Poetry Unit 2: Perspectives
Freeburg/Passler
2011-2012
New Analysis Style:
SIFT
Symbol
Use exact wording from the poem as evidence.
Examine the title and text for symbolism
Imagery
Identify images and sensory details
Figures of Speech
Analyze figurative language and other devices—
refer to list
Tone and Theme
Discuss how all devices reveal feeling and author’s
intent
Notebook:
Each poem gets a SIFT analysis and an About/Do/Mean. 10 points each entry.
Schedule:
Monday:
Latin Night at the Pawn Shop (726)
Indian Movie, New Jersey (819)
Tuesday:
We Real Cool (743)
Ethnic Poetry (816)
Wednesday:
Mexicans Begin Jogging (923)
Vasectomy (920)
Thursday:
Ellis Island (921)
The Mother (1081)
Friday:
AD (803)
A Man Said to the Universe (805)
The Frying Pan (807)
Monday:
Essay breakdown
Tuesday:
In-class writing