Wednesday Journal Writing: English 200 Wednesday, 1-14-15 Meet in the Library Wednesday Journal Writing: “Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” -- Albert Einstein

Poetry Out Loud – Step 2 due Thursday, 1-15-15 English 200 Wednesday, 1-14-15 Poetry Out Loud – Step 1 due Friday, 1-9-15 Poetry Out Loud – Step 2 due Thursday, 1-15-15 Poetry out Loud – Step 3 due Thursday, 1-22-15 Poetry Out Loud – Step 4 will begin Thursday, 1-22-15

Library Work Step 2 – Poetry Analysis English 200 Wednesday, 1-14-15 Library Work Step 2 – Poetry Analysis

English 200 Wednesday, 1-14-15 Step 2 – Analyze the Poem You will study the poem, conducting research if necessary, in order to analyze the poem. You must document your sources if you conduct research. You will write a 400-500 word analysis of the poem that focuses on the various poetic devices discussed in class. Your analysis must be typed and formatted appropriately (including the documenting of sources). You should include the poem at the beginning of your paper (not included in the word count). You will submit this analysis electronically by email. Analyze the Poem Why did you choose this poem? Why do you like this poem? How is this poem unique? What about this poem caught your attention? Break down the structure of the poem. What are the structural elements employed in the poem? What is unique about the structure of the poem? What does the poem mean? What specifically is stated in the poem that leads you to this conclusion? What is the poem saying about life in general, and to you specifically?