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1) What is the poem trying to communicate intellectually and emotionally? 2) What connections do you see between the artwork and the text? 3) How does the art impact the message of the poem? Form Poems -Read your poem to our table-mates. -Trade poems with one person at your table. -Read their poem and on the back answer: --What is the perspective of this poem? --What are the strongest 2-3 lines in this poem? --What are 2 specific refinements this poet could make to create an even stronger poem? Exhibition Poem, Draft 1!! It's time to get down to business! Today, we start writing our exhibition poems. It may help to start with an inspiration (form or content.) It may help to simply start writing. Make sure you keep EVERYTHING that you write. You never know if you will want a certain phrase in the revision process. More importantly, you will need your early drafts to compare to your final draft. Homework: 1) Memorize/rehearse your poem! Remember to practice gestures and fluidity. 2) Write your poem analysis. DUE the day you recite your poem! 3) Work on exhibition poem!
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Hope your break was amazing, everybody! Amanda and I went to San Diego where our pale skin was promptly burnt as red as a cooked lobster. Meanwhile, Louis spent a week at the dachshund ranch. Seriously, there is a place known as the Sunset Dachshund ranch. We live in an amazing world, folks.
1) Remember, your Content Form poem is due the Monday we get back (see previous post.) No need to print it. Just have it accessible for someone else to read. 2) Also, your Poem Analysis assignment is due the day you recite your poem. We'll be starting those on Wednesday! We'll laugh; we'll cry; we'll maybe even snap our fingers as we drink cappacinos and wear black... 3) NWEA tests start this week in Math and Science. We're going to crush these, so don't you worry! We won't start Language/Writing tests until next week, though (think April 11.) I'll get a copy of the recitation schedule up on Monday. How does that sound? Can't wait to see your faces. Ciao! Starter 11
1. What kind of poetic form/style are you interested in using for your poem? Describe as best you can. 2. Write 3 possible perspectives that you might use for our exhibition poem... -War -Peace -Violence -Power -Truth Content Poem Activity
Review Poetic Forms See this website for more information! Poetic Forms Form Poems Choose a form from the list on the board, or from the website linked above. Write a poem on the theme of war, violence, peace, power, or truth using one of the forms. Challenge yourself to try something new! At the bottom of the poem, write:
HOMEWORK: Finish Form Poem (see above for details). DUE: Start of Class, Monday. No need to print, just have it ready to pull up on your computer. Starter 10
Perspective and Poetry Turn each of the following "duh" perspectives into a more complex, specific, and interesting perspective. One sentence each!
Now, write 3 possible perspectives you might want to use for your exhibition poem. Remember, they must connect somehow to war, peace, violence, power, or truth. No "duh" perspectives, please! Content Inspiration Poem Choose one of the texts, topics, activities, or movies from the board as your inspiration. Now write a poem based on that inspiration. At the bottom of the poem, answer the following questions:
HOMEWORK
KAYLEE'S SURVEY
If you would like to, please take the survey linked above to help Kaylee with her senior project research. All surveys are anonymous and confidential, and you do NOT have to take this survey if you don't want to. Starter 9 1) Write a "Bio" Poem! -Line 1: Your first name only. -Line 2: Four traits that describe you. -Line 3: Sibling of... -Line 4: Lover of (3 people or ideas) -Line 5: Who feels (3 items) -Line 6: Who needs (3 items) -Line 7: Who gives (3 items) -Line 8: Who fears (3 items) -Line 9: Who would like to see... (3 items) -Line 10: Resident of (your city) (road name) -Line 11: Your last name only. Odes -What are odes? -What are topics associated with odes? -Read Ode to My Socks. -Does the language fit the way you talk about the socks you wear? -What lines let you know the value of the socks to him? -Does it seem a waste of good images ad metaphors to go on and on about socks. Tredecims -Tredecims (which is Latin for 13) rely on figurative language to describe an understanding of a specific subject/object through different comparisons and imagery-filled observations. Write a Poem -Write either a Tredecim or an Ode! Make sure you follow the examples and instructions for each form! -Transfer to a piece of computer paper when you're done, so I can hang them up around the room! Starter 8
Write an 8-12 line poem about our experience walking in nature. Make them as good as you can! In the first poem, focus on using rich and detailed imagery. In the second poem, make sure you include a turn. Figurative Language See the handout linked above. Read the directions carefully, and try to complete it. Don't forget the last page! If you were absent, come see Stephen for a full explanation. This is one of the most important lessons, so you need to come talk to me to make sure you understand it! HOMEWORK None! Starter 7: By-standing 1) On the text of poem: (click 'text' for handout) -Circle years; divide into sections. -Write message/perspective for each section. -Write message/perspective for the entire poem at the bottom. (Look at the title; no "duh" perspectives.) -Note the most powerful part; why? 2) Watch the video (the YouTube video below) -How does the video change/deepen/add to the experience of the poem? Recitation Poem Analysis
-Intro and purpose -Read and annotate -I.D. Devices -Find Vocab -Message/Perspective -Outline Analysis Paragraphs -Write Draft! Poetic Devices Handout Starter 6 Listen to Tracks 2 (Gioia) and 17 (Ryan) at Poetry Out Loud. 1) Imagine yourself reciting a poem. Describe the audience, the occasion, and the subject matter of the poem. 2) List 3 advantages of memorizing a poem. What do you think is the biggest advantage of memorizing a poem? 3) What kind of poem would you like to recite for our class that you could use in the future? Seminar Reflection Click the link above to access the guidelines for your Seminar reflection. This is due in the basket--PRINTED OUT--at the start of class Monday.
ii. Does your answer change depending on how horrible your death would be? iii. Does your answer change based on the reason for going to war? iv. Does your answer change based on whether you had a choice? v. Why does the author say it’s a lie?
Poem Memorization
Click the link above to access the handout for your Poem Memorization assignment. -If you haven't yet, please have Stephen give the okay to your poem choice. -Then, start working on memorizing your poem! HOMEWORK: 1) Seminar Reflection due MONDAY at the Start of Class. 2) Work on Poem memorization. WHEN OUT OF SEMINAR:
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Poem Memorization Assignment
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