Occasionally in the Creative Writing department we have guest speakers or special events to enrich your writing experience and knowledge. These masterclasses are a specific priviledge for our creative writing students. Please plan on bringing a journal and writing utensil to the Ensemble Theatre tomorrow. Furthermore, please research our guest poet and write down any questions you would like to ask her.
Tomorrow we are going to have a masterclass (2 & 3rd) period with poet Katie Lederer. Please read about Ms. Lederer and the four poems at the link provided.
After you have search the website, please turn your attention to the packet of poems I have provided for you.
With a partner, please read the packet of her poems. You will have to look up a variety of words. Please highlight or circle the words you do not know and look them up. (We are helping you develop your vocabulary--a necessary tool for any writer). I will collect your vocabulary list at the end of class.
As you read, notice the following motifs Ms. Lederer uses in her poetry:
Water imagery, nature, money, opposites, relationships. Many of Ms. Lederer's poems rely on sound or play with similar sounding words. Try to notice where the poet is being "playful."
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