1. Modern English poetry

2. Today’s agenda Read & Analyze Modern English poetry: Create riddles
“A Martian Sends a Letter Home”— Craig Raine
“How to Leave the World that Worships Should’ – Ros Barber
Create riddles
Write & Share own “message” poetry
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3. “A Martian sends a letter home” -Craig raine
Pick up highlighters (3)
Follow directions on handout & answer comprehension questions as you go: CAN YOU SOLVE THE RIDDLES?
Write your own riddle: Think of an everyday item, and write a 4 line stanza which hints at its meaning without stating the item directly. We’ll share these!! Write your stanza on a NUMBERED PIECE OF PAPER (provided), and TAPE IT TO THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY.

4. Riddle me this: Number your paper 1 - ? (ask me!)
Start at any available paper in the hallway, then try to figure out the item. When you figure it out, write the name of the item next to the corresponding number on your paper. We’ll switch after 1 minute!

5. “How to Leave the world that worships should” -Ros Barber
Paraphrase the poem
Answer “Questions for Analysis”
Complete SOAPSTone analysis
Write YOUR OWN message poem. What’s a life lesson you don’t want others to miss out on? Write a 6 line poem which states your advice. Use a repeating 1st word.