CLASS WORK TODAY 5/4

HELPS WITH THE POETRY WORKSHOP 

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

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?

 " P.O.W." by Alicia Keys 

Think about !!! 

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 5/9

 Final Project Q&A-

Poetry Workshop Q&A

Mini Fishbowl Groups :  Will Be back with their groups!!!  WILL Brainstorm : Theme, Tone. Mood Sound Devices for