Fifteen by William Stafford Write about a time

Fifteen by William Stafford Write about a time when you saw something you had always wanted, but you couldn’t have it. Describe specifically how it felt not to be able to obtain it. (You have 3 minutes) Add the last line I stood there. Fifteen.

Read “Fifteen” by William Stafford and Annotate it using TPCASTT � Title: Make predictions from the title. What are your initial thoughts about the poem? What might be theme of the poem? � Paraphrase: Summarize the poem in your own words. What is literally being said? � Connotation: Locate and label examples of poetic devices: imagery, simile, metaphor, personification, sound devices. What is the connotative meaning of the poem? Is it positive or negative? � Attitude: What attitude does the speaker have toward the subject of the poem? Find and list examples that illustrate the tone and mood of the poem. � Shift: Is there a shift in the tone/attitude of the poem? Where is the shift? What does the tone shift to? � Title: Revisit the title and explain any new insights it provides to the meaning of the poem. � Theme: What is the overall theme of the poem?

Discussion Questions � What is the story of the poem? � Describe two strong visual and auditory images. � How is the motorcycle personified? � How does the answer to #3 help you understand how the speaker feels about the bike? � What is the effect of repetition? � What is theme of this poem?

Free Write - Connection �Write about a time in your life when you have had to make a mature decision. Explain why it was a significant turning point in your life? OR �Write about a time that you wanted to escape the life you currently have. What holds you back?