1. Review poetry terms
2. Read sheet "How to Attack a poem"
3. Read 3 poems:
- Hearts by Dave Etter
- Warning by Alice Walker
- I am a Rock by Paul Simon
4. Listen to song I am a Rock by Paul Simon
5. Analyze the lyrics of the song - poem
Choose one of the following assignments: 1-2 paragraphs in length - 150 words
1. Discuss the theme of one, two or all three of the poems.
2. Write a letter to the author of I am a Rock to tell him what you think and to give him advice.
Be sure to state the authors name and title of the poem, quote an appropriate line or two, write in present tense and show your depth of thought.