Poetry 4 Square Strategy
What skill should students use when writing about the speaker?
Students should use the skill of inferencing.
Who is the poet?
Elizabeth Acevedo is a Dominican American poet and author.
Who is the poet?
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, author, and Civil Rights leader.
Who was the speaker?
The speaker was the Principal.
How many line breaks are in the poem?
In an ECR, what is the question/prompt that students will respond to if they select a poetry text?
Explain how the author conveys a theme through what a character learns throughout the events of the text (plot).
What do you infer is the (text specific) meaning of the word "unjust"?
1. not fair or right
What is the rhyme scheme of stanza 1?
The rhyme scheme is AAA.
What is the definition of sarcasm?
the use of words that mean the opposite of what the speaker really thinks in order to insult, show irritation, or be funny
Who was the speaker?
The speaker was a teacher.
How many poems have we worked on for this unit?
Metaphor
What do you infer is the (text specific) meaning of charm?
3. a magical spell or item that brings luck
What do you recall is the setting of the poem?
The setting of the poem is a school.
What do you infer is the meaning of "rumpled"?
1. to be messy and not smooth
What are the definitions of lines and stanzas?
Lines are like sentences and stanzas are like paragraphs EXCEPT they don't have to be in complete sentences?
What is the symbolism of "rocking the boat"?
The symbolism of rocking the boat is to speak up against wrongdoing.
What is the theme of the poem?
The theme of the poem is to be unafraid of life and it's many challenges.
What is the rhyme scheme of stanza 4?
The rhyme scheme is AABB.
What is the rhyme scheme of stanza 1?
The rhyme scheme is ABCB.
How do you figure out the rhyme scheme in a poem?
Alphabetize the ending sounds of final words that rhyme and label each line.
What is the theme of the poem?
The theme of the poem is that you should not be afraid to speak up (rock the boat) against wrongdoing.
Who is Mother Goose?
1. the made-up author of a group of famous fairytales, songs, and poems first written in the 1700s
What do you infer is the (text specific) definition of the word "grind" and what text feature helps the reader understand unfamiliar words?
2. boring work and the glossary
What do you infer is the meaning of the word "disgrace"?
the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame (dis [prefix] = opposite of + grace)