1.Finish looking at the poems. You should have a total of 5 poems.(you debriefed with a partner in class so you would have their notes for some of your poems.)
2.Answer any 2 of the Blog/journal questions about ALL of the poems. (They are broad questions that relate to all poems.)
3. Find a song that connects to identity in general or your identity.( handout from class has further instructions and Handout is below.)
POetry Handout From Class today
Poetry Instructions
Select poems
Complete
Notes/Quotes/Questions charts for the poems- 1 per poem
Select an EQ to connect with each poem. Try to use a variety of questions. In other words do not always use the same question.
Discuss your comments your findings your questions first with a partner, then with your group.
Select a piece of music that connects to identity. Do the same as above. At home-
Option 1-link the music to your blog(remember copyright rules).
Option 2- Print a copy of your lyrics and put them in your journal.
Everyone- explain why you have selected this piece of music.
NOW EVERYONE HAS 5 PIECES OF POETRY.
Please write a blog response addressing Two (2) of the following questions.
• Which of the poems had the most meaning for you personally?
• What thoughts and/or feelings did the texts evoke in you? Why?
• What ideas or feelings seem most significant to you? Why?
• Does the poetry remind you of anything significant in your own life? Explain.
• How do poems resonate with your own experience?
• How can reflecting on the differences and similarities in the poems/pieces help you clarify your own identity as distinct/or similar from/to the character in the text?
