Weekly Agenda 9.29-10.3

Introduction to Poetry

MONDAY and TUESDAY
Sound and Sense
-pp 41-53
Define denotation and connotation; p42-43, 44
Read "Pathedy of Manners" on pp44-45, answer questions #1
On pp 46-47, complete exercises 1-6; Share out.

Read "Cross" on p49, record in Poetry Journal; answer question #1, AND complete TPS-FAST;
-use language from your glossary to describe figurative language and theme.
Read "One Art" on pp52-52, answer questions #1, 3
-practice new reading technique: RRR-Read, React, Reveal: use a high lighter while you read to trace patterns, identify 2-3 patterns, and connect them to poems meanings.

Assignment: write an original poem: Incorporate multiple words with different connotative and/or denotative meanings.  Minimum two stanzas, identifiable rhyme scheme, each line should be approximately the same amount of syllables, employ imagery, maybe employ a caesura, figurative language, antithesis.
Credit for completion, due FRIDAY.
HW Upload College Essays to turnitin.com this week!  Turn in journal for a grade if you haven't already!  And, bring Candide typed essay draft tomorrow.

WEDNESDAY
Peer Review Candide Essay.
-does thesis respond to prompt
-do examples support thesis
-where to go from here.
ESSAY DUE OCT 8th to turnitin.com.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY
Sound and Sense
-pp54, 59
Define imagery, p54
Read "I felt a Funeral, in my Brain" on p59, and answer question #1; read "The Forge" on pp59-60, record "The Forge" in your Poetry Journal, and answer questions #2,3.

Quaker Share original poem.

Read "Those Winter Sundays" on pp63-64 use highlighter to reveal patterns; answer #2.
Choose from #1, 9, or 11 on p66; read and complete a technique that will allow you to approach the poem in a comfortable manner.  Then answer the question that precedes them  with a thoughtful paragraph or two in your Poetry Journal.
HW Plan on submitting Candide essay to turnitin.com next Wed, Oct 8th.
AND, read pp67-87 and take notes (in your poetry journals) , on types of figurative language; choose one poem to answer questions and explain the use of figurative language to enhance meaning.
AND, start to think about a poet, whose poetry really resonates with you.  Haven't found one yet, look into http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
http://allpoetry.com/ PLAN on being tested on Recommended Terms