1. Handouts: * Independent Reading Chart for March 4 – Homework: * Read AR book minutes daily & record progress * STUDY: Lit Test over Poetry Unit is tomorrow Check out Cornell Notes, Sets 1 – 6 Study Outcomes slides from Lit & Eng since Feb Assignments Due: * Independent Reading Chart (Feb. 25 – March 3)

Outcomes: 1. Explain what the lyrics mean in each song. 2. Identify poetic devices used throughout the lyrics. 3. Evaluate each song as a poetic expression.

Last week we looked at narrative poetry, and this week we are going to return to lyrical poetry. What’s the difference between these sub-genres? Narrative poetry tells a story. Lyrical poetry comes from the heart to express personal thoughts or deep feelings. It is rhythmic, which lends to its musical quality—it sounds “musical” even when it’s not put to music. Sometimes those thoughts are serious (like the sonnet we read), other times they are fun and silly, like the Shel Silverstein poems many of you shared with the class. Lyrical poetry is generally brief: It says much with few words. This is also true of the lyrics you and I hear in our favorite songs. We enjoy hearing those songs over and over, because each time we listen, we catch something we didn’t notice before.

Now that you have learned about poetic devices, many of you will have a whole new perspective as you listen to new songs or even to songs you already know and love. Today we’re going to listen to some songs that have a “timeless quality” to them. Some of these songs were popular on the radio many years ago, and they are still popular today. People never tire of hearing them. The lyrics connect with listeners, while the music reinforces the message and plays to our soul. As we play each song, we’ll see the lyrics on the screen. See if you can... * Explain what the poet is expressing. * Identify poetic devices and describe how that adds meaning. * Evaluate your own thoughts and feelings about these songs.

Songs used are: 1) Bridge over Troubled Water, performed by Simon & Garfunkel 2) Kentucky Rose, performed by Michael W. Smith 3) Puff (The Magic Dragon), performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary 4) Rachel Delevoras, performed by Randy Stonehill 5) Scarlet Ribbons, performed by The Browns 6) Touch of the Master’s Hand, performed by Wayne Watson 7) When Will the Good Apples Fall, performed by The Seekers 8) Forever Young, performed by Rod StewartBridge over Troubled WaterKentucky RosePuffRachel DelevorasScarlet RibbonsTouch of the Master’s HandWhen Will the Good Apples FallForever Young Please take out a sheet of paper....