Dulce and Difficulty

Starter 3

1. What's the message of this piece?  Make sure to take into account the last 4 words.
2. List the devices you notice.  Choose one, and talk about the impact that device has on the experience of the poem.

Too Dumb for Complex Texts
Read one of the following sections + the conclusion (A Habit of Slow Reading):

1. A Willingness to Probe
2. The Capacity for Uninterrupted Thinking
3. A Receptivity to Deep Thinking

For the section you read:

1. Describe in your own words the strategy the author is talking about.
2. Why does the author say this is difficult for students today?
3. Discuss different strategies in your group.  Note the different strategies, and then talk about:
• How often do you use these strategies when you read?
• Which strategy comes easiest to you?  Why?
• Which one is hardest for you to put into action?  Why?
• Which one do you think will most improve your comprehension of difficult poetry?

Reading a Poem Notes

1. Reading a Poem Powerpoint
2. Get notes from a classmate if you were absent!

Dulce Et Decorum Est

1. Read and annotate poem (ID devices, vocab, message, must have at least 1 annotation for each of the 4 dimensions of language from the lecture)
2. Difficulty Journal (Must be TYPED!!!)

HOMEWORK

1. Read and annotate Dulce Et Decorum Est
2. Difficulty Journal