Vocab
What does gist mean?
What a text is all about
What is the Theme of the Red Wheelbarrow?
A red wheelbarrow on a farm
This characteristic is made up of a group of lines
Stanza
How did Jack feel when he first began reading poems?
He didn't like it and thought it was for girls
What is our first module guiding question?
What makes a poem a poem?
What does 'characteristic' mean?
A feature or detail of a text or object
What is the theme of Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening?
A man needs to go to his destination and he cannot stop
This characteristic describes words that sound alike
Rhyme
How might Jack felt when he made his poem anonymous?
Scared because people would probably judge him
What is our second module guiding question?
What inspires poets to write poetry?
What does Summarize mean?
To give a brief statement of the main ideas of a text
What is the theme of Dog
A lazy dog who sleeps all afternoon
This characteristic describes the beat or pace of the poem
Rhythm
How did Jack feel when asked to write a poem about his dog?
Sad because his dog died :(
Who is the author of Love That Dog?
Sharon Creech
What does prose mean?
Ordinary or written language
What is the theme of Tiger
Tigers are scary
This characteristic is the definition of "Kuumba"
Creative/Creativity
How did Jack feel when he wrote his first poem?
Proud/happy
Who is the author of 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' and 'The Pasture'
Robert Frost
What does imagery mean?
words or phrases that brings images to your mind.
What is the theme of The Pasture
A farmer is inviting the audience to follow his daily tasks on the pasture.
This characteristic describes the topic or message of the poem
Theme
How did Jack's feelings for poems change?
At first he hated it, then he began liking it
What was the first poem Jack read in 'Love That Dog?'
'The Red Wheelbarrow'