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POETS AND POETRY

Module I: Learning to Love Poetry

Pre-Viewing Activity: Student Handout
Before viewing the program consider these questions:
   1. Do you enjoy reading poetry? Why? Why not?
   2. Who is your favorite poet? Why do you like this poet's work?
   3. Think about a particular poem or even a song lyric that deeply affected you.
       What made it special and memorable?
   4. Have you ever written poetry? What did you enjoy about writing in that form? What was difficult?

PERSONAL REFLECTION: QUICK-WRITE
Use one or both of the opinion surveys below to record your personal opinions about poetry.