Ode to an Ordinary Object
An ode is a ceremonious poem full of personal emotion and expression. Neruda’s odes are unusual in that they celebrate everyday, ordinary objects, like onions, tomatoes, and salt.
Your Assignment:
Write your own ode about an everyday/ordinary object.
1. List at least 10 adjectives to describe your object. Use your five senses to create this list. Get a thesaurus if you need to.
2. Imagine what your object would be like if it were to come alive when all the humans were gone. Think about:
· What would their personality be like? Regal, shy, goofy, etc….?
· Who would they be friends/enemies with?
· Who would they have a crush on?
· What activities would they like to do?
3. Write your “Ode to ______”
· Remember to include your descriptive adjectives
· Bring your object to life by utilizing the personality traits you came up with
· Celebrate your object
Your ode must be ONE page in length.
Feel free to decorate and/or include artwork if you have time.
Ode to an Ordinary Object
An ode is a ceremonious poem full of personal emotion and expression. Neruda’s odes are unusual in that they celebrate everyday, ordinary objects, like onions, tomatoes, and salt.
Your Assignment:
Write your own ode about an everyday/ordinary object.
4. List at least 10 adjectives to describe your object. Use your five senses to create this list. Get a thesaurus if you need to.
5. Imagine what your object would be like if it were to come alive when all the humans were gone. Think about:
· What would their personality be like? Regal, shy, goofy, etc….?
· Who would they be friends/enemies with?
· Who would they have a crush on?
· What activities would they like to do?
6. Write your “Ode to ______”
· Remember to include your descriptive adjectives
· Bring your object to life by utilizing the personality traits you came up with
· Celebrate you object
Your ode must be ONE page in length.
Feel free to decorate and/or include artwork if you have time.