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Dystopian Literature and Poetry

Learning Targets

8.6 A (G) TSWL to discuss and write about the explicit or implicit meanings of text; 8.8 (B) TSWL to analyze the effect of graphical elements such as punctuation and line length in poems 8.5(B) TSWL to generate questions about text to deepen understanding and gain information; 8.7 TSWL to recognize and analyzes literary elements within and across complex dystopian texts. 8.9 TSWL describe how the author's use of figurative language such as extended metaphor achieves specific purposes

DAY 1

In you own words what does this qoute mean? What can you do to drive out hate?
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Writing Prompt 1

Intro to Poetry

Write a ½ page in your binder (Writing section), anwser the following questions: (I’ll give you about 8 minutes, be prepared to discuss as a class afterwards…)

  • In your own words, what is Poetry?
  • Tell me about your past experiences with poetry.
  • What are your feelings toward poetry?
  • What do you know about poetry slams/spoken word?
  • Who is the best poet you know and why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Zl3djODKM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcM4zWiikKQ (Joey uses a Thesaurus) *These are just some small and comical examples of the importance of word choice, we will learn about this concept in greater detail as we go along...

BEFORE WE EXAMINE POETRY fully, LETS FIRST WORK TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF WORD CHOICE (Diction)

Before we go further, we will learn about poetic devices to illustrate meaning

  • Simile – A comparison using like or as. (Ex: He was as fast as Usain Bolt. My heart shattered like a broken glass mirror when I found out the woman of my dreams was married. The storm had me fast asleep, I was out like a light.
  • Metaphor – A comparison made without using like or as. (Ex: The promise between us was a delicate flower. Tony pleaded for forgiveness, but Sarah’s heart was colder than a new freezer.)
  • Hyperbole – An extreme exaggeration. (Ex: I was so hungry; I could eat an elephant for dinner.)

Poetic Devices (Write in Binder)

  • Alliteration – When words are used in quick succession and begin with letters belonging to the same sound group. (Ex: She sells seashells by the seashore.)
  • Personification – Giving personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman. (Ex: The tree bowed its head in sadness as the leaves fell on the ground due to cold temperatures.)
  • Symbolism – The use of a symbol or object to represent an idea. (Ex: The diamond necklace she wore proudly represented the strength and love of her mother.)

Poetic Devices Continued

*Imagery – The use of descriptive words that paint a picture in the minds of the audience. (The large sight of the vibrant morning sun greeted the family as they were awakened on Christmas day.) *Repetition – When words, ideas, or actions repeat themselves to showcase a pattern. (Ex: You’re as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey…

Continue with Poetic Devices

Click here for Dystopian Book Tasting - 30 mins

DAY 2

If you could write a book about anything, what would you write about?

Writing Prompt DAY 2

Complete IXL Skills

DAY 3 1/23/23

DAY 4

Writing Prompt DAY 4

Descibe a setting from your book.

9 year old Poet
  • Read title,
  • Define what is a weaver?
  • Identify and explain the 2 main, unlike things being compared in the poem
  • Good metaphors put very clear and memorable pictures inside the reader’s head. What picture does the poem give of the blanket that is his life?
  • What picture does the speaker give of God as the weaver of the speaker’s life?

Now lets analyze and compare

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lk9SYjHEb4&list=PLyqf1JCzOf_lGU_iDuA8BYcaEqxbfKd_q

Https://www.ted.com/talks/malcolm_london_high_school_training_ground (The School System)

  • What was the Meaning?
  • What were Significant Diction/Words and Examples Used to Create this Meaning?
Learn about different styles of poems and parts of poems

    Now, we will examine One poem to decipher it’s meaning:

    YOU CAN WRITE A SUBTITLE HERE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ab_GJdYTMM

    • What is Respiration?
    • Identify and explain the 2 main, unlike things being compared in to illustrate the speaker’s point.
    • GOOD Metaphors put very clear and memorable pictures in the reader’s head. What picture is given in lines 8-10, and what these pictures stand for metaphorically?
    • Explain how you believe the speaker of the poem feels about New York City. Why?

