Poetry Test/Poetry Portfolio

We will have a test on poetry this Thursday. See attached for a copy of the notes and items that will be covered on the test.

Poetry Test Study Guide


Students will also have a Poetry Portfolio due on Friday. They have been working on the portfolio in class for a couple of weeks, so this shouldn't be a project they have to do at home. The final portfolio is due at the beginning of class on Friday. The directions are below.

Poetry Portfolio

Elegy- "A Dog Named Beau"

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Epic Poem

Now is your turn to draft a epic poem!

-Use the proper English heading and title it "EpicPoem"
-Must be at least 20 lines long
-Must have a plot about a hero

Narrative Poetry

Narrative Poem: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Theme Song


Now is your turn to draft a narrative poem!

-Use the proper English heading and title it "Narrative Poem"
-Must be at least 20 lines long
-Must have a plot

Maya Angelou

1928-2014

Global Renaissance Woman

Dr. Maya Angelou is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. Hailed as a global renaissance woman, Dr. Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. 
Born on April 4th, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Angelou was raised in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. In Stamps, Dr. Angelou experienced the brutality of racial discrimination, but she also absorbed the unshakable faith and values of traditional African-American family, community, and culture.

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.

But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.

The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom

The free bird thinks of another breeze
an the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.

But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing

The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

Biography retrieved from: http://mayaangelou.com/bio/

Poem retrieved from: http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings/

Roots Final Quizlet

Roots Final Quizlet

You will have a cumulative roots test this Friday. You should use your roots graphic organizers, study guide, and the quizlet above to study.

Poetry Notes/CYG

Here is the link to the poetry note-taker that we will use in class. If you misplace your copy, you can print a new one here.

Poetry Note-taker

Here are the links to the Caught Ya Grammar sheets provided in class today. If you misplace your copy, you can print a new one here.

CYG 4/16-4/23
CYG 4/30-5/7