Timeline of our Poetry Unit

By hannahb132

  • A Dream Within a Dream by Edgar Allen Poe

    Here is the version of the text we will be using
    This is an audio version for those who prefer to listen.

  • I Died for Beauty by Emily Dickinson

    Here is an analysis of this piece of work. Jot down some takeaways from the analysis and gather some schema before we read it.
    Here is an audio version which will help those of you who prefer to hear someone recite the poem.

  • Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer

    Here is Disney's version of the poem, reannacted!

  • Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost

    Here is where you can find this poem. In 1923, the twentieth century, was important in regards to writing. There was a lot of variety in the writing.
    Click here to read more!

  • Still I Rise by Mary Angelou

    This website has the poem and an analysis of it. If you have time, research some of her other work. Does her writing reflect society at that time?
    This is a great audio version with a ton of emotion.

  • Snow by David Berman

    Here is a recitation of the poem. This one was written later than the others. Do some research.. how does this affect the message?