In Flanders Fields By John Mc Crae Objectives

“In Flanders Fields” By John Mc. Crae

Objectives Analyze “In Flanders Field” using the TPCASTT process Identify the structure of the poem, evaluating how pleasant imagery is used as a framing technique Investigate the impact of rhyme scheme on the tone of the poem Recognize shifts in point of view

About the Author – John Mc. Crae Born November 30, 1872 In Charge of Hospital in Belgium Second Battle of Ypres Inspired by Alexis Helmer Published anonymously Died – January 28, 1918

Original Manuscript by John Mc. Crae

Group Work Complete a TPCASTT with person sitting next to you Pay special attention to Shift and Tone

Structure of the Poem In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. How does the presence of pleasant imagery work to frame the poem? What is the significance behind repetition in this poem?

Group Activity In groups of four, identify the rhyme scheme and meter of Mc. Crae’s poem. HUG the poem located on the worksheet. Highlight Underline Gloss

Rhyme Scheme In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. How does the meter of the poem affect the way it is received by its audience? How does the end rhyme impact the tone of the Mc. Crae’s poem?

Point of View In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. Where does the Point of View shift in the poem? What type of Point of View is taken in each stanza?

Homework Create a thesis statement that answers the following prompt: How does Mc. Crae effectively use poetic structure, rhyme scheme, and point of view to create a distinct tone in Mc. Crae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields”?

Format for Thesis Statement Using (adjective + poetic structure), (adjective + rhyme scheme), and (adjective + point of view which creates (effect on tone of poem), Mc. Crae (strong verb) (purpose statement).

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