Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label poetry. Show all posts

Monday, April 28, 2008

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.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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.

Monday, April 7, 2008

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!