English IV Unit 8

Big Idea:

Make inferences and draw conclusions about structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence of understanding.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

E4.7(A) [Supporting] analyze how the author’s patterns of imagery, literary allusions, and conceits reveal theme, set tone, and create meaning in metaphors, passages, and literary works

E4.2(A) [Readiness] compare and contrast works of literature that express a universal theme

Focus TEKS

E4.3(A) [Supporting] evaluate the changes in sound, form, figurative language, graphics, and dramatic structure in poetry across literary time periods

E4.9(C)[Readiness] make and defend subtle inferences and complex conclusions about the ideas in text and their organizational patterns

Ongoing TEKS

E4.5(D) [Supporting] demonstrate familiarity with works of fiction by British authors from each major literary period

Student Learning Targets:

• I will identify the use of figurative language and draw conclusions about how it portrays the poet’s intention.
• I will analyze how poetic form can emphasize the theme of a poem.
• I will examine how diction creates tone.
• I will discuss how the author’s use of literary devices contributes to the overall meaning of a poem.
• I will examine how the form and content of poetry changes throughout literary periods.

Essential Questions:

• What is the purpose of poetry?
• How is poetry different than prose?
• How does the poet’s use of imagery affect the overall meaning and theme of the poem?
• How does the structure of the poem affect reader understanding?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Texas Treasures - British Literature, McGraw-Hill

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