Grade 12 Raider Rev Tuesday, November 17, 2015 What is pastoral poetry? Answer this question on the same sheet of paper you answered the “Raider Rev” yesterday.
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Metaphysical Poetry Metaphysical poetry refers to a genre of poetry that was popular in England and across Europe during the seventeenth century. Metaphysical poetry is highly intellectualized, use abstract imagery and paradoxes, and contain highly complex thought. Most metaphysical poetry concentrate on larger subjects such as life, love, and reality.
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Metaphysics Definition “Meta” means “after,” so “metaphysical” means “after the physical
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 As you watch the next video, write down the answers to the following questions: What is metaphysical poetry? What are three characteristics of metaphysical poetry? Who were three famous metaphysical poets? What is a conceit an why did the metaphysical poets use them in their writing?
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Grade 12 Opening Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Student Task: Read “The Flea,” by John Donne. Use the STEM method to analyze the poem, then, in the spaces provided, annotate the poem by paraphrasing it, and writing down any thoughts you have about the topic.
Grade 12 Work Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Student Task: With a partner, write an eight to ten line poem imitating the style of John Donne’s, “The Flea.” Mr. Hatch will tell you what your animal and topic will be. The poem may rhyme, but does not have to rhyme.
Grade 12 Work Session: Student Work Example Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Animal: Spider Topic: Death He lies in wait for me Like a spider on the thread of time Weaving a web to capture me A trap, most cleverly set Sticky, clear and unavoidable In the dark places I forgot about Death waits, like this spider, to snuff me out
Grade 12 Work Session: Group Breakdown Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Group Number: Animal: Poem Topic: Group 1 Scorpion Heartbreak Group 2 Bee Crime Group 3 Butterfly Inspiration Group 4 Ant Fear
Grade 12 Closing Session Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Student Task: Find another group and share your poem with them.