Task
poem noun [ C ]
US /ˈpoʊ·əm/
literature a piece of writing in which the words are carefully chosen for the images and ideas they suggest, and in which the sounds of the words when read aloud often follow a particular rhythmic pattern
Write a reply to a person about the poem you read in activity 1 of your homework and explain why he/she should read it.
Process
In the link below, you will be able to find a brief analysis of a poem.
https://letterpile.com/poetry/Analysis-of-Poem-One-Art-by-Elizabeth-Bishop
And there's also another link which explains the steps on how to interpret a poem and describe your thoughts about it.
https://www.hamilton.edu/academics/centers/writing/writing-resources/writing-about-poetry
When you write about a poem, it is helpful to have the right vocabulary to hand. You must look for implied meanings and the alternative interpretations of the meaning of the poem.
| Expressions to explain the meaning of the poem |
| This suggests... |
| The word/phrase...implies... |
| This gives the impression that... |
| The reference to...could indicate that... |
| This hints that... |
| This indicates that... |
| This can be interpreted in more than one way... |
| I think the poet also means... |
You should also consider the techniques used by the poet:
| WORD | Effective vocabulary (adjectives, verbs, adverbs, etc.), use of contrast, exaggeration, use of archaic expressions, personification, metaphors, etc... |
| SENTENCE | Repetition, lists, short or incomplete sentences, commands, questions, etc... |
|
TEXT (form and structure) |
Viewpoint (first, second or third person), stanzas, rhyme, rhythm and how the poem starts and ends. |
| Expressions about evaluating the effectiveness of the poet's use of language |
| The poet's use of... is effective because... |
| I particularly like...as it gives the effect of... |
| I particularly like... because it shows... |
| The use of...helps to... |
| This technique reinforces... |
| The use of...emphasises... |
Some more grammar parts, phrasal verbs and expressions can also be found in the third unit of your book.
- Page 45 - act 2
- Page 47 - acts. 1 and 2
- Page 48 - acts 1 and 3
- Page 52 - act. 1
Don't forget to underline the expressions listed above when you use them in your composition.
Evaluation
Total: 5 points
Average: 2,5 points
1,25 - Connection between topic and content presented in the writing
1,25 - Coherence and Cohesion - Sequence of ideas; textual structure including the use of connectors such as However, Therefore, Thus, etc...
1,25- Accuracy - Legible Grammatical structure
1,25- Creativity - usage of advanced vocabulary ; experiment with new language
Conclusion
By the end of this activity, you will be able to feel more confident to analise and review on a poem and recommend it to a friend.