Tuesday, Feb 28 - Complete CRQ and Begin Research

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze poem in order to improve reading and writing communication skills.

DO NOW

Revise or complete you CRQ from yesterday. This CRQ needs to be well-thought out and supported with evidence. Reference to Shakespeare should be made and clear references to the poem to show that you truly have a clear understanding of the extended metaphor and the theme.

FROM YESTERDAY:
Answer the CRQ below. Be sure to provide textual evidence.

The Seven Ages of Man, by William Shakespeare, is an extended metaphor comparing the stages of life to acts in a play. Briefly analyze each stage of life. Then evaluate how meaningful life is according to this poem.


Direct Instruction

Poetry Project

You will create a a power point presentation - minimum of 10 slides, the 8 outlines below plus an introductory slide and a conclusive slide. You will be graded on accuracy, creativity, verbal and physical presentation and completion of each section. A rubric will be provided for the presentation.

Direct Instruction

You will research from list of poems below, choose a poem and submit for approval before class tomorrow. With your submission request, you must explain WHY you chose this poem and theme. Submit to me via email - karenreina1@gmail.com.

more theme poems

poem topics

Each of the below should be on a slide for your presentation:

1.     Choose a poem based on a theme that which you are interested. This poem must be a minimum of 8 lines. Read it several times

2.     Identify figurative language in the poem (at least three kinds). (20 points)

3.     Summarize the poem in your own words in 5-8 sentences. (40 points)

4.     Research the author and the purpose of this poem and discuss in 8-10 sentences. (40 points). Provide at leat two sources and use easybib.com to cite them.

5.     Creates wordle about the poem at wordle .com. focusing on the theme of the poem. (20 points)

6.     Create a visual, collage using 4-6 pictures. (20 points).

7.     Find a song that accompanies the poem’s theme. Explain in 5-8 sentences how they connect.(20 points)

8.     Explain how the poem is significant to you!  5-7 sentences.  (30 points)