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LESSON 2 WORKSHEET
Understanding the Genres of Poetry
NAME: roi sayman
SECTION: 12 silver
EXPLORE
Think of at least two examples of the given items below. Write your answers on the lines.
1. Hollywood actors: will smith and keanu reeves
2. Southeast Asian countries: Myanmar and brunei
3. Cartoon characters: oggy and joey
4. Ice cream flavors: vanilla and rocky road
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CHECK
1. What does the title of the poem mean? Explain (5pts)
For me this is important because its the first clue a to the readers and listener so that they will have
idea of what they are reading ang listening and that they will think widely and expand there
imaginations.
2. In the first few lines of the first stanza, the persona admits that s/he constantly loses and
finds objects (papers, receipts, letters, pills, etc.), but towards the end of stanza, the
persona admits not “finding what I can’t almost have – one perpetual lifetime probe, . . . of
my life’s past disarray” What does s/he mean by this? (5pts)
I think what he meant is do not be stable do what does make you happy do not be afraid of what
might come tomorrow.
3. The poems makes typical use of alliteration (cold, collecting, calculating crowd; flowing,
final, find). What is alliteration? What impression is achieved in using these in this particular
poem?
(5pts)
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Figurative language because we are making the words of language more beautiful and poetic
BUILD
A. Write a four-line-stanza poem using this title, “I am” In this short poem, write about your
thoughts about yourself – your character, fears, and virtues. You can also write about your
dreams and aspirations.
Criteria:
Clear use of imagery and figurative language 6
Well-developed and creatively presented idea 5
The use of the persona that reflects the poem’s intent 3
Effective sounds when read aloud 3
Basic rules of spelling and grammar. 3
TOTA L: 20pts
“I am”
I am cute and kind
I wonder about my future
I see the other countries
I want to travel around the world
I am cute and kind
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B. Culminating Task
Study the situation below. Try to imagine and visualize the situation
Two kids are outside the house. Kid A is reading a book and does not want to be
disturbed. Kid B, on the other hand, wants to ride a bicycle and catch butterflies. Kid B
persuades Kid A to do the same but Kid A wants to finish reading the story.
You have the option to submit a draft story, a draft play or a draft poem based on the
situation. Your choice will depend on your strength as writer.
Draft Story. If you are planning to submit a draft story, write a paragraph describing
the setting of the story and the two characters. Be aware of the details of storytelling.
Draft Play. If you plan to submit a draft play, write a half-page dialogue of the two
characters. Make sure that the two characters have different personalities which are
revealed through their dialogue.
Draft Poem. If you are planning to submit a poem, write one with four (4) to eight (8)
lines addressing the difference between the two kids and their preferences. Use
images and figurative language.
Criteria:
Well-developed and creatively presented composition 7
Relevance to the given situation 7
Basic rules of spelling and grammar. 6
TOTA L: 20pts
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