J4: THE MOMENT, THE FEELING, THE PUNCH
Consider the notes you haveread in this lesson about how to read and understand poetry.
1. Choose a poem we read in this lesson(listed here)and re-read it.
· "The Act"
· "At a Certain Age"
· "For a Father"
· "Making a Fist"
2. Write a journal entry(200words long)in which you explain(do not just summarize or re-state)the following:
· The moment:What event,observation,feeling,memory,experience oroccasionis being recounted or described in this poem?
· The feeling:Who is the speaker and how do they feel about the subject they are exploring in this poem?What words or phrases are used to clearly portray the speaker's feeling?
· The punch:What is the purpose of this poem?What expression or statement is being made?What dynamic elements are used to make the purpose clear?Where is the poem most powerful?
Write in clear and complete sentences,proofread carefully,and be sure to include thename of the poem andpoet.Thereare no formatting requirements.Youare encouraged to use quotations from the poem to support or illustrate yourpoints,but otherwise, don't consult any outside sources or website.Rely on your reading of the poem and the information from our lesson.