English-Poetry Unit

For this unit, students will create a portfolio of their writing and poetry. The portfolio will include 8 Personal Journal Responses worth 6 marks each for a total of 48 marks. In addition, students will write 8 Original Poems worth 6 marks each for a total of 48 marks. We will also continue to sharpen our skills throughout the unit by looking at how to write a formal response to a poem. Please read and re-read your introduction to poetry (posted previously in this blog) to gain a sense of meaning and message within a poem.

Yesterday we listened to and discussed the meaning and message of the song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkle. The song or "lyrical Poem" contains many poetic devices, such as imagery, metaphor, simile, etc., and contains rich discussion points that pertain to message.

For today: Search for a song of your choice to analyze. Print off the lyrics and begin your dissection. Highlight any poetic devices and write side-notes that will help you with your response. All responses will have an introduction that introduces the title and author of the song.

Here is an example:

In the song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkle meaning can be derived from its form, poetic devices and theme. Like many songs "The Sound of Silence" conveys a wonderful array of feelings, emotions and ideas. And so on..........

Have fun and be insightful..........