    Compare to Respiration by Mos Def

    • Remember a Metaphor – A comparison made without using like or as. (Ex: The promise between us was a delicate flower. Tony pleaded for forgiveness, but Sarah’s heart was colder than a new freezer.)
    • An Extended Metaphor is...

    One more Poetic Device Extended Metaphor

    Introduction toDystopian Literature

    Game of Thrones

    DAY 5

    If you could give the main character in your book some advice, what would you tell him or her?

    Writing Prompt DAY 5

    Read today for 30 mins

    Poetry Writing Exercise: Metaphor Assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AHU8P7ikYJ8W9FmJ8Gz-DScGU3XnEWwNnFH0C6reqas/edit?usp=sharing

    Now its your turn

    DAY 6 8th Grade Schedules for High School

    Writing Prompt DAY 7

    List six adjectives that describe the main character of your book.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/12pTHlEor2HuCYh_YGvTPPPUhMdGRUSrW/view?usp=sharing

    Now that we’ve learned a bit on the importance of being intentional with our words and the use of poetic devices to thoroughly illustrate meaning, we will now examine poems as a class by using the activites entitles “ Dear Basketball” by Kobe Bryant and comparing to Micheal Jordan’s retirement letter. Click link below. We will begin as a class discussion/explanation but then you have today and tomorrow to complete.

    DAY 8

    Think about your book. Then finish this sentence in 3 different ways: I wonder….

    Writing Prompt DAY 6

    Read today for 30 mins

    This is a paragraph of text waiting to be awesome content

    Contiinue working on yesterday's Assignment

    fhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/12pTHlEor2HuCYh_YGvTPPPUhMdGRUSrW/view?usp=sharing

    Now that we’ve learned a bit on the importance of being intentional with our words and the use of poetic devices to thoroughly illustrate meaning, we will now examine poems as a class by using the activites entitles “ Dear Basketball” by Kobe Bryant and comparing to Micheal Jordan’s retirement letter. Copy and paste link below to access document.

    DAY 9 2-7-23

    Thinks of a new title for you your book. Why do you think this is a good title?

    Writing Prompt DAY 9

    Dear Basketball

    Quiz Thursday = Analyzing Poems (Dear Basketball)

    Review Poetry, Dystopian Literature and, "Dear Basketball"

    Blooket 2
    Blooket 1
    Kahoot

    2/8/23Continue Review for Analyzing Poetry/ "Dear Basketball" Quiz on 2/9/23

    DAY 11 2/9/23

    Quiz

    Day 122/13/23

    Day 132/13/23

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuOOV06cmpI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YshUDa10JYY

    Group Performances:

    Single Person Performances:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRl8EIhrQjQ (Auto-Correct)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eYH0AFx6yI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPqC-oWeYYw

    INTRODUCTION TO POETRY SLAMS

    What are some things these poems have in common?

    Now, we will explore some additional poetic devices.

    • Tone – The author’s attitude toward a subject. (Diction is used to create tone)
    • Mood - Evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions. Usually, mood is referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional setting that surrounds the readers.
    • Flashback - When the author refers to past events. (Do you remember the time when we first met? Do you remember how we used to talk on the phone?)
    • Onomatopoeia - Words that showcase sound. (Ex: Bang! Crash! Slam! Yay!)

    Poetic Devices Continued

    And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light. So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now -- For I'se still goin', honey, I'se still climbin', And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

    Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor -- Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, And turnin' corners,

    EXAMINING IMAGERY & SYMBOLISM IN A MOTHER TO SON BY LANGSTON HUGHES

    The Author’s Diction (Word Choice) allowed us to envision and compare two staircases in regards to a pathway.

    Day 142/14/23

    What's something that you might write a slam poem about?What might be challenging about writing slam poetry?

