March 31

Today we went to the library to complete the Poetry Mash Up. Most people got finished finding the lines for the poems (1o random lines per person) and then arranged them. You need to get the finished poem printed out, either by hand or on the computer. We will be back in the library tomorrow to do some things so just keep working on Raven and get anything else done. The term cut off is April 6.

March 30

Today we started working on the Raven. We watched a music video and the Simpson's parody. There was two worksheets handed out with a variety of assignments on them with the poem. Please have your comparison of Browning vs Shakespeare done in good for tomorrow. We will spend a little more class time on the Raven.

March 27

Today we reviewed the sonnet by looking at a little powerpoint. Then we heard some of the paraphrases of sonnet #23 and went over that as a class. Finally, I handed out an assignment to compare 2 sonnets. Please write at least 2 sonnets comparing Browning to Shakespeare using PEE model. Have a rough copy for Monday so I can see how you are doing. No other homework. Have a nice weekend.

March 26

Today we did a review quiz on Poetry terms. After we marked it, I handed out a set of notes on sonnets. There are some questions to go with this. I also asked people to get together with their partners and finish the sonnet assignment we started on Monday. The paraphrase should be done for tomorrow. We will work on the questions etc. tomorrow in class.

March 25

Hmmmmmmm. It seems it has been a while since I posted. Well, anyway, today we continued working on the ballads, using "Fortunate Son" and "The Ballad of the Green Beret". This was started yesterday with the TOC. Today we did a paragraph supporting one side of the war argument or the other. After this, the paragraphs were traded to someone else and you had to write a rebuttal of the arguments in that paragraph. These should be done for tomorrow. We still have to finish our sonnet work.

There will probably be a little quiz Tomorrow on poetry terms and types. Review lists 7 & 8 and you should be ok.

Here's a bonus for you.
Poetic Terms Game I
http://www.quia.com/cb/202285.html

March 6

Today I handed out interim reports. After this everyone started on their TPCASTT of the poem I gave them yesterday and began an inclass essay. Some people did not get done in time, so you can hand it in after Spring Break. If you have any other assignments that are NHI, please get them done over the break. Have a good holiday.

Bonus Opportunity: If you check out the Poetry Page, there is a link to a Bonus Poetry Assignment. You have until March 31 to get it done.

March 5

Today after our quiz we continued to discuss Poetry Reading at Westpoint in terms of a TPCASTT analysis. Then I handed out a variety of poems to the class. Tomorrow you will be asked to do a TPCASTT analysis on this poem and then write up your findings using the PEE model and the example of a good essay type answer given out today.

March 4

Today we had an interesting time taking down some notes about TPCASTT and how to do it. Then I handed you out the poem "Poetry reading at West Point". It is very ironic and quite funny (I think). With a partner, you have to do a complete TPCASTT analysis of this poem. We were just getting started with a discussion of the findings when the bell rang. Make sure you are ready to go tomorrow. Quiz tomorrow is on list #8 (back side of last week's terms list).

March 3

Today we reviewed, briefly, the DIDLS formula and I assigned a new poem "Lament". Everyone worked on this during the period as well as got the definitions for this weeks quiz. List 8 - back side of list 7 from last week. Tomorrow we will write a short paragraph on Lament and then we will move on to TPCASTT and then sonnets.

March 2

Today the course planners came by, yet again!! After they left, we started some work on figuring out tone in poem. We talked a bit about "Identity"; these answers were due last Friday so definitely should have been handed in today! After this we did a practice analysis of a poem called "With Rue My Heart is Laden" We talked about the DIDLS formula and everyone wrote a few brief notes on that. Tomorrow, we will do another analysis and then start on the theme formula. Interims went out last Friday and some missing work came in but not all of it. Please get this in by Friday!!