Tuesday, January 17, Imagery and Poem Anaysis

Objective : By the end of class, students will use descriptive adjectives to create imagery and identify poetic devices and write a thesis statement for poem analysis.

DO NOW

1. View the following pictures and write three descriptive adjectives for each. Do not use "good" or "nice."

2. Read together, Mama is a Sunrise.

a. Identify every poetic device noticed.

b. Discuss meaning of poem.

c. Multiple choice questions on Mama.

3. Read Pages 480 - 481 in HOLT TEXT on how to analyze a poem.

4. Choose three poetic devices for MAMA IS A SUNRISE. then think about why the author, Evelyn Tooley, use the devices you chose in this poem? Does it help paint a picture? Does it make the poem flow better? Does it put emphasis on specific ideas? Does it make it easier to understand?

5. Once you decide the reason for each device used, then write a thesis statement and let me check it before moving on.

6. Once approved, You may begin to write the introduction.

Closure

Q & A regarding imagery and poetry analysis.

Exit Pass

Do you think most people can relate to this poem? Why or why not? Do you think tooley is effective in her use of poetic devices? explain.