Final Week of the Poetry Unit

We wind down the poetry unit this week with the end of the project.
Also, the new planner is now available.
The project is due Wednesday.
The individual poem and AP multiple choice questions are due Friday by 11:59 pm
Subject line should be mc questions.
Please name your file with your last name and mc questions:
Example: tyler_mcquestions or tyler mcquestions

The poetry explication is due Friday.

Poetry Unit Week 3/Research Project

This week will continue to be busy: We will be reading "The Raven" and doing a poetry sound elements assignment (due Tuesday 4.22) from Poe's epic work. The Raven is available on line. Click the link on the title to get to it, or simply use "Google". We will be watching the "Simpsons" version of the Raven as well.

Research Project:
Wed. 4.23: (No homework except project on Tuesday 4.22) Biographical Data and Ten Poems due
Fri. 4.25: Part 2 Ten Poem Annotation Check

TP-CASTT; Lyric Poetry vs. Narrative Poetry

Due to the nature of recent in-class activities, some students may not be able to complete their TP-CASTT in class.
Here are links to the poems for this assignment:
"Kidnap Poem"
"Beware, Do Not Read this Poem"
"The Seven Ages of Man"
"My Papa's Waltz"
"The Gift"

Due Monday: the Lyric Poetry and Narrative Poetry assignment. It will be distributed Thursday, but you may download today!

Poetry Unit Week 2

The unit kicks into high gear this week, so keep up with the site and your planner!
Monday, April 14th: Ms. Kemp returns with an expository essay based on the poem "The Road Not Taken". The essay will be on "The effects of tone on communication in daily life". Students who have questions can e-mail Ms. Kemp at mskemp@asu.edu.

Tuesday, April 15th: TP-CASTT practice on a poem from the text book.

Wednesday, April 16th: Expository essay due (Ms. Kemp assignment); Poetry MC practice quiz (in-class); TP-CASTT assignment due 4.17 (students may use a poem from the book or a song)

Thursday, April 17th: Poetry Focus Project begins; students will also be doing an immediate assignment "Lyric Poetry vs. Narrative Poetry", which will be due on Monday, April 21st

Poetry Unit Week I

The poetry unit begins with an introduction to three different methods for analyzing poetry: TP-CASTT, SOAPS and DIDLS. We will look at those methods and will be using some of them in the coming months.
We will have an initial poetry assignment due on Friday, which is a look at two poems: "The Legend of the Paper Plates" and "My Mother Remembers Spanish Influenza".
The planner for Thursday 4.10 through next Thursday is now available!

Warning: The next three weeks are going to be intense. Please plan accordingly and take full advantage of the long range planner I have provided for you.

Poetry Unit Starts

After two rounds of testing, we head into an intense poetry unit which covers important elements needed for students planning to engage in the AP curriculum their junior year.
Students can take a cursory look at what is coming with the advanced planner; students will receive this planner along with the weekly planner this Thursday.
Students should also grab the TP-CASTT, DIDLS, and SOAPS handout, something they will definitely want to keep!
Need help? Check out this poetry terms website, or for students hoping to excel in AP, especially in the poetry area, go to this loaded AP link site for poetry.
Watch for more details!