Part IV: The Houses That Our Fathers Built & eLearning Module 0

This afternoon, please take the first 10 minutes of class to read section 4: "The Houses That Our Fathers Built" (pp. 73-87). As you read, copy down any metaphors or similes you find in the poem collection. Keep this in your notes or writing journal.

After 10 minutes of reading, please find a partner for a collaborative poetry exercise.

The exercise is as follows:

1. With your partner, select 3 metaphors or similes from your list. If you didn't find any, apart from reading more carefully in the future, please create your own. Have these 3 metaphors or similes listed clearly between you and your partner.
2. Either you or you partner should name a specific letter of the alphabet. Choose ONE letter of the alphabet.
3. Starting with your chosen letter, together with your partner, create an opening line for a poem. The rule: you must start your line with a word that begins with the letter you chose. 
4. The next line should begin by continuing with the next letter in the alphabet.
5. You must use at LEAST TWO of your three metaphors somewhere in the poem. Your poem can be any length provided that it is done and good. 

Work with your partner to create your poem, then print it out and turn it in for participation credit.

When you have completed this exercise, please continue to work on MODULE 0 in eLearning.

HOMEWORK: Please complete a reading of sections V, VI, and VII (pages 89-143).
For each section (5, 6, and 7) choose ONE poem from that section and SUMMARIZE the poem by identifying the following:
A. The Speaker (who is speaking in the poem?) Provide a short description of the speaker.
B. The Situation (what is happening in the poem?) and
C. The Setting (where is a likely place, location, or season for this poem to occur?)

Be prepared to hand in your homework next class (Thursday, September 19).