POETRY! YAY!

Binder Clean Out
Clean everything out of your binder!

Starter 2

1. What is your favorite line or phrase from this poem?  Why?

2. What does this poem make you think?  Explain.

3. What does this poem make you feel?  Explain.

Poetry Project!

See the handout linked above for a brief description of what you'll need to do.  

Poetry Notes, Part 1

See the packet linked above, then follow the directions below.  When you come back to school, get poetic devices notes from a classmate.

Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening

1. Read the poem, and circle 5 words that really establish the emotional mood of the poem.
2. What is this poem about?  What experience is it trying to convey?
3. What do you notice about the way this poem is written?  What techniques and patterns do you see?

The Walrus and the Carpenter

1. Read this poem aloud.  Make it silly!  Emphasize the sing-songy rhythm!
2. Annotate the poem to mark what makes it unique!  What is this author doing?

Sonnet 116- Get notes for this from a classmate

HOMEWORK:  None!  Enjoy the snow this weekend!