1. Letters to a Young Poet–Read the 10 letters from Letters to a Young Poet. Annotate as you read. Annotate only what resonates with you. Think of excerpts that you would like to discuss in class.
2. Rainer Maria Rilke–Read the bio on Rilke.
3. Poetry Journal–Write verse over the break. Practice with rhyme and meter, but feel free to also write in free verse… Number of lines and stanzaic shape are up to you. Just write!
3. We will share sonnets upon return from break!
