Page 8 Poetry Chart 

Steps To Reading Poetry Chart


Because poetry is patterned, the first step in reading poetry is to read it aloud or to listen

Step 1

Listen
(Lessons 1 and 2)
  1. Read the poem aloud slowly and clearly.
  2. Pause where there is punctuation, not at the ends of lines.
  3. Consider tone (emotion expressed by reading)

Consider the following poem and work through the step 1 of the poetry chart.


Listen to Maya Angelou read "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings".

 


 


Reading with Emphasis


Actors deliberately emphasize certain words to provide meaning.

Read the following line emphasizing the bold word and notice how meaning changes.

I know why the caged bird sings. (you as opposed to others)
I know why the caged bird sings. (as opposed to don't know)
I know why the caged bird sings. (as opposed to how)
I know why the caged bird sings. (caged and not free)
I know why the caged bird sings. (and doesn't complain or keep silent)

How does which word is emphasized change the meaning of the sentence?



Show What You Know

In your downloaded assignment file for Lesson 2, complete Section 2.  Be sure to save your work.  


When you have completed all parts of Assignment 2,

be sure you have renamed your file (YOURNAME)la 8-3-2
upload the completed assignment into the 3.2 Assignment file on the next page.
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