Poetry

=Poetry=


 * Assessment Task - Due Monday 17 October **
 * Your task is to complete a creative hunt using the poem ‘What Becomes Of Us Now’ by Dan Davis or the lyrics of ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’ by Paul Kelly.
 * You are required to write a paragraph about the context of the poem including the historical background and link these ideas to the author’s purpose and message.
 * You need to explain the parts and purposes, identify things that are smart or creative and explain the author’s language choices in meeting the author’s purpose and communicating their message.


 * Questions to answer about the poem: **
 * What’s the main purpose here?
 * What are the parts and their purposes?
 * Which are especially smart or creative? What is smart or creative about them?
 * Who is the audience for this?
 * What is the context and historical background of the poem?
 * How does this link to the author's purpose and message?


 * Holiday Preparation **
 * Read poems
 * Select which one you will analyze
 * Research historical background and context of the poem
 * If you can, draft response




 * Poetry Analysis - due 13 October**