CKLA Unit 3: Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a basic element of a poem's structure?

• Rhyme scheme

• Plot twist

• Character development

• Historical context

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding the structure of a poem is important when reading poetry?

Open Ended

Have you read poetry before?

Multiple Choice

Poetry may be found in which of the following places?

• Books, music, subway cars, buses

• Only in books

• Only in music

• Only in schools

Open Ended

Can you name any poems or poets you particularly like?

Open Ended

Who is familiar with the work of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein?

Open Ended

What words, ideas, or feelings come to mind when you hear the word poetry?

Open Ended

What did Dickinson mean by this comment?

Multiple Choice

Which poet will you listen to in this lesson?

• Emily Dickinson

• Denise Levertov

• Robert Frost

• Sylvia Plath

Open Ended

Who would like to share something they learned from the information in the biography?

Open Ended

Identify two poetic devices used in Denise Levertov's 'Green Snake' and explain their effect on the poem.

Multiple Choice

What is the main subject of the poem 'Green Snake' by Denise Levertov?

• A dangerous encounter with a snake

• A joyful experience with nature

• A lesson about friendship

• A story about a pet

Multiple Choice

What is one way that poetry differs from prose writing such as fiction or nonfiction?

• Poetry always follows strict punctuation rules.

• Poetry is usually written in lines and may not follow capitalization or punctuation rules.

• Poetry never contains sentences.

• Poetry is organized into paragraphs.

Open Ended

Explain how the structure of a poem can give poets freedom to play with language. Use examples from the images.

Multiple Choice

Based on images 1 and 4, why might a poet choose to end a line on an important word?

• To confuse the reader

• To add emphasis to the word

• To follow strict grammar rules

• To make the poem longer

Open Ended

Describe the difference between how stories/essays and poems organize their writing.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are defined in the glossary at the end of your journal?

• Line break

• Stanza

• Paragraph

• Sentence

Multiple Choice

What is a stanza break in poetry, and where does it occur in Levertov's poem?

• A pause after every line

• A break after 'ears' (line 7)

• A break after the title

• A break after every paragraph

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a stanza and a paragraph in poetry.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about stanzas and lines in poetry are correct?

• A stanza is made up of sentences.

• A stanza is made up of lines.

• A poem is made up of stanzas.

• A stanza is always one line.

Open Ended

Why might a poet choose to break traditional grammar rules in their writing?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a stanza break?

• The poet's choice to end a line

• The poet's choice to start a new stanza

• The end of a poem

• The beginning of a sentence

Multiple Select

Which poetic devices were discussed in today's lesson?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Onomatopoeia

Open Ended

What are the basic elements of a poem's structure that you learned about in today's lesson?