The Sounds of Poetry p. 537 CCRS – W.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, RL.9-10-10, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.5, L.9-10.6 Literary Skills –Understand rhythm and meter; Understand rhyme; Understand the characteristics of ballads

The Sounds of Poetry Ballad (p. 539) – a song that tells a story, often a story about love, death, or betrayal Refrain – a phrase or a stanza that is repeated throughout the work, usually at the end of the verse

The Sounds of Poetry Folk Ballads – were composed by unknown singers and passed along orally for many years before being written down. Literary Ballads – written in imitation of the old ballads.

Quickwrite (p. 537) Is there something in your family that you would like to inherit? It could be something material, like a picture. It could also be a wonderful quality or talent – like the ability to play the piano. What would you like to inherit, from whom, and why?

“The Courage That My Mother Had” (p. 537) What does the speaker want to inherit? What does she inherit? Identify the rhyme scheme of the poem. Find an example of metaphor. Find an example of simile.

“Ballad of Birmingham” (p. 540) What actual event is the poem based upon? What is the irony in the poem?

ISN --“Firework” by Katy Perry Complete the worksheet. Find examples of the following terms: Simile Hyperbole Alliteration Internal Rhyme Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification End Rhyme Repetition Anaphora

Activity P. 543 Writing – Poetry and History Create a chart comparing the poem with the historical account on page 542 (see chart p. 543)