Eng11: Intro to poetry

AdvancedEnglish 11
Assignment Date: Mon, Oct 27, 2008

1. Your Crucible essay should be posted on your blog on OurSpace
2. Hand in your thesis/outline worksheet
3. Hand in the 6-page study guide

In class:
Begin introductory poetry unit.
Read “Where I’m From” poem
Begin Poetry Meters

Homework:
“Where I’m From Poem” due by the beginning of the period Friday. It should be pasted into the “About Me” field on your OurSpace profile.

Handouts:

The basics of poetry meter, with model poems

Poetry Meter Handout

Writing Your Own Poem

“Where I’m From”
Assignment: Write a “where I’m from” poem