Friday, September 27, 2013

Learning Objectives:

I can...

• Analyze poetry through examination of specific literary elements
• Recognize heroism in historical figures

Opening:
1. Small groups review the TPCASTT of the poem.

2. Large group discussion:

• Context (#1 and #2 on 22)
• Ship?  Voyage?
• Captain 
• Form and meaning (#3 on 22)

• Effect?
• Sound and Rhyme Scheme (#4 on 22) 

• Effect?

3. Skim and Scan "Frederick Douglass" by Robert Hayden.

• Diffuse the text

4. Predict about the Title, then read aloud "Frederick Douglass" by Robert Hayden

Work Period:

5. Small groups, TPCASTT the poem.

6. Large group, discuss TPCASTT

• What is "it" and "thing" in the poem? (#5 on 22)
• ambiguity
• Sound and Free verse (#6 on 22)

7. Review Metaphor and Simile (Write down definitions from page 25)

8. After each poem has been discussed, jigsaw:

• Group A:   extended metaphor in "O Captain! My Captain!"
• Group B: Similes in "Frederick Douglass"

Closing:

9. Preview the "After Reading" and prepare for the writing by highlighting key evidence that will help support your response.