I have 90 minutes to teach poetry analysis to my American lit. class, How can I make the most of this time? (sm)

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Posted by Diana in OR on 7:51 Nov 20

In December, my hs American lit class will be taking a break from the norm and we will spend one class period on poetry analysis. I don't know how much poetry the students have been exposed to (8th-12th gr).

Since our time is so limited, my goal is to spark some interest and familiarity with several works of poetry rather than a line-by-line analysis of just one or two.

Any ideas for works and/or authors? American authors are preferred, but not necessary :-)

thanks!

Follow Ups:

• SWB has a great chapter on Poetry in her Well-Educated Mind book. nt - Beth S 12:28 Nov 20 (0)
• Well, my suggestion would be that - Holly in N NV 12:20 Nov 20 (0)
• Can you get a copy of Barbara Blakey's American Literature: Poetry from Total Language Plus? (m) - DollyM 11:24 Nov 20 (0)
• Here are some of the American poets ds is studying this year... - ereks mom 9:21 Nov 20 (0)

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