Friday, December 12, 2014

Socratic Seminar Notes

-Michelangelo = symbolize 
-Crab under the sea = feels lonely
-Have no self-esteem
-Takes every choices and decisions seriously 
-He has many fears
-He wrote this during the world war 1 
-War usually end to death of many
-He's searching for love

-Hamlet is a great example for students because it's so relatable and universal 
-Hamlet is a perfect example of a human being. Well, my definition of a human being is imperfection.
-Hamlet made us realize that we aren't the only ones struggling in life.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Introduction to Poetry

Everything's Going To Be Alright!

How should I not be glad to contemplate
the clouds clearing beyond the dormer window
and a high tide reflected on the ceiling?
There will be dying, there will be dying,
but there is no need to go into that.
The poems flow from the hand unbidden
and the hidden source is the watchful heart;
the sun rises in spite of everything
and the far cities are beautiful and bright.
I lie here in a riot of sunlight
watching the day break and the clouds flying.
Everything is going to be all right.

What is the significance of the title?
The significance of the title is that it explains what it will be about and motivates the readers of a happy tone poem.
What is the tone of the poem?
The tone of the poem is happy, uplifting, and encouraging.
What is your mood as you read it?
My mood as I read this was cheerful and energetic.
Is there a Shift?  Where?  From what to what?
The shift in the poem was in the lines 4 and 5.
What is the theme of the poem?

The theme of the poem is keep doing whatever doing and give the best of yourself because at the end of the day, everything will be alright.