April 13, 2015introduction to narrative poetry

Barbara Frietchie

Homework: Study your notes.

Objective

I can identify the elements of plot in narrative poetry.

Warm Up:Today we will be starting our study of the different KINDS of poetry,

beginning with narrative poetry. In the glossary section of the BROWN Literature book, copy the definition of NARRATIVE POETRY into your notes and identify the elements that a narrative poem must contain.

narrative poetryPoetry that tells a story. It must contain:

characters

setting

plot

Plot diagram

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

central conflictthe problem that drives the story

rising action

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

central conflictthe problem that drives the story

builds suspense and complicates the conflict

rising action

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

central conflictthe problem that drives the story

builds suspense and complicates the conflict

climaxturning point of the story

rising action

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

central conflictthe problem that drives the story

builds suspense and complicates the conflict

climaxturning point of the story

falling action

winds down the action of the story / ties up loose ends

rising action

expositionintroduces the setting and characters

central conflictthe problem that drives the story

builds suspense and complicates the conflict

climaxturning point of the story

falling action

winds down the action of the story / ties up loose ends

resolutionthe conflict is resolved / fixed

"Barbara Frietchie" is an example of a narrative poem. Therefore, it must contain:

 1. characters

2. setting

3. plot

Turn in the BROWN Literature book to pg. 737

Before we get to the poem, read and answer theCONNECT TO YOUR LIFEsection.

What is bravery?

Define and give an example

spider

Historical background

Barbara Frietchie

In addition to the story elements, "Barbara Frietchie" is a poem after all, and contains a regular rhyme scheme.

 What is its rhyme scheme?

This type of poem is writtenin

What are the setting details mentioned in the poem’s exposition? setting = time, placeexposition = introduction of characters and setting  

What is the central conflict in the poem? conflict = the problem in a story

List 3 events (in sequential order) that are part of the poem's rising action.  sequential order - the order that events occur inrising action - suspense builds, conflict is getting more intense   

In which lines is the climax, or turning point of the poem, found?

What is the climax of the poem?

Give an example of an event that is part of the falling action.falling action - events that lead to the resolution, the story winds

down

What is the resolution to the conflict? resolution = resolves the central conflict

What adjectives would you use to describe "Dame Frietchie" in this poem? What text can you pull to support your answer?

Look on pg. 741. Complete both of the activities under the WRITING OPTIONS section.

1. Frietchie Interview

What would be 5 questions you would like to ask Barbara Frietchie?

2. Rhymed couplets

Write a rhymed couplet that could be carved on Barbara Frietchie's gravestone. Be sure to mention what she did.

3. Your definition of bravery

Look back at your definition of bravery. Write one rhymed couplet that captures your definition, and another that discusses your example.