New Unit – POETRY 1/9/15

SAT Question Get out your index cards http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/answered- question-of-the-day

Let’s finish up our play . . . Lomov’s monologue gives us some insight into his motives. Why does he want to get married? What seems to be Natalia’s reason for getting married? So what is the irony of the play? (What we expect vs. what actually happens) What seems to be Anton Chekov’s (author) perspective of the gentry? How do we know this? What is the sad reality in this play that the humor of it highlights? Turn this in, please.

Unit 3 – Poetry Academic Vocabulary Variety of poems Create your own

Take notes: Please take notes on the following screens for your academic vocabulary. If you already are very familiar with a word and meaning, then feel free to skip the definition, but please write down the word. This will also be a reference list. It is scientifically proven that WRITING your notes allows for the best processing of new information. If you prefer to type them – fine Do NOT take screen shots!

Poetic Elements: vocabulary Prosody – the meter and rhyme of a poem Rhythm – the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in each line Meter – regular pattern of rhythm Rhyme scheme – a regular pattern of rhyme End rhyme – rhyme at the end of lines

Vocabulary cont. Sound devices – Repetition – a sound, word, phrase, or line that is repeated for emphasis and unity Assonance – the repetition of vowel sounds in words that do not end with the same consonant Alliteration – the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words Consonance – the repetition of consonant sounds within and at the ends of words Onomatopoeia – the use of words that imitate sounds

Vocabulary cont. Imagery – words and phrases that recreate sensory experiences Sensory language – words and phrases that appeal to the reader’s senses, help create imagery Figurative language- conveys meanings beyond the literal meanings of words Simile – a comparison between two unlike things using like, as or as if Metaphor – a comparison between two unlike things but without using the words like or as Personification – a description of an object, an animal, a place, or an idea in human terms Hyperbole – an exaggeration for emphasis or humorous effect

Vocabulary Cont. Types of poems Lyric – a short poem in which a single speaker expresses personal thoughts and feelings on a subject Free verse – a poetic form with no regular pattern of rhyme or rhythm Sonnet – 14 line lyric poem with a strict pattern of rhyme and rhythm Ballad – stories told in song using the voice and language of everyday people Ode – a complex lyric poem that addresses a serious theme

Vocabulary Cont. Speaker – the voice that talks to the reader Stanza –like a paragraph in narrative writing, each stanza conveys a unified idea and contributes to the overall meaning of the poem End-stopped - lines of poetry end at a normal speech pause Enjambed – lines run on without a natural pause Couplets – two-line units with an aa rhyme scheme Quatrain – 4 lined unit with a rhyme scheme Dialect – a variation of a language

Open up your books to page 987 I will read aloud each poem. All poetry is intended to be read aloud. It is not actually designed to be read silently. After each poem, we will stop and discuss its meaning.

With a partner For each poem: Does it rhyme? If it does, what is the rhyme scheme? What sound devices are used? Provide examples of each. What figurative language is used? Provide examples of each. All three of these poems have the topic of nature. What is each of their themes? Referring to your notes, name and give an example of at least one thing you find in this poem that I have not asked you already. When you are finished, turn this in and begin reading your IR (independent reading) book.

SAT Question 1/13/15 Get out your index cards http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/answered- question-of-the-day

Write a Poem: Reverse POV Consider the nature-human relationship from the other perspective: What might nature think about us? Choose one of the three poems we read last class, and write a poem in which nature— personified—responds to the speaker. Comment on or reflect the main ideas or themes of the poem you select. For example, if you write a response to Teasdale’s poem, nature should express its views on human warfare. You may listen to music as you create. You may be asked to share your poem

Lyric Poetry A short poem in which a single speaker expresses personal thoughts and feelings on a subject. In ancient Greece, lyric poets expressed their feelings in song, accompanied by a lyre. Common characteristics: A sense of rhythm and melody Imaginative language Exploration of a single feeling or thought

Pg 996 “I Dwell in Possibility – “ by Emily Dickinson “Variation on a Theme by Rilke” by Denise Levertov “Blessing the Boats” by Lucille Clifton Read silently to yourself.

Now we will read aloud We will stop and discuss each poem as read them. Volunteers to read?

With a partner (chosen for you) You will be assigned a question. Together you will prepare your best possible answer and prepare to share it with the class. All pairs should email me their responses. 1) In Dickenson’s poem the house is an extended metaphor. What does this suggest about being a poet and living a life of the imagination? 2) In Levertov’s poem, identify 2 examples of figurative language. What idea is conveyed? How does the figurative language illustrate the relationship between the speaker and the day? 3) In Clifton’s poem find 2 or 3 examples of personification. What is given human qualities and to what effect? 4) Review the characteristics of lyric poetry. Which poem would work best as the lyrics of song, and why?

SAT Question 1/15-16/15 Get out your index cards http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/answered- question-of-the-day

Pg 1013 “Piano” by D. H. Lawrence “Fifteen” by William Stafford “Tonight I Can Write . . .” by Pablo Neruda With a partner you choose, or on your own, you will read these poems (aloud, but quietly) and then answer questions about them. Turn this in when you are finished. There will be a short analysis piece to write.

Questions Each poem (you can name them #1, #2, and #3) is about a distinct memory. Explain the memory. There is some strong imagery in these poems. Find at least 2 examples. #3 is mostly end-stopped lines, while #2 is mostly enjambed. How do these choices affect the rhythm of the poems? Which poem appealed to your emotions the most? Why? (both partners should respond to this one.) Turn this in. Pg 1022 – do the writing prompt. 3-5 paragraphs (probably gonna be 3 . . .)