How do poets and poetry invite us to see, feel, and experience the world? Each one of us sees the world from a different perspective. Our perspective can be affected by our experiences, the people around us and our setting or where we live. A poet or poetry gives us the invitation or opportunity to […]
Read MoreSemester 1 of senior year has been a world wind of highs and lows. English Lit has been a mixture of learning, growth, setbacks and stresses. As it was my first year of APs I started off English getting used to the demand and learning how to go along with it. When joining this course […]
Read More4 tags and 3 categories: Type: In-class writing, Process paper, Projects, Practice, Essential Question Reflections, ATL, Letter, Growth Reflection, Target: SC1.1, SC1.2, SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6, SC7, SC8, SC9, SC10, SC11, SC12, SC13, SC14, SC15, ATL:SML, ATL:COLL, ATL:RR, Unit: U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U6, U7
Read MorePrompt: Due Date: 9/03/18 An EXPLICATION is a term for an analytical essay of poetry in which the writer considers the impact and meaning of specific words and phrases upon the whole. (We were explicating when we considered the position, meaning, and impact of “We” in “We real cool.”) Leave a post of 300 – 500 […]
Read MoreDue : 9/05/18 Prompt: Employ what you have been learning! Original poem due 12 line minimum. Write about something that matters to you. Explore and try poetic techniques (maybe sound devices, imagery, figurative language) as well as an intentional structure. Lara Moo I never thought I could love someone as much as I love you, […]
Read MorePrompt: Finish the Dialectic Graphic Organizer for “The Fish” by Elizabeth Bishop and be ready to discuss your findings regarding this strategy and this poem. BRING IT WITH YOU TO CLASS. DO NOT DROPBOX. Due: 8/30/18 Grade: Meet Expectations
Read MorePrompt: The following poems are both concerned with Eros, The god of love in Greek mythology. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two concepts of Eros and analyze the techniques used to create them. Work: Annotated Work: Rubric: Due: 9/14/18 Grade: Meets Expectations Comment: AP Scale: 4 […]
Read MoreFoster Response Link 8/20/18 Grade: Meets Expectations Comment: Right on the money
Read Moredue: 9/21/18 Reflection: My Great Poets teaching project was on Poet T.S. Elliot. Link: Presentation Annotated Poems Rubric: Comment: Tallulah, You have a lovely “teacher” persona. Engaging presentation style. Well-prepared. Good use of language of poetry. Greater clarity and detail could be useful
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