Understanding and Annotating Poetry

Shamsah·

Poetry

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectPoetry

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My class is a weaker class. pls help me tune this worksheet so that my class can adapt but also match the standards and bare minimum The following is a summary of a document named 7ba68657-e373-4a0c-8981-3b2e42ba0a7d%2Fuser_uploads%2F8KmTOyVpzk8qu-8I_Z0Wc?alt=media&token=2ef5ddb1-3975-454b-9799-f796f4fb247b: The document is a worksheet designed for students at HKMA David Li Kwok Po College, particularly for a S1 English class led by Mr. Examiner. Its purpose is to guide students in annotating...

This resource focuses on the art of annotating poetry, emphasizing the importance of deeper analysis to understand the meaning and craft behind the poet's work. It uses the poem 'Dear Mr. Examiner' by Gareth Owen as a primary example, exploring its themes, imagery, and emotional tone. The document guides students through initial impressions, understanding the poem’s mood, and symbolic representations of imagery. It also highlights literary devices such as imagery, metaphor, and tone with supporting examples. Additionally, students are encouraged to reflect on their personal responses to the poem and express their thoughts in a creative way by imagining themselves as the speaker in the poem writing back to the examiner. The aim is to deepen comprehension and appreciation of poetry through active engagement and analysis.