Literary Elements: Rhyme Scheme and Meter -Rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhyming words found at the end of lines of poetry. Meter is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that gibes a line of poetry a predictable rhythm. - You will notice which lines end with rhymes. You will develop a pattern and anticipate specific rhymes at the end of certain lines. -Rhyme schemes are indicated by assigning a different letter of the alphabet to each new rhyme stanza. For example: aa indicates that the first two lines end in rhyming words. If the next two lines rhyme but are different from the first pair, they are designated as bb. - Rhyme scheme and meter give poetry a lyrical, musical quality.
-For extra practice, refer to Practice Workbook pages 96. Also refer to The RWW book page 156. Vocabulary Menu Homework
commemorate contemplate forlorn majestic lyric poetry sonnet rhyme scheme meter To get an A, complete 3 of the following, To get a B, complete 2 of the following; To get a C, complete 1 of the following; To get a F, complete 0 of the following 1. Write a sentence using each of the vocabulary words. 2. Make a word search puzzle using all of the vocabulary words (list the words at the bottom). 3. Define all the words. 4. Make a crossword puzzle using all of the vocabulary words (with clues for each word). 5. Create some type of review game with the vocabulary words. 6. Create a vocabulary quiz (and answer key) with the vocabulary words. 7. Create vocabulary flashcards.
Comprehension Skill: Theme -The theme is the overall idea, or message about life that the poet wants to communicate. The poet does not normally directly state this. -To determine a poem's theme, look for key details that provide clues about the message the poet wants to convey. - You can also compare and contrast he poets thoughts and then think about what message the comparisons and contrasts convey. -Poets often use figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, to convey the them. -For extra practice, refer to Practice Workbook pages 93-94. Also refer to The RWW book page 155.
Genre: Lyric Poetry and Sonnet -Lyric Poetry- expresses the speaker's thoughts or personal feelings Has musical quality but does not always rhyme Sonnet- Has 14 lines and a pattern to its end rhymes Uses pairs of stressed and unstressed syllables - For extra practice, refer to Practice Workbook page 95. Also refer to The RWW book page 154. Vocabulary Strategy: Personification -Personification is a kind of figurative language in which something nonhuman, such as an animal, object, or idea, is given human form, characteristics, or qualities. - Personification in poetry helps you relate to what the poet is describing. -Example: The campfire danced and flickered. The campfire is taking human characteristics by dancing. -For extra practice, refer to Practice Workbook page 97. Also refer to The RWW book p. 157 and the Word Study Center. Wonders Online Help: http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/school/n9i4