Introduction to Poetic Analysis Using Elizabeth Bishop's, "One Art" (view)

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Rationale
Learning goals:
Students will be introduced to the foundations of poetry analysis., Students will learn how to employ close-reading as a tool for understanding.
Keywords:
Poetry, Literary Analysis, Close Reading, Class Discussion
Alignment:
VA.ELA.10.4, VA.ELA.10.4.a, VA.ELA.10.4.i, VA.ELA.10.4.f, VA.ELA.10.4.m, VA.ELA.10.6
Instructional Process
Reflection
Extension Activity - Assessment

Summary

This activity is inspired by by "The Pocket Instructor, Literature: 101 Exercises for the College Classroom" edited by Diana Fuss and William A. Gleason. In this lesson, students listen to multiple readings of Elizabeth Bishop's, "One Art." As a whole class, we conduct a line-by-line analysis of the poem in order to introduce and understand poetry analysis skills. The lesson culminates with a whole-class and individual reflection. An optional written analysis extension task is also provided.