Recognize symbolism in poetry 092013

1. Aim: How do we recognize and interpret
symbolism in poetry?
Agenda: Copy Aim, T.A.P., H.W., Motivation mini lesson, class activity.
CCLS: RL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.4
Swbat: Define symbolism, identify , and give examples of symbolism in poetry,
H.W. 1) Read “Annabel Lee”, cite three more
Examples of symbolism in the poem.

2. T.A.P.( 5 min)
1)What is in the picture?
2) What does this represent to immigrants ?

3. Mini Lesson:
( 10 min)
Our language contains an immense number of symbols whose intended meaning or
significance is well-known and accepted by the majority.
Black is used to represent death or evil.
A chain can symbolize the coming together of two things
What does this symbolize?

4. What is meant by symbolism?
Symbolism is the practice or art of using an object or a word to
represent an abstract idea.
An action, person, place, word, or object can all have a symbolic
meaning.
When an author wants to suggest a certain mood or emotion, he can
also use symbolism to
hint at it, rather than just blatantly saying it.

5. Recognizing symbols: ( 5 min)
#1-10
Share you response with the class. (5 min)

6. Class Activity: Recognizing symbols in “Annabel
Lee”.
Vocabulary:
Seraphs- A celestial being having three pairs of wings.
Sepulchre-a burial vault, tomb, or grave.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmTv7O40SR8

7. Annabel Lee
by Edgar Allan Poe
It was many and many a year ago,
In a kingdom by the sea,
That a maiden there lived whom you may know
By the name of Annabel Lee;
And this maiden she lived with no other thought
Than to love and be loved by me.

8. I was a child and she was a child,
In this kingdom by the sea:
But we loved with a love that was more than love--
I and my Annabel Lee;
With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven
Coveted her and me.
(10 min) Find an example of symbolism is this stanza of the
Poem. Explain.
Summary: What is meant by symbolism? Give an example.

9. Re play the poem.

10. Re play the poem.