Course Code: ENG 1D1
Unit Title: Poetry
Big Ideas:
1. Structure, devices, and diction all contribute to a poem’s central meaning.
2. Poetry has the power to evoke visceral and intellectual responses.
3. Creating poetry requires insight into human experience and understanding of poetic
conventions.
Unit Learning Goals
Knowledge (I will know):
Do (I will be able to):
• Range of poetic devices
• Write a range of poetic styles and
• Range of poetic styles and structures
structures
• Structure and components of an
• Identify and use a range of poetic
argument paragraph
devices
• The criteria for choosing relevant and
• Evaluate the relative strength or
substantial quotations
effectiveness of poems
• Elements of an effective presentation
• Write a properly structured argument
• Conventions of visual mediums
which either demonstrates the poem’s
theme fully or identifies the mood
clearly
• Choose passages from the poem which
illustrate theme or mood effectively
• Explain significance of quotations in
depth and detail
• Give an effective and practiced reading
of the poem, which reflects the nature
of the poem
• Present a verbal analysis of the poem,
using technology and presentation
techniques to increase audience
understanding and engagement
• Use visual art to generate thematic or
emotional connections
Formative:
Practice Poetry Analysis
Poetry Writing Exercises
Dramatic Reading Exercises
Summative (15% of final Mark):
Argument Paragraph: Analysis of Poem’s Mood or Theme
Formal Presentation of Poetry Analysis with Creative Extension
Poetry Collection