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Sonnet 130 (pages 8-10)

Suggested HOTS:

• Comparing and Contrasting (see HOTS Worksheet)

1 Pre-reading ActivityDo the Lead In activity on page 8.

2,3 Basic Understanding, Analysis and InterpretationRead the poem on page 9. Students do the exercises in Interpreting Together and Following a Thought on pages 9-10.

Note: Comparing and Contrasting is reflected in question 1 on page 9.

Literary Terms: metaphor, tone

4 Post-reading ActivityAssign the activities in the Interacting section on page 10. (Note: Activities 1 and 2 reflect Comparing and Contrasting.)

(See also page 12 of the Teacher’s Guide: Teaching Tips and Enrichment.)

5 Bridging Text and ContextBelow is a suggested task:

A parody is a piece of writing that copies the style of something in a funny way. Sonnet 130 is a parody. What is it copying? Why is it funny? Give examples. How does this affect the tone of the sonnet?

6 ReflectionAsk the following questions:

1. Did you enjoy reading the poem? Why or why not?2. What did you find memorable about the poem?3. How did an understanding of metaphor and tone add to your enjoyment of the poem?

Give examples. 4. What is Shakespeare’s message in this poem?

7 Summative AssessmentAsk students to write about ONE of the following topics:

• Sonnet 18 has a surprise ending. Explain, giving examples from the sonnet.

• Compare and contrast Sonnet 18 and Sonnet 130.