Friday, December 18, 2015

Friday, 18 December: Usher Vocab Quiz & Comprehending "The Raven"


Learning Targets: 
        I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
        I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including where the text leaves matters uncertain.
        I can analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama.

Procedures:
A)  Opening Activity: Take 5 minutes to look over your vocabulary.
B)  VOCAB QUIZ
C)  Review "The Raven" (www. youtube.com/watch?v=bLiXjaPqSyY)
      What connections can we draw between this poem and Romanticism?
D)  Fun Facts about Poe
E)  Questions for Comprehension (to be collected)
            1)  What is the setting?  Use words from the text to describe the setting using full sentences.
            2)  Who is Lenore and what has happened to her?
            3)  Find THREE instances of repetition.
Quoted word or phrase
Where it is (stanza number)
Why do you think this is repeated?  What does it show?









            4)  Describe the beat of this poem.  Why do you think Poe chose that rhythm?




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