Poetry Study Part 1

Examining Types of Poetry & Poetic Technique

Unit 3: The Language of Poetry

Below, you will find documents/links to our daily lesson materials from class. Please note that not all materials will be posted here. Some stories, presentations, and other assignments/related materials must be picked up from Miss Muhlbaier in class.

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4/12

-Narrative Poetry & Poetic Devices Review: “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe

-Assignment: Faux Poe

4/13

-The Ballad & Analyzing Sound Devices: “O What is That Sound” by W. H. Auden

-Assignment: Rewrite & Reflect

4/16

-The Ode & Examining Figurative Language: “Ode to My Socks” by Pablo Neruda

-Assignment: High Praise of A(n) ___: Ode

4/17

-Extended Metaphor

4/18

-Concrete Poetry & Form: "400-Meter Free Style" by Maxine Kumin & "Bodybuilder's Contest" by Wislawa Szymborska

-Assignment: Competition: A Reflection (Concrete Poem)

4/19

-Free Verse & Examining Diction: "Spring is like a perhaps hand" by e. e. cummings & "Today" by Billy Collins (both poems can be found here)

-Assignment: Free Verse: Choice