Recitation Poem Analysis

Starter 7

• You will need the text of this poem:  Bystanding- The Beginning of an American Lifetime
• Divide into 8 sections (1st section, and every time there's a new year listed)
• Write down in 1-2 sentences the message/perspective of each section.  
• Write down the OVERALL message/perspective.  Make sure to look at the title and the last few lines!  No "duh" perspectives!
• What is the most powerful part, and why?
• NOW...watch the video below.  After watching it, answer, "How does the video change/deepen/add to the experience of the poem?"  Try to reference specific things about the video!

Recitation Poem:  Read and Annotate

Now that you've chosen the poem you're going to memorize and recite, it's time to start!  First, read and annotate your poem, following the steps below:

• Print your poem
• Read and annotate
• Look up and define vocabulary words
• Identify ALL the poetic devices used, and label them on the poem
• Figure out the message and perspective of the poem (remember, this may shift over the course of the poem!)

Recitation Poem:  Analysis Outline

Now that you've read your poem, use the outline linked above to create an outline for your 3-paragraph written analysis.  

HOMEWORK:  Dulce Seminar Reflection.  DUE:  Monday, 3/17, emailed to Lori BEFORE class starts.