What is a pun?
  • Definition: the usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar sound…..
  • Puns may be regarded as in-jokes as their usage and meaning are specific to a particular language and its culture.
  • ​Puns have a long history in human writing. Sumerian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs were originally based on punning systems, and the Roman playwright Plautus was famous for his puns and word games.
What is a compound word? (I hope I don’t need to explain this………)
​A compound word is a combination of two or more words that function as a single unit of meaning.
  • There are three types of compounds: Those written as single words, with no hyphenation, are called closed compounds--the word "flowerpot," for example.
  • Hyphenated compounds, such as "merry-go-round" and "well-being," are the second type.
  • Those in the third group, called open compounds, are written as separate words--the nouns "school bus" and "decision making," for example.
What is an idiom?
  • is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning.
  • There are thousands of idioms, occurring frequently in all languages. It is estimated that there are at least twenty-five thousand idiomatic expressions in the English language.
Keren Rosen

A contemporary Israeli illustrator that has done a series called "Word Game". The inspiration for our project.
www.kerenrosen.com/projects/word-game
Need help thinking of idioms and compound words? Follow the links below to helpful lists:
http://www.learningdifferences.com/Main%20Page/Topics/Compound%20Word%20Lists/Compound_Word_%20Lists_complete.htm
​www.smart-words.org/quotes-sayings/idioms-meaning.html
https://www.ef.edu/english-resources/english-idioms/
Assignment # 1:
  1. What is a pun?
  2. Give an example of a pun.
  3. What is an idiom?
  4. Give and example of an idiom.
  5. What is a compound word?
  6. What are the 3 types of compound words?
  7. Give an example of a compound word. 
  8. Why are puns so language specific?
  9. Brainstorming time: What are 2 different ways you could visually represent the word “catfish?”
Assignment # 2:

You are to choose an idiom, pun or compound word and represent it visually. It must include the following:
  1. The pun that you choose must be readily apparent in the final illustration. (The viewer needs to know exactly what it is when they see it)
  2. It must be fully rendered using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator or a combo of both. 
  3. It must be rendered well with clear evidence that you have an understanding of the capabilities of Photoshop and Illustrator.
  4. There must be evidence of good work ethic and EFFORT. 

REMEMBER! This is supposed to be fun! Witty, tongue in cheek humor. Get silly with it! ​
Video Explanation of Project: (on pixlr, but you are to use Photoshop or Illustrator now that we have access to it. Go to google classroom and see the announcement on how to use them)

​Reflection Questions
  1. What do you think you did well in this project?
  2. What do you think you could improve on in this project?
  3. What did you learn how to do, or get better at doing in this project?
  4. Explain your visual pun. Why did you render your design they way that you did to visually illustrate your pun?
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