CP English 12
10.12.15 – 10.15.15
Due Wednesday, October 14: Select a poem from either the Renaissance unit (279-324) or a song that you wish to
analyze. If you select a song, lyrics MUST be approved before Wednesday. Type lyrics or poem double spaced
(use Sonnet 30 worksheet as a model). If you do not bring a typed copy to class, I will be giving you a poem and
you will not have a choice.
WEDNESDAY, October 14: TEST over literary terms and the following:
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definition of metaphysical poetry (289)
definition of metaphysical conceits (291)
highlighted words in “Death Be Not Proud” and “Valediction Forbidding Mourning”
Definition of pastoral poetry (277)
Definition of Carpe Diem poetry (283)
Due Thursday, October 15: Completed outline
Monday, October 12
Objective: Examine an author’s implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject.
Complete explication of “Death be not proud”.
Tuesday, October 13
Objective: Understand the concept of metaphysical poetry and the use of language to create metaphysical
conceits.
“A Valediction Forbidding Mourning”
Wednesday, October 14
Objective: Write a response to literature that identifies and assesses the impact of the nuances and
complexities within a text.
Test over material listed above
In-class outlining
Thursday, October 15
Objective: Write a response to literature that identifies and assesses the impact of the nuances and
complexities within a text.
Poetry analysis workshop: Bring electronics
Poetry Analysis (pages 233-236)
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Prewrite
A. Choose a poem
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B. Purpose and audience
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C. Gather ideas
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D. Choose a topic
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E. Create a thesis statement
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F. Gather Supporting Evidence
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G. Organize and draft
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II. Evaluating and Revising
A. Engaging Introduction
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B. Thesis Statement
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C. Clear major points
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D. Textual Support
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E. Logical organization
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F. Conclusion
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