English 11E: Poetry Unit

Here is an overview of the poetry to be covered in this unit. Check back often for updates so that you can read ahead. You will be required to download your own copy of some of the poems; these will be indicated.

Friday May 17th, 2008:
William Wordsworth
"Composed Upon Westminster Bridge, Sept. 3, 1802:
"London, 1802"
"The Tables Turned"

Wednesday May 21st, 2008:
William Wordsworth
"Nuns Fret Not"
"The World is Too Much With Us"

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
John Keats
"Ode on Melancholy"
... be ready to discuss. Have considered rhyme, meter, and content.
Quiz today.
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"Ode on Melancholy" Analysis from http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/melancholy.html

Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Edna St. Vincent Millay
"Ashes of Life"
"Spring"

Monday, 2nd June, 2008
TBA ... check back tonight

Wednesday, 4th June, 2008
Poetry Unit Final Exam: Approximately 90 marks
Format:

1. objective questions (fill in blank from word bank, multiple choice, T/F, Matching) [approx value = 60 marks]
   
2. subjective questions x 2(written response: paragraph analysis ) [approx value = 30 marks]

Friday, 6th June, 2008
Final Exam Prep

Tuesday, 10th June, 2008
Final Exam Prep

Glossary of Poetic Terms

Here's the latest from Ms. Hughes:

Here is a resource that you can all use regardless of grade level.

http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary2.html

Check it out and use it when you study.

:o)
Ms. Hughes