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Engaging in Poetry Analysis: Unpacking Themes and Features

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In this guide, we explore the intricacies of poetry analysis, focusing on identifying the umbrella feature, themes, and key supporting aspects of a poem. Using William Jay Smith's "American Primitive," we analyze essential elements like imagery and tone, demonstrating how they contribute to the overarching mood and theme. We provide a structured approach to writing poetry analysis, detailing the critical elements to cover in your introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, helping students articulate insights and connect themes effectively.

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  1. Writing About Poetry Oh My Gosh! YES!!!! I cannot wait any longer!!!!

  2. Umbrella Feature/Aspect Supporting Feature 1 Supporting Feature 2 Supporting Feature 3 The Umbrella Feature + Supporting Features = Theme

  3. Whole Picture/Aspect/Dominant Feature Feature 1 • The Umbrella Feature + Supporting Features = Theme Feature 2 Feature 3 The Whole Picture + Supporting Features = Theme

  4. “Mrs. Smith, Do We Have to Write About a Lot of Ideas?”“….Yes, Yes You Do”  • Include author and title of poem • Identify theme of poem • Identify aspect of poem (aka: the dominant feature/the umbrella feature, the overall painting) • Identify at least 2 supporting features of poem (aka: under the umbrella, elements of the painting) • Be able to discuss what is going on in the poem accurately during your analysis(summary) • Show how supporting features make up the aspect/umbrella feature • Show how the supporting features and aspect communicate the theme of the poem • Use quotes to support statements

  5. What is Expected of Us on a Poetry Analysis Timed Write in 9th Grade, Mrs. Smith? • 4 paragraphs • Introduction • IVF statement, theme statement, and thesis statement naming aspect and features • 1st Body paragraph • Explain feature 1, its connection to the aspect, and its connection to theme • Follow proper body paragraph format • 2nd Body paragraph • Explain feature 2, its connection to the aspect, and its connection to theme • Follow proper body paragraph format • Conclusion • Summary of ideas • Universal statement – usually relates to theme

  6. So…um..like…what are the features again? • Imagery • Tone • Mood • Sound • Irony • Characterization • Setting • Metaphor • Symbol • Speaker • diction • Remember, when looking at literary features, always ask yourself: SO WHAT? WHY DID THE AUTHOR USE/INCLUDE THIS? WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

  7. So…Let’s Practice an Intro  The poem “American Primitive” by William Jay Smith ______________________. _________________________________________. A mood of _______________ is created by the author’s ____________________and ___________________which communicates themessage ____________________________.

  8. In Your Groups, Practice the 1st Body Paragraph • Feature 1 Body Paragraph • Topic Sentence – Feature 1 • Smith uses ______________ to effectively create ______________________. • RDF/Quote (remember, embed those quotes!) • How that supports feature 1 • How that supports aspect • RDF/Quote (remember, embed those quotes!) • How that supportsfeature 1 • How that supportsaspect • Tie to theme • Remember when embedding quotes and discussing quotes, to put them in context of the poem. • Turn in one copy to get feedback