17 May 2018 for Periods 5 & 6 and 18 May 2018 for Periods 1, 2, & 7
In class, students read and discussed Edgar Lee Masters' "Lucinda Matlock," and two dramatic poems from Kjell Espmark's Lend Me Your Voice. They also read and discussed the monologue of Jacques, "The Seven Ages of Man, from Act II of William Shakespeare's As You Like It.
Homework: Take ten more note cards on your assigned poet. Students should have completed twenty-five cards in total by the first class period of next week using the three sources for which the students have already completed bibliography cards. Students should begin taking notes on the third secondary question for this report: What is the poet's reputation?
Students may take more notes on the poet's life and works.
Tertiary questions for the poet's reputation:
To which literary group or groups did the poet belong?
Which style is associated with the poet's writing?
What did critics say about the poet?
Which prizes did the poet win?
Which honors did the poet receive? (e.g. serving as Poetry Consultant to the Library of Congress or serving as the U. S. Poet Laureate)
Which books of the poet are still in print (available for sale new), if any?
Are the poet's poems frequently represented in current anthologies or textbooks?
Is/was the poet noted for his/her speaking style?
Does the poet have other notoriety outside of their literary achievements, e.g as an activist, a musician, or an artist?
Where any of the poet's books considered "best sellers"? Was the poet popular outside of academic circles?
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