16 August - 22 August

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are applying our understanding of how to analyse a poem independently
• We are FOCUSING on identifying language features in the poem we have chosen, and discussing their effects. This will enable us to identify the ideas which the poet is sharing
• We are FOCUSING on our personal response to the poem, demonstrating our understanding that there are multiple readings of a poem depending on the reader and their experiences. We also recognise that our own response to the poem may evolve as we investigate the time and social/cultural contexts of the poem.

• I have chosen a poem which I can connect to/ have interest in
•  I have read a little about the poet so that I can identify any information which will help me understand the ideas of the poem and the reasons for the poet sharing this experience/story.
• I have identified language features in the poem (annotating digitally or on paper)
• I have started to discuss the effects of these language features

Activities

Review the success criteria above and note which aspects you have achieved to date in class. Continue working through the activities below until you have met the success criteria:

- annotate the poem (digitally using comments/highlights) or on a printed copy of the poem. Identify and name language features (ask me if you are not sure).

- explain the intended effect of the poem. Discuss what it made you think of/ your personal response to the imagery

- link the ideas/ imagery to the main idea of the poem. What story/ experience/ idea is the poet sharing? 

- consider the context of the poem. Why do you think that the poet is writing about this? How do you think the poets is feeling about this experience/ idea?  Try to focus on the words/phrases that lead your to your answer.