TUESDAY
- POETRY STUDY
- Pairs/Group Assignment:
- Use the 1-2-3 analysis to annotate "Crossing the Swamp" by Mary Oliver
- Also, make notes on the following:
- the purpose of metaphors
- characterization of the speaker
- point of view of the speaker
- structure of the poem
- contrasts
- key words/diction and why they are significant
- how shift affects the poem
- Individual Assignment:
- COMPLETE THESE STEPS IN ORDER:
- Write a clear thesis statement for this AP essay prompt: Write an essay that supports a defensible claim about how the poet uses techniques to develop the relationship between the speaker and the swamp in "Crossing the Swamp" by Mary Oliver.
- Carefully read this essay that responds to the same prompt.
- Come to class with answers to these questions:
- What is the thesis statement of the sample essay?
- Where are all of the places in the essay that specifically support the thesis?
- How would you describe the organization of the essay?
- This is a high-scoring essay. What are some qualities that make it successful?
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