Lesson Three - Poetry

Introduction

Lesson Three - Poetry
Duration - 1 block (1 x 80 min + homework)

"The stories within the poems don't matter, the grand themes don't matter. The movement of the mind and language is what is important . . . We can come back to these fragile drawings again and again, taking another look, discovering something new, not hearing what we heard the first time we read it. Somehow the poems move when you are not watching, so that new objects and tones come into relief." - Michael Ondaatje

Unit One is heavy on notes. Do not panic - the remainder of the course is not like this!! This unit is designed as a review and presentation of the bulk of the theory (notes) that you will need for this course. Please print off the notes and store them in a separate binder for easy reference as you move through ELA 30-1.

Poetry, like most other literature, explores what others think of life and the many facets that it involves. Poetry is much like other literature studied, in that it does attempt to illuminate some perception, some emotion, that the author has. It may or may not be unique, and you may or may not agree with what an author expounds, but it should always be interesting to read, if nothing else. The way an author chooses to express ideas is often the focus of the poem.

And even though many students often complain that they hate poetry, you need to have at least a taste of what there is out there, so that you might gain an appreciation of this literary form.

Resources

NOTES

poetry NOTES
poetry ANALYSIS (TFC TASTI)

"I Have Come to the Conclusion" - student analysis

Websites

Glossary of Literary Terms
Poetry 101

Related Readings

"Water"
"Portrait of a Machine"

VIDEO

Lesson

Read and study the notes on POETRY.
Read and study the notes on POETRY ANALYSIS (TFC TASTI).

View the PowerPoint student analysis on the poem, "I Have Come to the Conclusion". This analysis involved a great deal of time and reflects a polished final product. You will not be asked to complete such an analysis for THIS lesson.
Peruse the web sites listed on the Resources page.

Assignment

(16 marks)

Study the poems "Water" and "Portrait of a Machine".
Open the U1L3 Poetry QUIZ.

There is no password associated with this quiz, and it is "open book", that is, you are allowed to use your notes as you write.
Once you have answered all 16 questions, click "submit".

Conclusion

You have reviewed various concepts and terms relating to poetry. 
Store this information in your "NOTES" binder for quick referral as you progress through this course.