English with Mr. Leon
1. Writing–Original beat poems! Your beat poem should reflect what you know to be true about beat poetry in terms of theme, voice, style, and form. So, when we hear or read your poem, it should be clear that this is a beat poem. One very specific requirement though: you should get funky with form (i.e. Dog).
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Sean Leon (Your name!)
Poetry Seminar
5/11/17
9. Beat Poem
1. Class Forum
2. Finish the play for Thursday (10H) or Friday (10B).
1. No Exit–Read and annotate up to p. 32 (stop with Estelle’s long monologue).
1. Steppenwolf–Read and annotate up to p. 40, just before the Treatise. If you want to begin reading the treatise, help yourself. You will read it for Wednesday (up to p. 66)
1. Beat Poet–Write down 2-3 words you associate with each of the words on the board from the end of class. Then write a stream of consciousness poem inspired by these words (listen to some jazz while doing it, unless you don’t like having fun).
Capitalism/Consumerism
Justice/Injustice
The American Dream
2. Read and annotate Dog by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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