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