1. { Aim: How to read poetry? Do Now: How is reading poetry different from prose?

3.  Appearance: What does the poem look like?  Meaning: Precise meaning is always important – Every word counts -Translation, etymology, Thesaurus  Sound: Read poems aloud to hear the sound. -rhyme, rhythm, meter, verse, alliteration, assonance, etc.  The Whole: Words, Sound and Sense are related. -think about memories and images and how they influence emotions. -think about memories and images and how they influence emotions. -figurative language, symbolism, allusion How to read a poem?

4. When reading/writing/understanding poetry consider the following characteristics of poetry: 1. Use of line structure. Poetry is divided into stanzas. 2. Special use of punctuation 3. Use of sound 4. Appeal to reader 5. Poetic Subject 6. Complete Comprehension Poetry vs. Prose

5.  Point of View  Setting  Plot  Mood  Tone  Theme  Allusions and References Poetic Devices

6.  Literary element: Point of View  First Person (I)  Second Person (YOU)  Third Person (THEM) To Understand Character: 1. Words, descriptions, actions, interactions, choices, growth, development Who’s talking? – Character

7.  Physical setting  Historical setting  Social cultural setting Where are we? - Setting

8.  Plot  Protagonist  Antagonist  Conflict  Internal  External What’s Happening - Plot

9.  How does the poem feel? How does the poem make you feel?  What is the attitude of the poem, poet?  **Watch the use of IRONY to indicate tone. Mood and Tone

10.  Sources for allusion and references:  The Bible  Mythology  Biographical  Geographical  Quotations  Literature  Historical I haven’t heard that before – Allusion and Reference

11.  I think you know this one! What’s it all about? - Theme

12. Word or Phrase Setting Point of View MoodTonePlotAllusionReferenceTheme Putting it together