Wednesday, March 1 - I Poetry Project - period 5

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze a poem and conduct research in order to improve comprehensive skills.

DO NOW - 

Read the following line from Seven Ages of Man

"And then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel and shining morning face creeping like snail unwillingly to school."

How does the figurative language in this line help to communicate an idea? 

Direct Instruction

Poetry Project

You will create a a power point presentation - minimum of 9 slides, the 8 outlined below plus an introduction. You will be graded on accuracy, creativity, verbal and physical presentation and completion of each section. A rubric will be provided for the presentation.


You will research from list of poems below, choose a poem and submit for approval . 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). Choose one example from these and explain how it communicates the theme.

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

4. Choose ONE line from the poem and analyze how it conveys the theme and if it has any personal significance.

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

5.  Create a collage usng pictures (4-6) that emphasizes the theme of the poem. (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 overall has influenced you (make a personal connection).   5-7 sentences.  (30 points)

This is an in class project, however, if you need more time, you should work on it at home as well. Presentations will begin Monday, (randomly picked and sporadic).