ENG 4U Poetry Assignment PART A: The Poetry Lesson Choose a collection of NEW poetry (that is, not an anthology

of old poems) published after the year 2000, and, by carefully reading and analyzing the poems in the collection, develop an understanding of the characteristics (style, themes, tone, etc.) of the poems in this collection. Use at least three (3) poems to illustrate your findings. Present your findings in a lesson to the class of around 10 minutes. You should also at least briefly answer, perhaps in your introduction, Why did you share this particular poet and poetry collection? What drew you to it, what makes it worthwhile to share with the class, what reaction(s) did you have to it, what is its relevance to the world today, etc.? As part of the presentation, you MUST prepare a handout of the shared characteristics of the poems in the collection. You should include quotes from at least two (2) poems for each characteristic. You must also bring in the poetry collection in its published book form to show to the class on your presentation date. Possible places to look for contemporary poets and poetry collections (WARNING--not all of the collections you find will be both new and published since 2000): The Toronto Public Library, Dewey Decimal 811 (American Poetry), 819 (Canadian Poetry), and 821 (British Poetry) o The poetry collections at the Toronto Reference Library and North York Central Library are especially large; if you find a reference-only poetry book there, you can usually borrow it from another branch by placing a hold The League of Canadian Poets (poets.ca) or Academy of American Poets (poets.org) Online databases like Literature Reference Centre at the NT library An online list from http://bostonreview.net/blog/infinity-poetry-lists o The Top 200 Advocates for American Poetry o 23 People Who Will Make You Care About Poetry in 2013 o Poets unfit for Flavorwire o Top 100 Poetry Books of the 2010s (thus far) o The Ten Most Influential People in Poetry Today Presentation Dates: Oct. 2-21, 2013 Mark Scheme: SEE REVERSE--Bring it on your presentation date! TURN-IT-IN: Submit your handout and presentation notes the day of your presentation. PART B: The Poem You must also write a totally new poem that imitates the characteristics of the poems in the collection. A detailed assignment sheet with marking scheme will follow.

Poem Due Date: Oct. 22/23, 2013 Your Poetry Lesson will be evaluated as follows: Reading: 10 marks Name: ______________________

Analyze and discuss some of the following characteristics with examples: ** /10 - the topics, ideas, and themes covered by the collection - the poets use of diction - the poetic structure of the poems (free verse, sonnet, etc.) - the tone of the poems - the use of poetic language (metaphor, parallel structure, etc.) - the target audience of the collection - the poetic movement(s) and characteristics of the movement(s) the poet may be part of - see [poets.org > Poets & Poetry > Essays & Interviews > Schools & Movements] and [poetryfoundation.org > Resources > Learning Lab > Glossary of Poetic Terms > Schools & Periods] for by-no-means-complete lists - other characteristics of the poems in the collection... ** your research should be mostly first hand (NOT from articles/sites ABOUT the poet/collection) Media: 10 marks

Present with an awareness of your audience. Consider their need to be informed AND engaged. - quality of hand-out - organization and clarity of ideas in the lesson - the lesson is interesting and valuable - the lesson makes clear why you shared this collection with the class - the examples are appropriate for illustrating the collections characteristics - the diction is specific but key terms are explained - the lesson is easy to follow and difficult concepts are clarified - methods of engaging the audience / aiming it at your classmates Speaking: 10 marks /3 /5

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Communicate clearly and effectively. - maturity of diction and phrasing - evidence of preparation and rehearsal - voice, poise, composure demonstrate confidence /3 /4 /3