English 10—Poetry

Tuesday

Journal Question # 3: How do teenagers feel when they are in over their heads?

Listen to"Just Like a Woman" by Bob Dylan and "Running on Empty" before you write

Poem # 3: Write a poem about courage (highlight a simile)

Wednesday

Journal Question # 4: If you could show your most treasured photograph, which one would it be? Why?

Listen to "In my life" by the Beatles as you read the lyrics. Write your response.

Poem # 4: Write a poem about what is important in your world (highlight personification)

Thursday

Journal Question # 5: Why do humans hunger for companionship?

Listen to "Unchained Melody" as you read the lyrics. Write your response.

Poem # 5: Write a poem about someone learning the difference between lust and love. (Special task: concentrate on writing from another person's point of view).

Friday

Journal Question # 6: "What do you think about the poem entitled 'Growing up perpendicular'?" (read it)

Write your response.

Poem # 6: Write a poem about a childhood memory (Special Task: try to use Prof. Leggo's style)