PART 1: Read Aloud Wonder by R. J. Palacio Justin's Perspective... PART 3: INTERPRETATION OF POETRY We discussed the critical role of interpretation when trying to access a poem and make meaning. To illustrate how poetry can be interpreted in different ways, we studied 5 renditions of Emily Dickinson's poem, "I'm Nobody! Who are You?" a. Reading b. Short Animation c. Efrat Ben Zur - I'm Nobody - אפרת בן צור (musical rendition) d. Set to Images & Music (mood captured beautifully) e. Student’s Interpretation PART 4: POETIC DEVICES A document with the poetic devices and literary terms was shared with students and we reviewed the figurative language. | PART 2: Introducing one of America's most renowned poets! Emily Dickinson! "Hope is a thing with feathers" by Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) “Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all - And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard - And sore must be the storm - That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm - I’ve heard it in the chillest land - And on the strangest Sea - Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me. PART 5: "POEMS THAT SPEAK TO YOU" On Thursday during class, student will be working on an assignment related to poetry. The google doc will be shared tomorrow. |