Lesson 1.4 - Homework submit before Wednesday's Class
Choose one of two poems found in the UNIT 1: POETRY (20 hours) block under RESOURCE FOLDER: the poems are titled Mending Wall by Robert Frost or Without Hands by Lorna Crozier. Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What insights have you gained about your own life today by reading this poem?
2. What possibilities can you imagine for your future life now that you might not have considered before reading this poem?
3. What assumptions about gender roles are revealed in the poem?
4. What effect has the poet achieved by using common words and familiar situations in unfamiliar ways?
5. Indicate one word or line in this poem that provides a key to understanding the poet’s intention.
Submission Format: PDF (include your name, date and assignment title); Double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font.