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What is poetry?

To me: “Reflects our innermost thoughts, fears,

hopes, and dreams back to us in verse.”

Turn to a partner and discuss:

What is poetry to you?
Can you think of any poems/poets you
know?
*2 mins we will return to the group*
 Poetry VS Spoken Word
Are they the same?

Poetry: Spoken Word:

Often meant to Meant to be
be read silently performed and
or aloud heard
Verses
VS
Verses

VERSE: REFER TO
A SINGLE LINE,
STANZA OR POEM
IN ITS ENTIRETY
 i d a y s
r & F r
Fea B r y a n
Z a c h
 a y s
a r & Frid
Fe
B r y a n
Z a c h
 1. Theme:
a y s a. Reflection of authentic personal experiences
a r & Frid b. Being present
Fe
B r y a n c. Fear and the ability to confront it -- fear should not hinder your growth
Za c h
1. Literary Devices
a. Metaphor: "I think fear and Fridays got an awful lot in common"
b. Repetition: “And I think fear and Fridays got an awful lot in common, they
are overdone and glorified and always leave you wanting" x2
c. Imagery: detailed descriptions, such as "walked countless coastlines,"
"awoken on mountain tops," and "taken my motorbike down to Pacific
101."
d. Alliteration: “Fear and Fridays”
e. Allusion: “Empire State building” - cultural reference
f. Paradox: “I am unhinged, unworthy, and distasteful to mostly everyone I
meet, however I am loyal to a fault to anyone I find kindness in" contains
an paradox by juxtaposing negative qualities with loyalty and ki by ju.
 Stand out lines

i d a y s “I have ridden in fear, although I was afraid single every time”

r & F r
F e a
B r y a n "I've learned that every waken moment is enough"
Za c h
“And I think fear and Fridays got an awful lot in common, they
are overdone and glorified and always leave you wanting"

"And I got no hate in my heart for anything, anywhere, or

anyone"

"I am unhinged, unworthy, and distasteful to mostly everyone I

meet, however I am loyal to a fault to anyone I find kindness in"
Greetings,
Future Poets!
Verses V.S Verses
Poem of the Day
 r e e n ”
u c h s c
“T o v i s
a l l D a
M a r s h
Jo n e s

Insert Copy of Poem Here

 r e e n ”
u c h s c
“T o v i s
a l l D a
M a r s h
Jo n e s
1. Theme: Impact of human technology and human connection

1. Literary Devices:
a. Repetition
b. Irony: "Power on so we are powerless" -- desire for connection but
isolation cause by technology
c. Imagery: "smile is 50% genuine and 50% Genuine HD"
d. Personification: Technology is personified as having the ability to
“make us human again”
 r e e n ”
u c h s c
“T o v i s
a l l D a
M a r s h
Jo n e s
Standout Lines:

"They got us love drugged, like e-pills so we E*TRADE, email, e-motion, like
e-commerce because now money CAN buy love for $9.95 a month."
Human connection is transactional

"So when my phone goes off on my hip iTouch and iTouch and iTouch"
Highlights how addictive technology can be
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ACCOMODATIONS

SCHOOL ON
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 HAIKU
Haiku: Form of Japanese poetry

Has 3 lines, 17 Syllables, 5,7,5

Typically about nature
They don’t usually rhyme
Are in present tense (swim rather than swam)
3rd line contains a twist

5
7
5
EXAMPLE
ANOTHER EXAMPLE:
 MAKE YOUR OWN
HAIKU
Step 1: Brainstorm what do you want your poem to be about

Step 2: Write the Haiku. Group words according to their syllable counts
and you can say them out loud to hear how they sound together.

Remember:
Haiku’s don’t rhyme
Have 3 lines
Follow the syllable pattern 5 - 7 - 5
3rd line HAS a twist

Hand them in at the end of the class please!