Step 1:
Choose two of the poems listed above, one in English and one in Spanish
-Pick poems that you think you will be able to compare and contrast. You will need to be able to compare themes, ideas emotions expressed, etc.
Step 2:
Analyze the two poems
-What is happening at the time the poems were written?
-What is similar about the events? What is different?
-Make sure to use evidence from the poem as support?
Step 3:
Analyze the structure of each poem
-What rhetorical devices are used?
-Analyze the structure in general (stanza, breaks, etc.)
-Provide examples from each poem as support.
Step 4:
Bring the poems together
-Are there similar themes or ideas within the poems?
-Provide examples of symbolism in each poem.
-Compare and contrast your analysis of the structure of the poems.
-Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.
Step 5:
Compare and contrast
-How did the author of the English poem that you chose feel about the Civil War in the United States?
-How did the author of the Spanish poem that you chose feel about the Civil War in Spain?
-How do their feelings compare? How are they different?
How to present your work:
There are a number of ways in which you can present your work on this assignment. You can work with a group or you can work by yourself. The following are examples presentations you can do:
-PowerPoint
-Prezi
-Create a video
-Write a paper
-Create a skit or play
-Write your own poem
**Any other ideas you may have that are not listed need to be cleared with the teacher first**
Choose two of the poems listed above, one in English and one in Spanish
-Pick poems that you think you will be able to compare and contrast. You will need to be able to compare themes, ideas emotions expressed, etc.
Step 2:
Analyze the two poems
-What is happening at the time the poems were written?
-What is similar about the events? What is different?
-Make sure to use evidence from the poem as support?
Step 3:
Analyze the structure of each poem
-What rhetorical devices are used?
-Analyze the structure in general (stanza, breaks, etc.)
-Provide examples from each poem as support.
Step 4:
Bring the poems together
-Are there similar themes or ideas within the poems?
-Provide examples of symbolism in each poem.
-Compare and contrast your analysis of the structure of the poems.
-Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.
Step 5:
Compare and contrast
-How did the author of the English poem that you chose feel about the Civil War in the United States?
-How did the author of the Spanish poem that you chose feel about the Civil War in Spain?
-How do their feelings compare? How are they different?
How to present your work:
There are a number of ways in which you can present your work on this assignment. You can work with a group or you can work by yourself. The following are examples presentations you can do:
-PowerPoint
-Prezi
-Create a video
-Write a paper
-Create a skit or play
-Write your own poem
**Any other ideas you may have that are not listed need to be cleared with the teacher first**