Poetry Unit Lets get started 1 Know the

Poetry Unit

Let’s get started! 1. “Know the Lingo” - Complete this worksheet. - Who knows all of them by heart? 2. “Mother to Son” - Read the poem. - Answer the questions. - Complete the option: 10 lines minimum

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Flashcards • You will need to know EVERY word from “Know the Lingo. ” • You will be making flashcards. • These are due by FRIDAY for a grade! • You can make the flashcards on note cards or Quizlet, but I must see them in your hand on Friday.

“Mother to Son” 1. Find the poem titled, “Mother to Son. ” 2. We’ll listen to a recording of this poem first. https: //safeshare. tv/submit? url=https%3 A% 2 F%2 Fwww. youtube. com%2 Fwatch%3 Fv% 3 DNX 9 t. Hu. I 7 z. Vo

“Mother to Son” 3. On a separate sheet of paper: - Answer the 5 questions underneath the poem. - Complete Option 1, 2, or 3 (remember: 10 lines minimum) DUE: THURSDAY!

Poetry in Songs • Compare and Contrast a SONG to a POEM. • First, we’ll listen to “A Red, Red Rose. ” • Then, we’ll listen to “Stereo Hearts. ” • Be ready to analyze these two pieces for poetry elements, figurative language and meaning.

Rhyme Scheme What is Rhyme Scheme? A regular pattern of rhyming words in a poem How do I find it? 1. Circle/Highlight end words in lines of the poem. 2. Designate “a” as the first sound. 3. Continue with each letter of the alphabet as your reach a new sound. 4. Continue with the WHOLE POEM!

Rhyme Scheme continued We will continue practicing Rhyme Scheme today! Reminder: How do I find it? 1. Circle/Highlight end words in lines of the poem. 2. Designate “a” as the first sound. 3. Continue with each letter of the alphabet as your reach a new sound.

Sonnet Watch this prezi about Shakespearean Sonnets. Write 3 -5 Notes! http: //goo. gl/Ry. Tp 9 D

The Haunted Palace • Turn to the poem in your packet titled, “The Haunted Palace. ” • Highlight the vocabulary provided to you on the back page. • In a different color, highlight details that describe the castle/palace. • Then, draw the castle as precisely as you can while we listen to a reading.

The Haunted Palace Poetry Terms Practice • Label the following: - Enjambment - Consonance AND Assonance - Alliteration - Internal AND External Rhyme Share out with EXAMPLES of each!

The Haunted Palace * Share with your partner: What do you notice about this poem? What seems troubling? What might this reveal about Poe? * Answer the 5 questions directly in the packet. (attach paper if you need to)

Who was Poe? Watch this video about Poe’s life to get a better understanding of where he was coming from. Be ready to share out with a partner about what you learned. http: //www. biography. com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160

The Raven We’re going to follow this prezi to learn about Poe and one of his most famous poems. Follow along with the prezi in your packet. http: //goo. gl/c. I 9 t. W 0

The Raven Poetry Terms Practice • Label the following: - Enjambment - Consonance AND Assonance - Alliteration - Internal AND External Rhyme

What is the pattern?

Time to Write! • Option #1: create a raven-style poem on your own topic. Use the one assigned to you for the sonnet, switch topics with someone, or come up with your own. • Option #2: mimic the style of “The Raven” and create at least 2 stanzas that could seamlessly fit into Poe’s original poem. • BOTH OPTIONS must follow the syllables & rhyme scheme format!

Acrostic Poem • Read the paragraph titled, “Going Vertical-The Acrostic Poem. ” • Highlight the main points. • Be ready to share! • What is a Basic vs. Advanced Acrostic Poem?

Advanced Acrostic Poem • • Read the 3 examples. What do you notice about these? Label their Rhyme Schemes. Be ready to share!

Your Turn! • Find the box to the bottom right titled, “ASSIGNMENT. ” • Read these directions for how you will create your own Advanced Acrostic Poem. • Choose a topic/phrase/name with AT LEAST 14 LETTERS. • Turn this in TYPED by Friday-4/7/17. • If you cannot type it, write it NICELY on printer paper.

Poem Sampling • Let’s check out some poems that our Junior Great Book has to offer! • “Harlem” (Page 191) • “[n]” (Page 193) What is the tone & theme of each?

Poem Analysis Time • First, we’ll listen to the poem. • The poem, “Snake, ” is on Page 198. • Next, we’ll complete a Poetry Analysis Sheet: you will discuss theme, tone, poetic devices, rhyme scheme, summary, and your own perspective.

Poetry Review • Take out your flashcards. • We will look at a poem and find each poetic device in the writing. (We will do this 2 x!) • IF they are non-existent, make a LIST somewhere on the page of the poem.

Poetry Packet: Due Monday! • • Stereo Hearts/Red, Red Rose Activity Sonnet “The Haunted Palace” Annotations “The Haunted Palace” Questions “The Raven” Annotations Your “Raven-like” Poem (on the back) Haikus Poem Annotations (last 2 poems)

Turn In Separately • • • “Know the Lingo” = Flashcards “Mother to Son” Poem Option “The Seven Ages of Man” Q’s (1 -6) Advanced Acrostic Poem Analysis Worksheet for ”Snake” POETRY TEST ON MONDAY-4/10