"Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins (2)

"Introduction to Poetry"
by Billy Collins

By Mrs. Santos

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What is your first reaction to the word POETRY?
(Keep it clean, jelly bean!)

Read aloud the poem "Introduction to Poetry" by Billy Collins

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​Turn to your elbow partner.

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Write 1-2 words that sum up your reaction to this poem.

Multiple Choice

What does the speaker ask the readers to do with a poem in the first stanza?

• Memorize it

• Read it aloud

• Hold it up to the light like a color slide

• Write a summary

Multiple Choice

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe exploring a poem?

• 
  Walking inside a room

• Sailing a boat

• Climbing a mountain

• Flying a kite

Multiple Choice

What activity does the speaker want the readers to do on the surface of a poem?

• Dive

• Waterski

• Swim

• Surf

Multiple Choice

What do the readers want to do to the poem, according to the speaker?

• Write an essay about it

• Read it quietly

• Discuss it in groups

• Tie it to a chair and torture a confession out of it

Multiple Choice

What is the main theme the speaker is expressing about how people approach poetry?

• People should ignore poetry

• People should enjoy poetry freely

• People should analyze poetry harshly

• People should write poetry instead

Draw

Use this space to draw/sketch a picture in your mind that comes directly from the poem (imagery!)

Poll

Share your opinion of this poem

• I enjoyed it!

• It was just okay.

• I really disliked it.

Open Ended

Justify your opinion. What made the poem enjoyable? Unenjoyable?
Write a sentence or two.