Close reading of Poetry
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Curipod generated lesson: "Close reading of Poetry". #8-10
kennedya
Updated 5 months ago
1. Open question
180 seconds
Does close reading of poetry provide insight into our own life experiences or societal challenges?
2. Word cloud
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In a few words, what type of reading is close reading of poetry?
3. Slide
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Close reading is a method of analyzing text in detail to uncover hidden meanings. It involves looking at structure, syntax, diction, imagery, and other literary elements. 9th grade students learn to interpret a poem's message and themes.
Close Reading of Poetry
4. Slide
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Close Reading: the process of analyzing a text in detail, examining its language, structure, and rhetoric. Figurative Language: the use of words to create vivid images and convey multiple meanings beyond the literal. Rhetorical Devices: techniques used to persuade or evoke a certain response from the reader.
Concepts:
5. Slide
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Close reading is a strategy used by many experts to better understand the meaning of a poem. It involves looking deeply at the structure, language and imagery used in the poem. Close reading is often used to identify themes and symbols within a poem that are not always immediately obvious. Close reading can also be used to identify the tone and mood of a poem, as well as any underlying messages or messages the poet may be trying to convey.
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6. Open question
300 seconds
What language features does the author use to express their purpose in the poem?
7. Open question
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What symbolism or themes can you identify in the poem?
8. Open question
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How did the language features used by the author help you identify their purpose in the poem?
9. Open question
300 seconds
How does the symbolism or themes in the poem help you understand the author's purpose?
10. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw yourself as a superhero with a not-so superpower, like the power to turn any object into a giant marshmallow.
11. Drawings
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Question: What techniques do poets use to draw readers in and make the poem more interesting to read? Clues: • Readers can be drawn in by the use of imagery and sensory details. • Poets often use figurative language to make the poem more interesting. • Poets may also employ a variety of poetic devices such as alliteration, rhyme, and meter. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to identify techniques used in a poem of your choice. B. Explain your solution through a drawing.
12. Poll
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What is close reading of poetry?
- A way to analyze the language and form of a poem
- A way to interpret the poem's meaning
- A way to appreciate the poet's craftsmanship
- A way to memorize the poem
13. Poll
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What is one way to practice close reading of poetry?
- Reciting the poem out loud
- Exploring the poem's word choice
- Writing a response to the poem
- Drawing a picture of the poem
14. Poll
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Why is close reading of poetry important?
- It helps to better understand the poem
- It helps to appreciate the poet's work
- It helps to memorize the poem
- It helps to interpret the poem's meaning
15. Poll
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What type of information can help when close reading a poem?
- The context of the poem
- The poet's background
- The poem's style and structure
- The poem's title
16. Poll
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When close reading a poem, what should be the main focus?
- The poem's meaning
- The poet's intent
- The poem's structure
- The poem's imagery
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are three techniques that can be used to analyze a poem during a close reading?
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