Annotation Artifact

Make all notes directly on your photocopy. For each poem:

1. Read over the poem carefully—at least 2-3 times. As you read the poem, write questions next to lines that may puzzle or intrigue you.

2. Focus on the poet’s language. Circle or underline words or phrases that you don’t understand. Look them up.

Also look for words/phrases the present strong imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, or evoke a particular tone. Make notes as to what you think the figurative language conveys.

3. Does the poet change his or her attitude? At first the speaker thinks/feels one way, then he/she changes. Look for signal words such as but or although, changes in diction (word choice), or expressions of irony.

4. In a sentence or two, write what you think the poem is about.

5. Also, in a sentence or two, write down why you chose this poem.

6. Consider the title. How does the title relate to the poem’s message?

Come to class with an idea about how you plan to proceed with your poetry project paper. You will turn in your annotated photocopies with the final draft of this paper.