Poetry Assignment 2 - DUE : 5/12-

 

I hope you are enjoying the Poetry Segment so Far!

ALL ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN YOUR NOTEBOOK!

Watch the video Anthology Traces Rap's Lyrical Journey, Poetic Roots.

Write a one-paragraph reaction in your notebook to share in class. 

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/video/247 - 

Check Out  one of the stand up poets from the HBO special Brave New Voices...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYaOuQJUI84&feature=related

Reaction: 2-3 sentences- What do you think about this?

Listen AGAIN  to " P.O.W." by Alicia Keys 

Response 1 paragraph

Can you hear any sound devices? Rhyme Scheme? Repetition? What are they? Provide two examples?

What is the tone of her poem?

Develop ONE theme - Discuss how this theme is felt throughout the poem. Support this theme with two concrete EXAMPLES 

PART IV


Visit WWW.POETS.ORG ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS. PERUSE THE WEBSITE!  You can sign up for a poem a day if you like!! This is one of my favorite websites !!


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What's Happening on 5/12 

 Final Project Q&A- GET STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pub 4 Q&A

Mini Fishbowl Groups :  WILL Brainstorm : Theme, Tone. Mood Sound Devices for "Your Favorite Colour" and we will create Class Themes on the board! Students will recite concrete examples!!

HW:

5/17 Identity by  Julio Noboa Polanco
All The World's A Stage by Shakespeare

YOUR FINAL PROJECT IS DUE on 5/17!!!