Create Your Own Landscape Poem Project

1. Choose an image of the Canadian landscape.
You need to know where the picture is taken just like the one about Georgian Bay.
Imagry: Sky

2. With your image, you need to have a poem with a title.Your poem needs 16-25 lines with at least 5 different examples of literary devices.
Simile
Metaphor
hyperbole
personafication
Image
You must put your literary devices in a different colour so I know you know when you used them.

Sky's Mood

Sky has her own secrets

Like candies;

like tears;

like purified water

The sun is going down, stars are glinting

These secrets become many warm or cold colours

and are shown in her mood

When the sun shines bright in the world

Gold, red, orange, pink...

Sky's warm tone;

her sweet and beatific secrets;

her canty mood

When moon's shadow appears bit by bit

Argenteous, dark blue, purplr...

Sky's cool tone;

her sad secrets;

her mopish mood

When the midnight is coming;

when ocean waves collide;

when everyone is going to their dreams

Sky is cool

she is grey or transparent

like purified water

The sun goes down to the west, the stars will shine upon you

Sky's secrets;

sky's mood

Can you guess?

Colourful sky

a member in Canadian landscape

A mysterious girl

1. What is an alliance? What does this word mean?Great traders themselves, the Hurons navigated the rivers of Central Canada and were very prosperous. They would become the leading source of furs for the French.

Meaning 1: The state of being allied or confederated.
Meaning 2: A connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest.
Meaning 3: An organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty.
Meaning 4: A formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim.
Meaning 5: The act of forming an alliance or confederation.
An alliance is a formal relationship between two or more parties to pursue a set of agreed upon goals or to meet a critical business need while remaining independent organizations.

2. Why would Champlain want to form an alliance with the Hurons?

Champlain wanted to form an alliance with the Hurons, the most important reason is he can get benefits. Forming an alliance can expand the fur trade in the world, because they have an immovable company-- the alliance. Champlain also can consolidate his the king of the fur's status. If Champlain formed an alliance, it's easier and more convenient for fur trade. Because they can have a legitimate approach.



3. This is a picture of Champlain and his Huron allies on the left fighting the Iroquois. This is one of the earliest images of Europeans and First Nations people interacting.a. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences. Look carefully at the picture.b. Do you think this is a realistic image of the situation? Explain why or why not in 5-8 sentences.

It's two groups of people are fighting. Oh~~! A war!! Iroquois' weapons are bow and arrow (a little bit lagging...), and they fights without clothes, looks like the primitive. Another group of people wear armors and they are Champlain and his Huron allies. They use their guns to kill several people.

Yes, it is a realistic image of the situation. War is ferocious and sad. Gap of the strength between Iroquois and Champlain and his Huron allies is very big. Although there are many Iroquois, they still have many partners are killed. Their weapon is one of the most important reasons that depend on their victory or defeat. So, this is a realistic image of the situation.

4. The Hurons had many economic advantages because of their geographic location and territory. They were located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, where the fishing was excellent.
a. Find a map of Georgian Bay. Explain where this bay is.
http://www.muskieontario.com/georgianbay.html
It's near the French River and Thrity Thousand Island. On this map, it is on Killamey Mountain Lodge's right, Pleasant Cove Resort' s left.



b. Translate the word bay.


5 . Find a photograph of Georgian Bay that you like. Explain why you like it in 3-5 sentences.The vegetation of this region includes mixed forests, meadows, and fields. The sandy soil was perfect for planting corn, squash, pumpkins, and beans.

I like this photograph of Georgian Bay. Vegetation grows frondently. Grey beside the river. The colour of the river is sky blue. The white horizon make people can know where sky is and where the river is. Water is very clean, people can see the bottom clearly though water.

6. Take a look at this piece of Canadian Art called "Stormy Weather". The artist is Frederick Varley. He illustrated the stormy weather of Georgian Bay.
a. How do you feel when you see this painting? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Tell me why you feel that way.

When I see this painting, I feel a little bit sad and depressive. It makes me guess the artist's mood is terrible. Sky should be blue, clean and bright, but in this painting, the colour of sky is dark and is negative colours. The river is not peaceful at all. A tree beside the river looks really grievous like a person. Environment is silent but dejected. People can't find esperance and vitality in this picture. So I feel sad and depressive.

7. This is a poem by A.J.M Smith. It was put together with this image on a past provincial exam.

a. When you read this poem, how do you feel about the Canadian landscape? Explain in 10-12 sentences. Think deep and be creative.

