Stopping by the Jabberwocky

Bellringer:

 

Inspiration for poems can come from anywhere. Examine the picture above. Write a poem based on something that inspires you from this photo. (Where is this place? What will occur there? Write about the country, or statue, people, or future events, etc.)

Recap: I think you learned that poetry can be fun! We began by reviewing poetry "feet." These are what you call the number of syllables present in each line. This can vary based by poem or poet. Some poets adhere to them strictly (Frost, Shakespeare), while others do not (Yeats). It's just the way you keep track of the poem.

We then read, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost. This is one of my favorite poems for the simple, yet beautiful imagery he creates. In just 16 lines he tells the story of a man who pauses to admire the beauty of snow falling in the woods. What reason has he stopped? No one knows. That may be a story unto itself! ;-)

We also read "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. This is the same man who wrote Alice in Wonderland, and the poem appears in Alice, Through the Looking Glass. It is meant to be a nonsensical poem about a man who fights and slays the Jabberwocky. What's a Jabberwocky, you ask? No one knows! But through these lines, there is some clarity, and the story can be understood.

Remember, you need to read a poem at least 3 times in order to fully understand it.
1. Become familiar with the language; what's being said.
2. Pick up on details, story being told.
3. Analyze

You did a nice job with these poems! I think you're understanding what needs to be done, and now we'll start bumping it up a bit.

Homework: Rough draft of poem for tomorrow!

Have a nice evening!

Z