 

are in this poem?

How many lines?

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Let's paraphrase (put into our own words) the poem stanza by stanza.

resplendent ­ bright; radiant  

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Let's paraphrase (put into our own words) the poem stanza by stanza.

pimentos ­ the ripe, red, mild­flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper

  

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Let's paraphrase (put into our own words) the poem stanza by stanza.

delectable ­ delicious   

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Let's paraphrase (put into our own words) the poem stanza by stanza.

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What is the rhyme scheme for this poem?

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What are some 

hyperboles in this poem?

Drag the star to mark the hyperbole!

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What is the poet's 

tone in this poem? 

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Reevaluate the title. 

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AssignmentYou are going to write your own original

poem about food using hyperbole.

Your title should be:A _____________ the Size of the _______

Your poem needs two stanzas with four lines in each stanza.

Your rhyme scheme should be AABB. LABEL IT!

You must include at least four examples of hyperbole. CIRCLE THEM!