Poetry - Mr. Logan's Learning Vault

Poetry

Poetry is as individual as we are.

Why do we study Poetry?

? Reading and writing poetry helps improve our understanding of the English language.

? Entertainment

? Poetry encourages creativity.

? Poetry helps us think critically and use our brains to understand the meaning of the poem.

Traditional Poetry

? Poetry used to be one of the most common forms of entertainment.

? One of the most popular and sophisticated ways of socializing was to attend a poetry reading or a play.

? There is still poetry all around us every day.

Poetry Now

? Rap music is a form of poetry

? All music with vocals is poetry.

? Advertisements and "jingles" heard on TV and radio are forms of poetry

? What careers are related to poetry?

Careers related to Poetry

? Rock star ? Rapper ? Sports reporter ? Lawyer ? Professional song writer ? Newspaper or magazine writer ? Advertising agent or designer ? Teacher ? Professional Poet

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