1. AP English 12
Mrs. Knoche

2. Essential Questions
What does literature teach us about the human condition?
What is right behavior, and what is wrong behavior?
What drives the choices we make?
What gives meaning and dignity to our lives?

3. Objectives
Interpret literature through discussion and oral presentation
Analyze how a poet’s techniques convey meaning, purpose, and effect

4. Daily Warm-up
What is the difference between total meaning and prose meaning?
“Design” – Answer #2 and #3 on page 796.

5. Sonnets Chapter 14 – Brief Overview Italian vs. English Sonnets
“My Mistress’ Eyes…” – main idea?
Groups: Determine structure, meaning and suitable critical lenses for your assigned sonnet.

6. Assessment
Write a paragraph, explaining the meaning and emotional effect of “Design” (796).

7. Closure
What trouble are you having with writing about poetry?

8. Homework Read Poetry Chapter 10. Bring book.
Define and give examples for #26.