Unit Objectives

By the end of this unit, you will be able to ...

• write creatively using literary devices.
• discuss poetry using poetry-specific terms and knowledge of poetry forms.
• write many types of poems that express my ideas to readers.
• write strategically using causes and a variety of sentence types.
• analyze poetry for meaning using literary devices and grammar.
• listen purposefully to poetry for meaning and poetic features.
• speak using intonation to add emphasis to important ideas in poetry.