The Lonely LandA.J.M. Smith
Cedar and jagged fir
uplift sharp barbs
against the gray
and cloud-piled sky;
and in the bay
blown spume and windrift
and thin, bitter spray
snap
at the whirling sky;
and the pine trees
lean one way.
A wild duck calls
to her mate,
and ragged
and passionate tones
stagger and fall,
and recover,
and stagger and fall,
on these stones -
are lost
in the lapping of water
on smooth, flat stones.
This is a beauty
of dissonance,
this resonance
of stony strand,
this smoky cry
curled over a black pine
like a broken
and wind-battered branch
when the wind
bends the tops of the pine
like a broken
and wind-battered branch
when the wind
bends the tops of the pines
and curdles the sky
from the north.
This is the beauty
of strength
broken by strength
and still strong

When I read this poem, I felt that Canadian landscape was beautiful and different with the other countries. Canada is a country that is very cold. But snow also can cause a nice landscape that is another beauteousness. Many people think that cities are warm and with so many flowers, trees, rivers and green mountains are beautiful. However, a city is surrounded by snow that is like a white world is also really beautiful. It doesn't have many colours, just is white and blue. Many kinds of trees are growing there, deers, rabbits are living there. Although the weather often is snowy or rainy, although sky often is grey, it still gives people a peaceful, silent and comfortable feelings. Air is clean, though it is a little bit cold; sky is clean, though sometimes it is French grey. In that snow world, people still can see many green forests, towering trees, running streamlet, emerald green lichen. It is like spring, right? Therefore, Canadian landscape is a world that include spring and winter at the same time. It's a colour and drab landscape.

8. What did you learn in this lesson? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
In this lesson, I learnt a lot. At first, I knew what an alliance is and the meaning of it. I learnt the reason of Champlain wanted to form an alliance with the Hurons. Then, I know the conflict between Champlain and Iroquois by a picture of Champlain and his Huron allies on the left fighting the Iroquois. It reflects the situation. After it, I learnt about Georgian Bay. I knew where it is and what it is, and I knew the landscape in there. Finally, I got the conclusion of the Canadian landscape by a picture and a poem.

1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
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On this map, I can know the St. Lawrence River is between the United States and Canada. Quebec, Ottawa and New York is beside the St. Lawrence River. This river is like a boundary line for two countries. Lake St.Pierre, Lake St. Fancis, Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario are the St. Lawrence River's bayous. They make of the St. Lawrence River. This map can make people know this river is an important river.

2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.

www.canada-photos.com/montreal-s
Twilight is coming. The city was dark. Lights are on. Sun shine will leave, but beautiful lights make the city brilliant again. The St. Lawrence River is peaceful now. A ship is on the river. Many high buildings surround the river. In this picture, here are three colour. Buildings are black(because sun goes down, we can't see their original colour clearly), the river is purple, and sky is orange. It sounds and looks like a landscape.

news.newstarnet.com/gb/MainNews

Sun is going up, sky is dyed by sun shine. It is red like fire. The colour of sky means daybreak will coming. The river have ripple. Peaceful wharf is waking up. It is a picture of the St. Lawrence River during the morning.

3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

People can transport anything by ships. Rivers can extend through to many regions. For instance, the St. Lawrence River has many bayous in many different cities in Canada and the United States. Therefore, Champlain choosed to use a river for transportation.

4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.

www.uppercanadahistory.ca/finna www.goldiproductions.com/thecana

There are two pictures of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. One is inside, another one is outside. Champlain's habitation looks really big. A French flag is inserted the roof. This house also has two floors, like the other western buildings. Champlain's habitation also is an office building. We can know it by the first picture. Champlain was working hardly. Inside of the habitation is not gorgeous at all. It is simple. Many office supplies are in his office room, very entire. He might was drawing something by using pencil and compasses.(Drawing map? I guess.) A gun is on his desk, it reminds me of immoral trappers that kill animals and peel their fur.

5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.

a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "Quebec and towering cliffs".

www.hickerphoto.com/white-cliffs

b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.

Because of the special geography in Quebec, there are too many cliffs. These cliffs become a natural fort. Fort is an instrument for protecting. Undulant cliffs can make enemies invade Quebec really hard. Enemies will spend more time to think of how to invade Quebec, and soldiers in Quebec will have more time to think of the better ways to protect their hometown. Therefore, the cliffs are a natural fort.

6. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.

I learnt the St. Lawrence River is an important river. It between Canada and the United States. Many well-known rivers are near it. It's a really good transportation. Scenery is beautiful at the St. Lawrence River. Especially morning and twilight. Then, I learnt Champlain's habitation at Quebec, it's a big house. So, maybe, he is a rich man, but inside is not very gorgeous. He worked really hard, he seemed to draw a map. After this, I learnt a natural fort--cliff, and know the reason why it can become a natural fort.

Bonus

1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?

It can protect Champlain and provide a better environment.

2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.

http://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/Towns_in_Wales/Beaumaris_Town.htm