Recognize symbolism in poetry 092013

Aim: How do we recognize and interpret symbolism in poetry?Agenda: Copy Aim, T.A.P., H.W., Motivation mini lesson, class activity.

CCLS: RL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.4

Swbat: Define symbolism, identify , and give examples of symbolism in poetry,

H.W. 1) Read “Annabel Lee”, cite three more Examples of symbolism in the poem.

T.A.P.( 5 min)1)What is in the picture?2) What does this represent to immigrants ?

Mini Lesson:( 10 min)

Our language contains an immense number of symbols whose intended meaning orsignificance is well-known and accepted by the majority.

Black is used to represent death or evil.

A chain can symbolize the coming together of two things

What does this symbolize?

What is meant by symbolism?

Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea. An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic meaning. When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion, he can also use symbolism to hint at it, rather than just blatantly saying it.

Recognizing symbols: ( 5 min) #1-10

Share you response with the class. (5 min)

Class Activity: Recognizing symbols in “Annabel Lee”.Vocabulary:

Seraphs- A celestial being having three pairs of wings.

Sepulchre-a burial vault, tomb, or grave..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmTv7O40SR8

Annabel Lee

by Edgar Allan Poe

It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea,That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee;And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.

I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea:But we loved with a love that was more than love-- I and my Annabel Lee;With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven Coveted her and me.

(10 min) Find an example of symbolism is this stanza of the Poem. Explain.

Summary: What is meant by symbolism? Give an example.

Re play the poem.