3.+Between+the+Lines

=**Poetry- Between the Lines**= 
 * A. Directions:** Click each site for each poet. Read the poems, and copy and paste one poem per poet. Write commentary showing how the concrete detail about the poet might connect to the poem. Discuss how each poem connects to you or the world around you.
 * 1) Emily Dickinson-(CD)** **During Dickinson's her life, there was a religious revival in Massachusetts.**

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2) **Langston Hughes-(CD)**During Hughes' life, there was a great migration of African Americans to the North seeking a better life.  [] []

[]  [] || Title the poem Where I’m From; 3 stanzas; 6 to 11 lines each stanza; use 2 or more of the following refrains in each stanza: I am from, from, I’m from; alliteration; imagery-sight, touch, smell, taste, sound; various line lengths; **no rhyme** [] || **The refrain from your poem is the title of this poem. This poem is about an adult you appreciate** and admire. 3 stanzas; refrain begins each stanza; 4 to 6 words in most lines; alliteration;; assonance; imagery-sight, touch, smell, taste, sound; limited rhyme
 * B. Directions:**Poets often write about their own experiences. Read the following poems and use them as models of your own. When you write your poems, follow the guidelines on the right side of this page. Include your poems in your journal.
 * **“Where I’m From”**
 * At the bottom of the page, identify your poetic devices.** ||
 * **“My Father After Work”**
 * At the bottom of the page, identify your poetic devices.** ||