Upload
others
View
1
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Poetry“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood”
~ T.S. Elliot
What is Poetry?
Poetry is difficult to pin down and define because it can take
many different forms. Poetry is defined as:
“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings & ideas by the use of distinctive style & rhythm.”
• (webster’s dictionary)
What’s the Point?
convey meaning, emotion, thoughts, ideas
1
has the capacity to connect with all humans because it speaks to emotions
2
topics are universal-everyone can understand (ex. life, love)
3
Activity ONe: Chain Poem
• Step # 1: Write the word “Mirror”
• Step # 2: Write 5 words that come to mind when you read this word
• Step # 3: Make sentences out of the words you wrote
• Step #4: Organize your sentences & read to group
Different Types of Poetry
There are many different types of poetry, here are some common types:
• Free-Verse- no rhyming scheme, no parameters
• Blank-Verse- no rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter
• Rhyming Couplet- every two lines rhyme (aa/bb/cc)
• Haiku- strict syllable requirements (5,7,5)
Poems about lovePoems About Love
i do not love you except because i love you
Poems About Life
Reflective Poetry
Activity
Find 3 poems online (love, reflective, and life).
• Print off each poem
• Analyze each poem (what is it about? Identify
poetical devices) – 2 paragraphs for each poem