ENG1D - As We Continue With Poetry
We are generating a PLAN to analyse or grapple with a poem. We want a structure that we can apply to ANY poem.
We want this to have some common elements that make sense to us all.
We broke poetry into TWO areas to examine - STRUCTURE and MEANING.
We noted that Plot, Setting, Character and Theme can apply to poems.
We have to think of a way to incorporate all of the pieces into a good, well-thought out, concise METHOD of examining a poem.
You will create this method.
Then, you will make a POSTER of those steps.
This all starts with knowing what is the END RESULT.
What is Structure? (FORM)
the way the poem is written, the way it is “shown” and the way it looks
is about the word choice, the elements that make up the poem, the delivery method
eg - a hip hop tune is a structure for a poem that is a rapper’s lyrics
are poetic devices part of structure? (but poetic devices can also contribute to meaning)
When you DO poetry in school, you are basically doing TWO things: (three)
Learning to appreciate a form of art that can be complex.
Learning to analyze a form of art so that you can improve your mind.
There is a third element that is sometimes used and that is getting you to be CREATIVE and write your own.
What is Meaning? (CONTENT)
the idea or ideas that we get from the poems - the knowledge or message or communication from the poem
Working with your group, try to come up with 5-10 questions you could ask about ANY poem that would allow someone to find STRUCTURAL, MEANING-BASED and CREATIVE answers.
Turn to page 92-93 of the textbook and try to come up with some good questions for THAT poem.
What if I can’t think of any questions?
Look at the Internet for models that other classes have used - we found a few already.
Look at the questions that are in the text.
Ask for a tip from Mr. Lobb.
Probe the mind of a group member.
Once you are done, you don’t need to answer your questions. We will discuss them and try to figure out if they fulfill our NEEDS.
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