    Writing Prompt

    Slam poetry is meant to be performed in front of a live audience

    The performance and reaction to slam poetry is heavily emotional and intense

    Slam poems are spoken word,which is characterized by rhyme, repetiton, and word play

    The emotion in slam poetry is connected to the poet's personal history with the subject matter

    PERSONAL

    EMOTION

    SPOKEN WORD

    PERFORMANCE

    What is Slam Poetry

    • An effective form of social commentary
    • Using poetic language to get a more serious point across
    • Adds modern flare and passion to an old form of literature
    • A passionate form of self-expression

    What Makes Slam Poetry Unique

    Focus on the poet's performance and her social commentary

    Amanda Gorman - 'The Hill We Climb'

    Shots Fired - Get Lit (Brave New Voices)

    Pay attention to the performance and the acting this time

    Read it, annotate it, and re-read it

    Answer the questions below using text evidence

    Choose one of the Slam Poems

    Slam Poetry Analysis

    Next, we will read the “ The Queen ” by Pablo Neruda out loud as a class.

    Will Smith Tries Poetry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7dhdpN7anE

    LOVE POETRY

    • Now that we’ve read the poem, use the “Finding Poetic Devices” worksheet to find literary devices located in the poem on your own...
    • https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/174679/analyzing-a-poem.pdf (may need paper copy)

    ANALYZING THE QUEEN POEM

    Now, we will discuss the relationship between music and poetry. In the meantime, be thinking of a school-appropriate song you would choose to analyze to uncover the meaning line by line, and find poetic devices.

    “I’ve looked for love in every stranger, Took too much to ease the anger, All for you, yeah, all for you, I’ve been running through the jungle, I’ve been crying with the wolves, To get to you, to get to you (oh, to get to you).”

    As a class, let’s analyze some brief lyrics on poster boards before embarking on the bulk of the Decoding Song Lyrics Assignment. Around the room, you will find song lyrics.

    • Grab 2 post-it notes
    • On one post-it notes, in 1 word, write the tone of the lyrics. (Refer to the Tone Word List, if needed)
    • On the other post-it note, in 1 or 2 full sentences, describe the Author’s Purpose/the meaning of the lyrics.
    *I’ll let you know when your row/group can post their response.

    SELENA GOMEZ & MARSHMELLO – “WOLVES

    "But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry, And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry, And every time you walk out, the less I love you, Baby, we don’t stand a chance, it’s sad but it’s true, I’m way too good at goodbyes.”

    SAM SMITH – “TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES”

    “I hate the way you smoke cigarettes when you’re drunk, But you always remember to call me, And I hate the way you say that you’re right when you’re wrong, But you always come back home to love me.”

    CHELSEA CUTLER – “OUT OF FOCUS”

    “I’ve been big and small, And big and small, And big and small again, And still nobody wants me.”

    MITSKI – “NOBODY”

    “She tells me do you love me, I tell her only partly, I only love my bed and my mama I'm sorry.

    Drake's "God'Plan
    • Let's practice using our worksheet “How to Showcase Poetic Devices,” as you will be expected to write in this manner for your assignment, using the templates/sentence stems provide to you.
    • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QX3WHXmjDAEfTIctdvSC8RID7R2lfj4FTiE138bTHvw/edit?usp=sharing

    HOW TO DESCRIBE POETIC TERMS ACADEMICALLY

    Day 15 2/15/23

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E6QSBn_vWyt4hfOmA26wbcJCvLXaIRNzmlEnKnyKc9k/edit?usp=sharing

    TODAY, WE WILL LOOK OVER POEMS THAT OTHER STUDENTS HAVE CREATED. ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE RUBRIC USED WHEN ANALYZING THE POEM EACH OF YOU WILL PRODUCE THAT WILL SERVE AS A HELPFUL GUIDE.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9qaVXE30FU (Hearing from a Presenter)

    https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_the_danger_of_silence (The Importance of your Words)

    UNDERSTAND THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE AND THE IMPACT OF YOUR INFLUENCE

    What are some things these poems have in common?

