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Introduction to Poetry: Billy Collins

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13 questions
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STEP ONE: Answer BOTH QUESTIONS:

1. How have you learned and/or been taught poetry in the past?
2. What are your thoughts on poetry itself?

STEP TWO: Watch the two videos below and answer the short responses about them.
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1. Is this considered traditional poetry?

2. Would you able to decipher the message of the poem without the images?

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1. Do you consider this poetry?

2. Why or why not?

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Which style would you prefer to read and analyze in class?

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There is only one structed way to write and read poetry.

STEP THREE: Listen to this poet's outlook on learning poetry. Try to analyze the message behind his words.
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2. What are your initial thoughts of the message of this poem?

**Think of the images, tone, and word choice that Billy Collins used.

STEP FOUR: Now take a moment to read the poem that you just heard. You will answer questions to help you decipher what the message of the poem could possibly be.
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What would the reader infer about the poem based on the title itself?

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What words and images stand out to you as you read it?

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1. Read the poem again and identify at least one type of figurative language.
2.Put the evidence in quotes and then identify the type of figurative language you think it may be.

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What do you think Collins is saying about the study of poetry?

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According to Collins, what is the real goal of reading poetry?

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Do you agree with Collins' goal of reading poetry?

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Even though we must learn how to analyze poetry, what advice would you give teachers to make it more interesting and easier to learn?