Writing About PoetryOh My Gosh! YES!!!! I cannot wait any

longer!!!!

Supporting Feature 1

Supporting Feature 2

Supporting Feature 3

Umbrella Feature/Aspect

The Umbrella Feature + Supporting Features = Theme

The Umbrella Feature + Supporting Features = Theme

Whole Picture/Aspect/Dominant Feature

Feature 1

Feature 3

Feature 2

The Whole Picture + Supporting Features = Theme

“Mrs. Smith, Do We Have to Write About a Lot of Ideas?”“….Yes, Yes You Do”

Include author and title of poem Identify theme of poem Identify aspect of poem (aka: the dominant feature/the

umbrella feature, the overall painting) Identify at least 2 supporting features of poem (aka:

under the umbrella, elements of the painting) Be able to discuss what is going on in the poem

accurately during your analysis(summary) Show how supporting features make up the

aspect/umbrella feature Show how the supporting features and aspect

communicate the theme of the poem Use quotes to support statements

What is Expected of Us on a Poetry Analysis Timed Write in 9th Grade, Mrs. Smith?

4 paragraphs› Introduction

IVF statement, theme statement, and thesis statement naming aspect and features

› 1st Body paragraph Explain feature 1, its connection to the aspect, and its

connection to theme Follow proper body paragraph format

› 2nd Body paragraph Explain feature 2, its connection to the aspect, and its

connection to theme Follow proper body paragraph format

› Conclusion Summary of ideas Universal statement – usually relates to theme

So…um..like…what are the features again?

Imagery Tone Mood Sound Irony Characterization Setting Metaphor Symbol Speaker diction

› Remember, when looking at literary features, always ask yourself: SO WHAT? WHY DID THE AUTHOR USE/INCLUDE THIS? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

So…Let’s Practice an Intro

The poem “American Primitive” byWilliam Jay Smith ______________________._________________________________________.A mood of _______________ is created bythe author’s ____________________and___________________which communicatesthe message

____________________________.

In Your Groups, Practice the 1st Body Paragraph Feature 1 Body Paragraph

› Topic Sentence – Feature 1 Smith uses ______________ to effectively create

______________________. › RDF/Quote (remember, embed those quotes!)› How that supports feature 1› How that supports aspect› RDF/Quote (remember, embed those quotes!)› How that supports feature 1› How that supports aspect› Tie to theme

Remember when embedding quotes and discussing quotes, to put them in context of the poem.

Turn in one copy to get feedback