- Identify and evaluate symbolism and allegory as each relates to meaning and theme
- Recognize examples of symbols used in poetry; analyze their purpose or effects
- Differentiate between symbolism and allegory
Tasks:
Monday -
- Read the Chapter Introduction as a class, including the poetry contained in this section. Discuss and take notes as appropriate.
- Assignment: Read "Peace" by George Herbert with an eye for allegory.
Tuesday -
- Read and discuss two Wordsworth Poems, "The World is Too Much with Us" and "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" and the Frost poem "Fire and Ice."
- Assignment: Choose one of the poems discussed today and write a paragraph analyzing the use of symbolism.
Thursday -
- Read and discuss "Weighing the Dog" by Billy Collins and "Spinster" by Sylvia Plath.
- Assignment: Choose one of the poems discussed today and write a paragraph analyzing the use of symbolism.
Friday -
- TIMED POETRY ANALYSIS ESSAY