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.
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.