    In your binders, write about your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to poetry. How comfortable/confident are you with writing poetry and performing the poem in front of an audience? 1-10 Rating

    Shifting gears into developing our own poems

    • List as many topics as you can in your notebook that people can write a poem about. Poetry topics should be about the things that people feel very strongly or passionate about.
    • You don’t want to write about something that you don’t care about or that you don’t have strong feelings about.
    • Often, the best slam poetry makes a strong, blunt, in-your-face statement about society, institutions, people, politics, culture, feelings, race/gender/class, etc.

    STEP 1: BRAINSTORMING TOPICS

    Choose a topic you are passionate about.

      You need to know a lot about the topic.
        What emotion can you bring to this topic?
          Why is this topic important to you?
            Can you use imagery with this topic?

            Things to Consider

            Topic: College

            • What I know:
            • Hardwork
            • Rewarding
            • Tiring
            • Fun
            • Imagery phrases:
            • Weary eyes growing heavy like the weight of textbooks in your backpack
            • Coffee burning your throat as you struggle to wake up for class
            • Overwhelming joy spreads through your body like the early rays of the morning sun as you walk the stage to grab a diploma of accomplishment

            Topic 1:____________________________

            • What I know about this topic:
            • Imagery that could connect to this topic:
            Topic 2: ____________________________
            • What I know about this topic:
            • Imagery that could connect to this topic:

            BRAINSTORMING (ON A BLANK SHEET OF NOTEBOOK PAPER

            1. What is totalitarianism?
            2. What is anarchy?
            3. What is the difference between utopia and dystopia?
            4. What is the likelihood of our future becoming dystopian?
            5. What are the key characteristics in a dystopian society?
            6. What are similarities of the governments among each other?
            7. What are similarities between government in the books and different types of government throughout the world?

            Dystopian Essential Questions

            Day 162/16/23

            In your mind, what would life be like if we only had one way of doingeverything?

            Writing Prompt 16

            make a paper copy

            BEFORE WE START WRITING OUR POEMS, PLEASE SIGN THE OATH I PASSED OUT TO YOU INDIVIDUALLY https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ImyBFiGOnt0PvRWfTXW-9Jrc1cFqD0vXPa41kBtIrNY/edit?usp=sharing

            Begin writing the first draft of your poem! Be sure incorporate some poetic devices (alliteration, similes, metaphors, personification, etc.) Use the Poetic Devices handout for a reference You’ll need to be thinking about how to create a strong rhythm/beat/rhyme scheme for your slam poem as well.

            STEP 2: LET’S START WRITING!

            Use powerful, descriptive language. For example, instead of using the word "say," you might try using "spit it out" for more impact. Repetition for effect Figurative language

            STEP 3:

            Where the line breaks in poetry is very important! The line is a unit, chosen by the poet, to create a certain effect on the reader. This effect includes:

            • Speed of reading
            • Emphasis
            • Meaning
            • Helps create the rhythm so the poem flows

            LINE BREAKS AND STANZAS

            Speaking in unison vs separately, different speeds (fast/slow/dramatic pauses), and body language.

            STEP 4:

            • Practice performing (not reading) your poem as many times as possible with your team.
            • When you get up on “stage,” you have to be ready to “rock and roll.”
            • There are no do-overs. Remember – you have to perform, not just read off the paper!
            • You don’t have to memorize it, but you should be so familiar with your poem that you can look up at the audience while you’re speaking/performing. Making eye contact with the audience is important.

            STEP 5:

            Practice and assess yourself on the following:

            • Did I make eye contact with the audience?
            • Did I have my poem mostly memorized?
            • Did I emphasize important words or phrases?
            • Did I use a different tone of voice where appropriate?
            • Did I read slowly enough to be understood and pause where appropriate?
            • Did I enunciate my words carefully?
            • Did I use body language / movement to add to my words and feelings?
            • Did I speak loudly enough to be heard well?

            PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

            A dystopian project of your choice due 3/3/23, click here

            A SLAM POEMdue date: 2/6/23use notes and slides to help guide you, presentation of SLAM POEMS 3/3/23

            Now lets put it all together!

            A dystopian project of your choice due 3/3/23, click here

            Now lets put it all together!

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