Love and Politics in the Sonnet

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 11.02.06

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Rationale
  2. Background
  3. Poetry 101
  4. History of the Sonnet
  5. Poets and Poetry
  6. Teaching Poetry
  7. Strategies
  8. Activities
  9. Endnotes
  10. Annotated Bibliography for Teachers and Students
  11. Appendix

Teaching Reading Strategies through Lyric Forms: Politics and Love in American Sonnets

Intisar Kameelah Hamidullah

Published September 2011

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Appendix

Appendix 1

Anticipation Guide

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Appendix 2

Stem Starters

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Appendix 3

It Says, I Say

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Appendix 4

How do I Love Thee Analysis

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Appendix 5

North Carolina State Standards

1.02 The learner will monitor comprehension for what is read, heard and viewed.

1.04 The learner will reflect on learning experiences by evaluating personal circumstances and background information that helps shape interaction with the text.

2.01 The learner will make connections to related topics and information.

2.01 The learner will generate questions and extend ideas.

5.01 The learner will increase comprehension by taking an active role in group and class discussions.

5.01 The learner will discuss the effects of literary devices.

5.01 The learner will analyze and evaluate themes in literature in relation to personal and societal issues.

5.04 The learner will study characteristics of sonnets and evaluate the impact literary elements has on the meaning of the text.

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