10/11/13
OBJECTIVES:
To analyze the structure of sonnets
To analyze how an author treats a theme
To differentiate between the Petrarchan and Spenserian sonnet
To write informative/explanatory text to convey ideas
To demonstrate understanding of iambic pentameter through explanation
BELLRINGER:
In a paragraph, explain to a foreign exchange student from Italy what iambic pentameter is.
Remember, examples are one way that help make an explanation understandable.
Consider the 4 point rubric in writing your paragraph.
AGENDA:
Read “Sonnet 31” and “Sonnet 39” by Sir Philip Sidney
Complete a comparison/contrast chart of the following ideas:
1) Petrarchan or Spenserian?
2) Speaker’s Situation?
3) Addressed to?
4) Types of Images?
5) Speaker’s Conclusions?
HOMEWORK:
Original sonnets due October 16, 2013 at the beginning of class.