Poetry Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

(Date)

Warm-Up Game: Song or Poem

Difference between Songs and Poems

Poetry Mythbusters

Introduction to Poetry

Poetry Detective

Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade

1. SONG
2. POEM

To destroy the beauty from which one came

1. SONG
2. POEM

Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe

1. SONG
2. POEM

Words, words were truly alive on the tongue, in the head Warm, beating, frantic, winged; music and blood But then I was young

1. SONG
2. POEM

I’ll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies I’ll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife Offer me that deathless death Good God, let me give you my life

1. SONG
2. POEM

Men would rather use their broken weapons than their bare hands

1. SONG
2. POEM

What is the difference between a song and a poem?

An old silent pond

A frog jumps into the pond—

Splash! Silence again.

Elizabeth it is in vain you say

"Love not" — thou sayest it in so sweet a way:

In vain those words from thee or L.E.L.

Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:

Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,

Breath it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes.

Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried

To cure his love — was cured of all beside —

His follie — pride — and passion — for he died

Elizabeth it is in vain you say

"Love not" — thou sayest it in so sweet a way:

In vain those words from thee or L.E.L.

Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:

Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,

Breath it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes.

Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried

To cure his love — was cured of all beside —

His follie — pride — and passion — for he died

Elizabeth it is in vain you say"Love not" — thou sayest it in so sweet a way:In vain those words from thee or L.E.L.Zantippe's talents had enforced so well:Ah! if that language from thy heart arise,Breath it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes.Endymion, recollect, when Luna triedTo cure his love — was cured of all beside —His follie — pride — and passion — for he died

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints of snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starshine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry:

I am not there; I did not die.

True

False

Poetry must rhyme.

Poems must be a set length.

Poetry is an outlet for our emotions.

Poetry must be about a very important thing.

Poetry can be written in any shape.

What is the
poem about?

Annotating a Poem

a note added by way of comment or explanation

Materials: highlighters and/or colored pens

Metaphor(s)

What can you visualize upon reading the poem?

What is your opinion of this poem?

What did you think
of this lesson?

Homework

Annotate the poem "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou by following the steps on the worksheet

Pick a page of your favorite book and have it nearby for the next lesson