1. Reading–A Supermarket in California by Allen Ginsberg
2. Writing–Free write!
Due 5/3: Allen Ginsberg
May 3, 2017 By
Due 5/3: Imagism and Beat Poetry
May 2, 2017 By
1. Reading–The World is a Beautiful Place by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
2. Imagism Poem–Just as we spoke about in class: Think of one of those images you have burned in your memory, the more emotion you have attached to the image the better. Then, in the spirit/style of Imagism write a poem capturing the image.
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Poetry Seminar
5/3/17
8. Imagism
Due 5/2: Imagism Group Homework
May 1, 2017 By
1. Read and annotate the poem Fog by Carl Sandburg.
Fog
The fog comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.
Also, write a poem inspired by the title below using techniques and concepts of Imagism. We will be sharing in class! Have a great day!
Title: As I Ride the Subway
2. (Due 5/2) Reading–Read and annotate the poems by William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, and Marianne Moore (109-112).
Due 5/2: Imagism
April 28, 2017 By
The reading is due on Tuesday as we have a group presenting on Monday.
1. (Due 5/2) Reading–Read and annotate the poems by William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, and Marianne Moore (109-112).
2. At this point, you should be working toward your poet study.
Due 4/26: Harlem Renaissance
April 25, 2017 By
1- Find one piece of art from the Harlem Renaissance (can be poetry, music, art, etc) and write 2-3 sentences on how it relates to the era/how you know it was influenced by the Harlem Renaissance
2- Read and annotate Share My World by Georgia Douglas Johnson
3. Harlem Renaissance Poem–Remember, you should write a poem that mirrors the theme and form of one of the poems that we have read over the past couple of days.
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Poetry Seminar
4/26/17
6. Harlem Renaissance
