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  1. Read at least 3 poems from the following list.  Choose and print four copies of the one that you like the best because of either its meaning">

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    1. Read at least 3 poems from the following list.  Choose and print four copies of the one that you like the best because of either its meaning, sensory or concrete details, use of similes or metaphors.
      PHENOMENAL WOMAN
      PHENOMENAL WOMAN
      by MAYA ANGELOU
      Wild Geese
      by Mary Oliver
      Mending Wall Mending Wall
      by Robert Frost
      Still I Rise
      by MAYA ANGELOU
      Sleeping in the Forest
      by Mary Oliver
      The Road Not Taken
      by Robert Frost
      kidnap poem
      by Nikki Giovanni
      Woman
      by Nikki Giovanni

      Did This Happen to Your Mother? Did Your Sister Throw Up a Lot?
      Alice Walker

    2. On your copy, circle one line from the poem that is an excellent example of why you chose the poem.  Briefly explain why in the margin of the paper.
    3. Join a team of 4 in a circle, away from the computers.
      • The first person reads their poem aloud.
      • Then the group discusses the poem for:  A) Understanding and B) Author's technique- meaning through use of sensory or concrete details AND/OR use of similes or metaphors.
      • During the discussion, each person circles a line that stood out to them based on the talk and shares why. The reader is last to share his/her line.
      • When discussion is completed, the next person in the group reads their piece.
        Exception: Two or more people picked the same poem, the piece need not be repeated.
    4. Jigsaw Teams to form new teams of 4 and repeat step 3.
    5. 10 minute reflection write (continuous write)
      What did you learn or realize about the poem you chose through discussion (You may choose to write about a poem someone else presented)?
      Share
      -what people said that struck a cord inside you.
      -your experiences, beliefs, people, and/or feelings that the poem brings to you.
    6. Circle or highlight words and/or phrases from the reflection write that stand out as important.
    7. Using some or all the words, write a poem (rough draft)
      Minimum requirements: Use concrete or sensory details + 10 line minimum
      Suggestions: Write the poem in narrative form based on an experience that demonstrates your idea.

    Rough Draft is due for the next Class meeting.