Poetry Themes ("If-")
How can you tell what is important in a poem?
Repetitive words, imagery, or lines.
Her short trip into isolation
What is summarizing?
The process of noting the main points in a story
How are poems divided?
Lines and Stanzas
Was the lady happy with her husband's passing? Explain.
Yes, because she imagined how free the birds were
Why is summarizing important?
Concise writing is a skill for life
What did the author from "If-" mean when they stated, "If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;?"
To trust yourself above anyone else's doubt
How can one conclude that the wife was troubled with her feelings of freedom?
She felt guilty and would not allow anyone to be near her after feeling how much she was excited for this oncoming freedom.
Main points of a summary:
Main idea, plot, characters
Using context clues, what did the author in "If-" believe was important in being a man?
Answers will vary, and credit is given to the ability to explain correctly.
What was the significance of "the joy that kills" in the last line of this short story?
The "joy" of seeing her husband alive killed her.
Is it okay to edit a summary?
Absolutely!
Summarize this week's poem "If-"
Answers will vary, teacher's discression
Summarize this week's "The Story of an Hour."
Answers will vary, teacher's discretion is able to give credit.
How can one ensure their summary is okay?
Summaries can vary, as long as the thoughts are introduced correctly.