Apr. 19 - 22: Poetry

DUE Thurs. Apr. 21 - Poetry Blog 
DUE Fri. Apr. 22 - one original sonnet (18); one original interview poem (12)

Thurs. Apr. 21 - Fri. Apr. 22, 2016 

- In-class synthesis essay - all materials provided in class.


Preparation for in-class synthesis essay
- Review the Elements of Poetry slides noting one error on slide 19: "Our love bloomed in the garden" is an example of metaphor, not personification.

Elements of poetry from Beth Spataro

- Review biographical information on the poets Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.


- Listen to Langston Hughes discuss the concept of dreams and recite his poem "Dreams.'


 - Listen to Maya Angelou recite her poem "Still I Rise."
 

Tues. Apr. 19 - Wed. Apr. 20, 2016
- Start work on the interview poem assignment. You may respond to the questions as yourself or respond as a fictional character or popular culture personality. If you are adopting a persona that is not yourself, write the character's identity under your title.

- Slam poetry samples: