November
1/2--Discuss structure and meaning of sonnets. Please print the appropriate documents 3/4--Read and discuss "The Passionate Shepherd" and "The Nymph's Reply." Begin writing parodies of poems. Choose a job or profession and write "The Passionate ___ to his love." Poems should mimic the rhythm and rhyme scheme of the originals. You will then write a response parodying "The Nymph's Reply." You may trade or write a reply to your own. Parodies must be finished and ready to display by the end of class on Nov. 7/8 Bring your novel to class Finish and display the parodies Nov. 9/10 Timed writing on poetry. Bring the prompts with you Nov. 14/15 One hour practice multiple choice Nov. 16/17 Using the "Checklist for understanding poetry" answer questions 1,3,6,7,10 on one of Donne's poems. |
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