Week 3--1/25-1/29

Note: assignments may change as week progresses so try not to get too far ahead!

Mon 1/25--Read and mark up "Pastoral" by William Carlos Williams (attached below)

• • Write 3-5 sentences on your sheet pointing out a tension or conflict you've noted in the poem. You can point out more than one conflict or tension if you wish.

  • Note TWO poetic devices the poem uses and briefly write why they're important to the poem.

  • Also, read/review the list of poetic devices in your poetry reader (p. 1a and 1b)

Tues 1/26--Read and mark up "The Chimney Sweeper" for practice essay

• • Write practice in-class essay at home (pass/fail assignment)

  • Topic will be posted on Canvas

    • I suggest you don't read the poem or the question until you've set a timer and are ready to write the essay.

Weds 1/27--Please review poetic devices in your reader and practice your reading and/or writing skills on poems in the reader.

• Refer to my tips for writing an in-class essay on poetry here:poetry tips

Thurs 1/28--Read and mark up "The Crabs"

• • Practice in-class essay at sight

  • In-class essay topic to be posted on Canvas

    • Note: don't open this till you're ready to read the poem and write on it for 40 minutes

  • Pass/fail assignment

Fri 1/29--STUDENT HOLIDAY (lucky you!!)

Mon 2/1--No class. English Department meeting day

Tuesday 2/2--In-class essay on a poem at sight