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In this unit, you will learn about the art of poetry. You will learn that poetry is not just about rhyming words; it is using words to paint a picture, express emotion, and enrich our understanding of the world around us. You will learn that...
without poetry, we wouldn't even have a favorite song to sing.
poems can be visual.
poetry can be musical
poetry has rhythm and sound
poetry uses our language artfully.
poetry is for everyone, in all cultures, and of all ages.
What is imagery? Imagery is a word used to describe writing which appeals to the five senses. When sensory imagery, or sensory words are used in writing, it appeals to the reader's imagination and makes writing come alive.
Poems often have a very obvious rhythm. Basically, this is due to the choice of words and they rhymes chosen by the poet. This lesson focuses on those rhythms and rhymes---otherwise known as rhyme scheme.
Do you like music? What is your favorite song? What is that song about? Chances are that your favorite song actually tells a story. Such poem-stories are called ballads. In medieval times, minstrels went from town to town to entertain the villagers. Obviously, there were no movie theaters or television--not even radio had been invented yet, so these minstrels were a big hit.
Read some information more information about ballads and minstrelshere.
Another very famous narrative poem is "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It tells the story of Paul Revere and how he and another on his team helped to warn everyone in the towns about the oncoming attack from the British. It was written approximately one hundred years after the event it describes, and has remained popular even today.
To more easily understand the poem, first view a short film.CLICK HERE
As you read "Paul Revere's Ride," try to envision the scene. Also, pay close attention to the punctuation. It isn't necessary to stop at the end of a line. Instead, pause where the punctuation is placed. It will be an easier story to understand that way.
Other famous poets have written narrative poems, too. Check out this one by Robert Frost, entitled, "Mending Wall." What do you think the poet is trying to tell us? Does he think walls are good things or bad? What questions does the poet ask himself about walls?
Before we move on to another type of poem, one not-to-be-missed poem is called "The Blind Men and the Elephant." Although it is humorous, it has a very important point. Can you figure out what it is? (Here's a hint: I'll bet you have a very strong opinion...) Notice the use of simile in the poem (simile-a comparison of two unlike things. The comparison as stated uses the words like or as).
Blank verse, also called free verse, is poetry without rhyme at all. So, why write it if it doesn't rhyme? The answer is simple: free verse poetry uses words in lines or stanzas as a form of artful expression. The poets who write in this style are trying to paint a picture in our minds, reveal an emotion, or tell of an event, just as an author would in a story. The difference is in the placement of the words and the placement of the lines.
This special placement of words and lines is very plain to see in "Private Hurricane"and "Waiting." You can see interesting word and line placement in "Nora" and "Living While it May," as well. Each poem is about something very personal and each is completely different. What are the moods of each poem? What is each one about? Can you tell how the poet is feeling?
So, how does someone who is not a professional poet write blank verse? A good place to start would be to write your poem down on paper, and then read it over several times. Which words, phrases, or images do you want to have special attention and emphasis? Which parts are the most important?
In this poem by Joy Kagawa, what images do you see? What do you find noticeable about this poem? Notice how the poet has placed her words and lines...
You've become acquainted with different types of poetry, and now it's time to become acquainted with a poet. Your assignment is to choose a poet and research biographical information about him or her. Then, choose a poem written by that author.
After you have taken notes on the poet's life and rehearsed the poem, you will present it to the class.
Check out the poets listed. If there is one that you are familiar with who is not on this list, ask if he/she can be included. Check out the scoring guide so that you know what is expected from you.
This lesson is about another type of modern poetry called concrete poetry. Concrete poetry is, simply put, poems which take on the shape and form of their subject. This is easily seen in the following examples, as well as the videos posted below.
Be aware, though, that concrete poetry is not always put in motion on film. Some concrete poems are perfectly still and perfect as they appear on a page...
To completely understand the poem "400 Meter Freestyle," watch world-class athletes swim the 400 Meter Freestyle race. Notice how the swimmers move across the water in continuous lines. Watch how they turn around and kick against the wall without stopping, and how their movement is continous and fluid, without ever stopping. How does the poem reflect this movement?
Now, take a look at
Acrobatic Macaroni
Slow Train
Creation and Destruction
And now try to create some of your own concrete poems.
What is a diamante poem? Here is a hint: poems can take any form. Poetry is truly word art...so...a diamante is a poem in the shape of a....you guessed it...a diamond! Try this cause and effect diamante
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