Poetry: Nov. 9 - 13

Thurs. Nov. 12 & Fri. Nov. 13
- computer lab 219 is booked for both of these days.
- Finish your cartoon short story and print a copy of the transcription for editing.
- If you have finished:
- Read The Lonely Land by A. J. M. Smith
- Complete the writing tasks for this poem on the poetry unit sheet (answer on a separate sheet of paper).

Term one ends on Nov. 10th.
Work toward completion of all term one assignments.

Tues. Nov 10/09
National Identity Poetry
- View "We Are More"
- Exercises and discussion on imagery (language that appeals to the senses: vision, touch, taste, smell, sound)

Mon. Nov. 9
- Presentations
- Poetry terminology: Ode; Elegy; Slam poetry
- Poet Profile: Shane Koyczan ( Beethoven - Move Pen Move )
- "Brave New Voices" poet recites "Ode to Phillip Seymour Hoffman."
***Write an ode or elegy that is at least ten lines*** (10 marks)