11U Poetry

Poetry Analysis: Summative Evaluation

LSV.02 demonstrate an understanding of the elements of fiction, drama, poetry, and non-fiction, with an emphasis on novels and poems; LSV.03 describe the elements of style in texts from various periods, and analyse their effects. LS2.01 analyse and explain how key elements of the novel and poetic forms influence their meaning (intensive study) (e.g., assess the effect of an authors choice of narrator in a novel; analyse the relationship between character revelation and theme or message in a dramatic monologue); WRV.02 select and use appropriate writing forms for intended purposes and audiences with a focus on essays and on narratives or poems; WRV.05 edit and proofread to produce final drafts, using correctly the grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation conventions of standard Canadian English, as prescribed for this course, with the support of print and electronic resources when appropriate. LAV.01 apply knowledge of the development of the English language, vocabulary and language structures, and the conventions of standard Canadian English to read, write, and speak effectively; CGE2c-presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

Directions: Choose one of the following poems and complete a poetry analysis. The analysis is to be in MLA format and structured in proper essay form (Thesis statement, body paragraphs, and logical conclusion). You may choose one of the poems discussed in class or you may choose a poem that follows under the Dramatic Monologue form. Self chosen poem MUST be approved by teacher. All poems covered in class can be found on ClassNet: My Last Duchess by Robert Browning To A Sad Daughter by Michael Ondaatje Changes by D. Ginette Clarke

FINAL ANALYSIS IS DUE: Tuesday, October 21st, 2008. Students who choose not to hand in summative on due date will be expected to attend credit enhancement the following day during their lunch period. Failure to do so may result in an incomplete on this summative.

Remember Formal language means absolutely NO use of contractions, NO use of personal pronouns, and you MUST follow MLA format (handout to follow). Works Cited is included as the last page of the final draft. Analysis is free of all spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. There must be evidence of editing SPELLCHECK does not do it all! All ROUGH WORK must be included with the final copy and handed in. The final analysis will not be accepted without rough work included. Analysis must be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of a 1,000 words. Final Poetry Analysis will include (in order): Final Copy with Works Cited, Analysis Outline, all Rough Work, Summative Outline with Rubric.

RUBRIC for POETRY ANALYSIS

Criteria Knowledge/ Understanding role and relationships Level 1 shows limited understanding of the personas role and relationships analyzes few key elements of the poem makes few logical inferences about the meaning behind the poem provides limited specific and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations communicates ideas with limited clarity and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with limited accuracy and effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with limited effectiveness Level 2 shows some understanding of the personas role and relationships analyzes some key elements of the poem makes some logical inferences about the meaning behind the poem provides some specific and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations communicates ideas with some clarity and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with some accuracy and effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with some effectiveness Level 3 shows considerable understanding of the personas role and relationships analyzes most key elements of the poem makes logical inferences about the meaning behind the poem provides considerable specific and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations communicates ideas with considerable clarity and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with considerable accuracy and effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with considerable effectiveness Level 4 shows thorough and insightful understanding of the personas role and relationship analyzes all or almost all key elements of the poem makes insightful inferences about the meaning behind the poem provides effective, specific, and accurate detail to support ideas and interpretations communicates ideas with a high degree of clarity and effectiveness applies grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation with a high degree of accuracy and effectiveness applies knowledge and skills in familiar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness

key elements

Thinking/Inquiry inferences

detail (including quotations)

Communication clarity

language conventions

Application application of knowledge and skills

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POETRY ANALYSIS OUTLINE Introduction: Thesis Statement:

BODY PARAGRAPH #1 (first point from thesis) TOPIC SENTENCE: _____________________________________________________________________________ _ PROOF: (direct support from poem) 1. 2. 3. BODY PARAGRAPH #2 (second point from thesis) TOPIC SENTENCE: _____________________________________________________________________________ _ PROOF: (direct support from poem) 1. 2. 3. BODY PARAGRAPH #3 (third point from thesis) TOPIC SENTENCE: _____________________________________________________________________________ _ PROOF: (direct support from poem) 1. 2. 3.

CONCLUSION: *Closing statement *Restate thesis How to Write A Poetry Analysis http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/downloads/poetry.pdf Steps that will help you in the process of understanding how to write a proper poetry analysis:
Step 1: Read the poem several times to yourself and aloud What words are unfamiliar or interesting? What do each of these words mean? Step 2: Read for Overall Meaning/ Content The Big Picture Is there a story in the poem? Are there characters? Who is the speaker? Who is being addressed? What is being described? What happens in the poem? What is the topic or main idea of the poem? What is the tone or attitude of the speaker? Does it change? What is the mood of the poem? Does it change? Step 3: Research the poet and / or time period Who was the poet? When did they live? Does the poem reflect any poetic or artistic movements? How this poem compare to other poems by the same poet? Does the poem reflect a moment in the poets life? Step 4: Identify the effects of poetic devices and/or form What significant figurative images are used by the poet? How do the figurative images have a effect on the main message or mood of the poem? What significant aural images (alliteration, rhyme, etc.) are used by the poet? How do the aural images have a effect on the main message or mood of the poem? What is the form? (free verse, sonnet, rhyme schemes etc.)

BREAKDOWN OF STRUCTURING ANALYSIS (Board Note) Ideas for paragraphs I. Dramatic Situation i. Who is speaking? ii. To whom is the speaker speaking to? iii. What is the situation?

iv. What is the speakers tone? II. Imagery III. Theme IV. Diction (Word Choice) i. Connotation (suggested meaning) ii. Denotation (actual literal meaning) iii. Abstract (can only be understood intellectually) iv. Concrete (words describing physical objects) v. Kinds of Language Figurative: metaphor, simile, personification Rhetorical: irony, hyperbole, allusion, pun, paradox, oxymoron (self contradictory terms) V. Syntax (Sentence Structure) i. Length ii. Unusual Elements iii. Form (rhyme scheme, meter) How do these aspects affect the poems message/story overall?