Monday, March 16

Classwork
1. Read "all in green went my love riding" by e.e. cummings (Elements of Literature, 601).
In poetry packet, complete quickwrite and questions (which are found in the text on 605).
While reading this poem, we focused on symbol (what/whom is represented by the deer?), repetition and how current pop music compares/contrasts with classic love poems.
Before reading the poem, it's helpful to note that classically, women were symbolized by deer, and men by hunters. So try to figure out who the speaker of the poem is (remember, it's rarely the author) as you read. Also consider who the love is, why he is riding (why is he carrying a bugle and bow? why does he wear green? What's with the hounds?)...

2. Discuss Poetry Portfolio project (due April 6th).

Name: ___________________ period___













Poetry Portfolio (50 points) Checklist

_______ cover (include title, your name, and class period) (5)
_______ this checklist (5)
_______ limerick (written on this checklist) (10)
_______ concrete poem (10)
_______ found poem (10)
_______ self-evaluation (10)—On a sheet of notebook paper, or typed, please answer the following questions in at least eight sentences:
Did you enjoy learning about poetry?
What part did you like the best? The least?
Which poem project did you put the most effort into? The least?
Do you think this unit will help you in the future when you study poetry?
What could you do to improve your work next time?
Of everything we did so far, what do you think you did your best on?


Is everything in order? yes no

On a scale of 1-10, 0 being absent or no effort, and 10 being excellent or much effort, grade the following:

Completion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Neatness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Creativity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Homework
Bring an article to class tomorrow. It can be from a newspaper, a magazine, a website, etc. The topic is anything that interests you!