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Engaging Poetry Recitation and Analysis Activities for Seniors

This series of senior English classes focuses on poetry video responses, recitation practice, and engaging vocabulary exercises. Throughout the week, students will explore themes and meanings within selected poems while honing their skills in poetry recitation. Specific goals include evaluating peer recitations, writing poems from memory, and preparing for quizzes. Fun quizzes about wordplay and humor are incorporated to maintain student engagement. Students are encouraged to study their selected poems and participate in classroom competitions, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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Engaging Poetry Recitation and Analysis Activities for Seniors

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  1. Senior English 12/10/12 • Respond to poetry video. • What do you call a bunch of chickens playing hide and seek? • Sanguisugent – bloodsucking Goals –Recite your first poem for the class. Learn how to evaluate a poetry recitation. Homework – Write your second poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed.Don’t forget to study for quiz #15 Friday.

  2. Senior English 12/11/12 • Respond to poetry video. • What two letters spell jealousy? • Sciapodous – having very large feet. Goals – Recite first poem for the class or read your second poem for classmate. Evaluate recitations. Homework – Write your second poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed.

  3. Senior English 12/12/12 • Respond to Do Not Go Gentle video. • What do acorns say when they grow up? • Philosity – the degree of body hair. Goals – Read your second poem for classmate. Evaluate recitations. Focus on how it feels and sounds. Get 2nd poems approved. Homework – Write your second poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed.

  4. Senior English 12/13/12 • Respond to Dulce et Decorum Est video. • How do you spell a hated opponent with only three letters? • Aspectabund – of a pleasantly changing coutenance. Goals –Recite your second poem with partners. Evaluate a poetry recitations. Check for accuracy. Homework –Write your second poem from memory on your daily work paper. Recite it before going to bed. Quiz #15 tomorrow.

  5. Senior English 12/14/12 • Five minutes to prepare for vocabulary quiz #15. • What game can be dangerous to your mental health? • Axilla – armpit. Goals –Complete #15. Recite 2nd poem for evaluation. Homework – Do whatever it takes to be able to recite one poem in class on Monday. If you already did it have a great weekend!

  6. Senior English 12/17/12 • Respond to The Darkling Thrush” video. • What did the rug say to the floor? • Bicipital – having two heads. Goals – Continue POL classroom competition. Homework – The contest continues!

  7. Senior English 12/18/12 • Respond to “If” video. • Who are the most truthful men in Spain? • Chaetophorous – bristle bearing; in need of a shave. Goals – Complete POL classroom competition. Homework – Have a great break!

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