The Sonnet (write down only what is bolded): It is a poem of fourteen lines, usually iambic. The Petrarchan, or Italian, sonnet contains eight lines of

meaning, followed by six. The rhyme scheme (different from Shakespearean): ababcdcd and cdecde.

The Shakespearean, or English, sonnet is more precise. It uses this rhyme scheme: ababcdcdefefgg There are two basic formats :

The problem is given in first two quatrains (8 lines), dealt with tentatively in the last quatrain, and solved summarily in the couplet, or

The situation is developed through one example from each couplet, and concluded in the rhyming couplet.

The part after which the sonnet’s context changes in purpose is known as the ‘turn’.

Warm Up 12/7

To read examples of the sonnet. To use the SIFT method to analyze these

poems. To determine the theme of each poem and to

fill out the chart.

Learning Targets

Let me not to the marriage of true mindsAdmit impediments. Love is not loveWhich alters when it alteration finds,Or bends with the remover to remove:O no; it is an ever-fixed mark, That looks on tempests, and is never shaken;It is the star to every wandering bark,Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle's compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom.   If this be error and upon me proved,   I never writ, nor no man ever loved. -Willy S.

Sonnet 116

SYMBOLS (write down all objects you see and

think of what they could symbolize) IMAGERY (think of each of the five senses –

see, hear, smell, taste, touch) and write down each image that this poem evokes.

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (look for fig. language that is most important to the meaning of the poem)

TONE (identify words that give the reader a clue to the tone of the poem).

Sonnet – Billy Collins

Determine the THEME of each poem. Add both yesterday’s and today’s poems to the chart

that you started Monday in your journal.

Independent Work

Title Theme Poem Type Evidence

On My First Son

Ode to My Socks

My Ex-Husband

Sonnet 116

American Sonnet

REQUIREMENTS: A group oral presentation, based on your assigned

poetic form, composed of the following: Thorough research efforts that are shared to the

class in a complete, clear, and interesting manner. A visual, such as PowerPoint, to share your compiled

data with the rest of the class. A recitation and analysis of a poem done by each of

the students. Strong presentation skills

An MLA Works Consulted sheet for each group

Poetic Form Group Project

Groups – Period 3

Aubade Ryan Jordan Katelyn  

Pastoral Eric Victoria Eli M.

Ballad Joe Sara Matt M.

Sestina Brendan Kate L. Jacob M.  Heather

Villanelle Hunter Luke Hannah  

Ode Sami Mia Agnes  Ben

Elegy Austin Carease Ethan  

Dramatic Monologue

Clayton Christian Eli P.  Maddie S.

Sonnet Jake Kate F. Max Emma

Aubade Brock Liam Fitzg. Hailey Ryan

Pastoral Asia Liam Fitzp.  Lucas

Ballad Jackson Andre David Madi V.

Sestina Wilson Marissa Madi M. Israel

Villanelle Alex Daniel  Keaton

Ode Claudia Chris Kendall Trevor

Elegy Donnelle Julia Nicole

Dramatic Monologue

Everett Alexandria Molly Seth

Sonnet Justin Caleigh Cody

Groups – Period 4

Groups – Period 5

Aubade Tyler Kaitlyn Rio Elijah

Pastoral Saleem Madison Tatyana  Marcus

Ballad Justin Alex Sydney  

Sestina Antonio John Alivia  

Villanelle Missy Michael Anita  Morgan

Ode Austin Bram Lauren Lanie

Elegy Jared Izaak Alicia  

Dramatic Monologue

Briana Conner Caleb  

Sonnet Chasity Triston Brandon