ObjectivesAO1 Respond to the poem critically and imaginatively; select and evaluate relevant textual detail to illustrate and support interpretations. Explain how language, structure and form contribute to poets presentation of ideas, themes and settings.

Ideas/ Themes/InterpretationsConsider the following:

What is the poets main FOCUS/CONCERN in the poem?How does the poet FEEL?WHY does he/she feel this way?Consider the title of the poem.

Consider the following:

Where is the poem set?How does this add to the meaning of the poem?Does the personal background of the poet matter in understanding the poem?

DictionDo I know the meaning of all the words in the poem?

Meaning/ synonyms of new words

ToneIdentify the overall tone of the poem

Does the tone change in the middle of the poem or at the end?

What mood /atmosphere does the poem evoke?

Language/Poetic Techniques

ImageryEffects of these images??

How does it convey the overall idea the poet is trying to convey??PersonificationSimilesMetaphorsSymbolismContrast/JuxtapositionOxymorons

Language/Poetic Techniques

Sound DevicesDoes it prolong a mood?

Does it elongate the sentences?

Does it affect the pacing of ideas?

What is the particular effect being created?AlliterationAssonanceOnomatopeiaSibilanceConsonance

Language/Poetic Techniques

Other DevicesWhat are the effects of this device? How does it contribute to the overall meaning of the poem?Intersting nouns, verbs or adjectivesRhetorical QuestionsEmotive langauge/ Positive or NegativeHyperbole

RepetitionIrony

Structure and FormNUMBER of STANZASLENGTH of STANZAS (how many lines in each stanza)LINE LENGTH (longer and shorter lines)END STOPPED LINES (full stops at the end of each line)ENJAMBMENT/RUN ON LINE(no punctuation at the end of line/stanza)CAESURA (punctuation within a line)RHYME SCHEME (e.g. ABABCDCD)RHYMING COUPLET (two lines which rhyme)FREE VERSE (No rhyme and rhythm)RHYTHM (number of syllables in each line/e.g. iambic pentameter)A CHORUS OR REFRAIN (repeated phrases, lines or stanzas)ITALICSINDENTATION

PEEPE!!POINT: (use the key pointyou want to make)EVIDENCE: (give a quote to show your point)EXPLAIN: (Explain the quote in your own words)POETIC TECHNIQUE: (Select the poetic technique usedby the poet)EFFECT (ON THE READER): (How does it make the reader react or respond?)

How will you present your poem?-A dramatic reading?(Solo or group)Through Pictures?Through videos?(Explaining the context or backgrounds)Through objects related to the poem?

FinallyRemember while making a presentation dont read every single word from the ppt slide.Maintain eye contact with your audience and use short notes to make your point.Bring the poem alive for your audience.