Journal 19: What is Poetry?
1) How do you define what poetry is to our society today? (make sure you include what qualifies as poetry).
2) Does society need poetry/poets?
3) Can poetic expression be more powerful than a conversation or speech on the same topic? When?
4) What is your gut reaction to studying poetry? Explain.
Poetry Posters
*Click here to remember which term your group was assigned.
*Due end of class on Monday
*Work in partners or groups of three
*Resource: Quizlet
Your Posters should teach the term to other students!
Posters must include:
- The Term (from quizlet)
- The definition (from quizlet)
- Example lines or a stanza (paragraph) of poetry that includes the device. You can write this or find an example online.
- An image that helps to teach the device or illustrates the example.
- Extra poster board on table; supplies are in the gray cabinet.
If time, use the Journals tab to make sure your journals are complete.
HW: Bring anything you need to finish your poster in class on Monday.
