Bellringer THEME: What does the poem say about the human experience, motivation, or condition? What subject does the poem address? What do we learn about that subject? What idea does the poet want us to take away from the poem? On a separate sheet of paper, write down what you believe the THEME of “Telephone Conversation” is.

English III December 8, 2011 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a ‘Thematic Connection’ Thursday!”

Bellringer THEME: What does the poem say about the human experience, motivation, or condition? What subject does the poem address? What do we learn about that subject? What idea does the poet want us to take away from the poem? On a separate sheet of paper, write down what you believe the THEME of “Telephone Conversation” is.

AGENDA Turn in discussion questions of “Telephone Conversation.” Complete TP-CASTT on “Telephone Conversation.”

TP-CASTT Title — make a prediction Paraphrase — put it into your own words Connotation— what “tricks” does the poet use? Attitude (tone)— what is the diction of the poem? Shifts— where does the poem change? Title— revisit the title (how close were you?) Theme— “Telephone Conversation” by Wole Soyinka

Vocabulary indifferent (2)—having no particular interest or concern; apathetic rancid (12)— having a disagreeable odor or taste of decomposing oils or fats; rank squelching (14)— to crush as if by trampling; squash dumbfoundment (16)— filled with astonishment and perplexity

Vocabulary spectroscopic (23) – as if utilizing a device to observe different aspects of color “flight of fancy” (24) – an imaginative exploration peroxide blonde (30) – the color of hair that has been bleached with hydrogen peroxide

Lily Allen before…

Lily Allen after peroxide

British terms or other imagery Red booth (13). Red pillar-box (13). Red double-tiered Omnibus (13-14). West African sepia (22)~ ironically…

THEME What does the poem say about the human experience, motivation, or condition? What subject does the poem address? What do we learn about that subject? What idea does the poet want us to take away from the poem?

HOMEWORK Complete your TP- CASTT of “Telephone Conversation.”