The Theme of Loneliness Through Poetry, Lesson 2
Part of Curriculum Unit:Exploring the Theme of Loneliness Through Poetry
Student Activity help
Analyzing and Interpreting the poem: Group prepares and presents a PowerPoint report consisting of the following criteria in "Student Handout 1." Class evaluates presentations.
Student Handout 1.
A. Summary: Who and what is the poem about?
B. Analysis: What are significant images? What is the rhyme scheme? How does syntax and diction add to the meaning of the poem? What is the most important word/phrase in the poem? What is its significance?
C. Connections: Recollect memories evoked from this poem. Recollect scenes or sections from literature which resemble the situation and/or theme of the poem.
D. Visual: Create an open mind for your character. Inside the open mind place symbols, figures, and key words that show what the character is thinking and how your character sees him/herself. Around the circumference of the open mind place thoughts and symbols of how the world sees the character.
E. Discussion: Ask audience for its opinion of the poem. Request questions about the meaning of the poem.
F. Closing: Present closing remarks.
Student Handout 1.
A. Summary: Who and what is the poem about?
B. Analysis: What are significant images? What is the rhyme scheme? How does syntax and diction add to the meaning of the poem? What is the most important word/phrase in the poem? What is its significance?
C. Connections: Recollect memories evoked from this poem. Recollect scenes or sections from literature which resemble the situation and/or theme of the poem.
D. Visual: Create an open mind for your character. Inside the open mind place symbols, figures, and key words that show what the character is thinking and how your character sees him/herself. Around the circumference of the open mind place thoughts and symbols of how the world sees the character.
E. Discussion: Ask audience for its opinion of the poem. Request questions about the meaning of the poem.
F. Closing: Present closing remarks.
Assessment help
Lesson 2: Mini-project presentation
Technology Requirements/Integration help
Students must know how to use a computer and word process. Students will learn to use the presentation software as they prepare their group report of their selected poem.