Poetry V / Julius Caesar Act IV Quiz

College Prep 12

• Review projects, hand back
• Add to poetry notes:

How to Write a Critical Analysis

1. Intro
a. Title, author
b. Comment on literal context and figurative/abstract meaning. (thesis statement)
2. Select and discuss meaning of imagery/metaphors/symbols to support your thesis.
a. Stanza by stanza
i. Refer back and forward for support
3. Conclusion
a. Author’s purpose (thesis statement)
i. What larger statement is being made?

• Wrap up the Byron piece: What larger statement is Byron making with "So We'll Go No More A Roving?" (Life passes, we must let go, etc.)
• Intro William Blake; historical context.
• "The Lamb," From Songs of Innocence. Read, discuss.

Little Lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?
Gave thee life & bid thee feed,
By the stream & o'er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing, wooly, bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice?
Little Lamb, who made thee?
Dost thou know who made thee?

Little Lamb, I'll tell thee,
Little Lamb, I'll tell thee:
He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb.
He is meek & he is mild;
He became a little child.
I a child & thou a lamb.
We are called by his name.
Little Lamb, God bless thee!
Little Lamb, God bless thee!

• Read "The Chimney Sweeper" for homework.
• Highlight, underline, make notes.
• Poetry Project: Students will write a critical essay on a self chosen poem or song lyric. Names will be called at random for their choices as no one may do the same as another. First choice by Thursday.  Essay must include the poem or lyric.

Grade 10

• Act IV quiz
• Pg. 419 questions 1&2 (Must be finished for homework.)