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//**Author - Steven Herrick**//
Activity ~ Think / Pair / Share


 * 'CHAPTER MASTERS'**

After reading the prose fiction novel, [|'The Simple Gift'] by Steven Herrick, in pairs analyse your assigned poems in relation to the following three focus areas. (Poems previously assigned in class.)

1. Give an introductory overview of the poems you have analysed. Include - 2. Outline the specific links to the //Concept of Belonging / Not Belonging// found in the poems in terms of the [|Syllabus Requirements]. e.g. "... connections to people, places, groups and communities ..." - "... challenge or enrich ..." - "...barriers exist which can prevent belonging ..." - "... some people choose not to belong ..."
 * The Title of the Chapter and the quotes used to introduce each one
 * The names of the poems and the perspective they are written in
 * Description of the image used and its significance
 * The relevance of each poem to the development of the story.

3. Identify and explain how Herrick has used language and structural techniques to communicate the //concept of belonging / not belonging// in each of the poems. Refer to at least two techniques per poem. **//Remember always to I+Q+E//** **;p**

Post your analysis by the due date.

You will also be required to present your analysis in-class for discussion including Q & A ... Roster handed out in class.

=//**Looking forward to reading your responses ...**//=