1. Student will choose a topic of interest. (Journal for brainstorming)
2. Student will read published poetry to find 10 poems about the topic, literally or figuratively.(Copy poems-Cite Source, Author)
3. Student will choose 5 poems from 5 different authors of literary merit (Must document credentials of poet as one of merit)
4. Student will create an analysis of each of the 5 poems using TPCASTT.
5. Student will choose one poem to teach to class and prepare a demonstration, which will include at least one visual aid other than a copy of the poem. Additional stylistic devices should be addressed. (Beginning April 28)
6. Student will research said poem�s author, and write a short essay (no longer than 2 pages, with internal documentation and works cited) about the poet and his/her writing.
7. Student will compose an original poem, using said poem (#5)as a model.
8. Student will bind #5, 6, & 7 and turn in the week of April 28.
T Title What meaning could it hold? (Prior to reading poem)
P Paraphrase Translate poem into your own words
C Connotation What Devices are used and what meaning is added?
A Attititude Speaker�s and Poet�s tone
S Shifts Where is the shift?
T Title Reconsider the meaning of the title
T Theme What is the Poet saying?