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Etude Geographique

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Richard Coleman

This poem discusses the changing image of the American West over time. It describes how the stereotypical view of rough and dangerous western men is no longer accurate, as modern westerners are well-groomed and avoid violence. While the wildness of the past has been replaced by order and civility, the West still retains beautifully named places that harken back to its history. The poem uses places like Saskatoon and Walla Walla to represent the entire western region from Canada to Washington State.

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Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________ Etude Geographique by Stoddard King Out West, they say, a man's a man; the egend still persists That he is handy with a gun and careless with his fists. The fact is, though, you may no hear a stronger word than "Gosh!" From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. In western towns 'tis many years since it was the last rage For men to earn their daily bread by hoding up a stage, Yet story writers sti ascribe such wild and woolly bosh To Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. The gents who roam the West today are manicured and meek, They shave their features, daily and they bathe three times a week. They tote the tame umbrella and they wear the mild galosh. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. But though the West has frowned upon its old nefarious games, It sti embellishes the map with sweet, melodious names, Which grow is lush profusion like the apple and the squash From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. ___________________________________________________________ Directions: Answer the following questions based on your annotations
and/or APPARTS graphic organizer. 1. Identify and recall 3 words or phrases that you didn't know prior to reading this poem. 2. What are the two words that begin with the letter "W" that assisted you in annotating the poem? 3. In your opinion, what do you believe defines a man? 4. Choose one of the lines in the third, fourth, or fifth stanzas. Then, write a synopsis about what the content symbolized. 5. Choose a phrase, line, or stanza. Write about your perspective about that excerpt. 6. Define the poet's bias in the poem. State whether or not the poet prefers the change, or reform in the West. 7. Read this definition entry from a dictionary: Ne·far·i·ous ni-ˈfer-ē-əs Function Usage 1. Flagrantly wicked or impious 2. Evil 3. Vicious
Frown-(ed) ˈfraun Function Usage: Verb ̇ 1. to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration 2. to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression 3. to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression a. Use the dictionary entry: frown. Which definition best assists you in understanding the meaning of the word in the poem (Line 13,Stanza 5) b. Use both definitions to help you annotate & understand Line 13. 8. What do you think the phrase: " Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash." means? Use your inferencing skills and intellegent minds to help you resolve this one! 9. Literary Devices: Literary devices pertains to literary content that enhances various types of writing. Here are some of the main examples: metaphors, similes, idioms, alliteration, onomonopeia, rhyming, rhythm etc. Identify two examples used in the poem and give evidence. 10. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE APPLICATIONS a. Poetry What does stanza mean? _______________________________________________ b. Grammar What punctuation mark: ' is this? _____________________________________ REFLECTION QUESTION: What have you learned about annotating poetry? How is it helpful? ______________________________________________________________________________ __

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Etude Geographique

  • 1. Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________ Etude Geographique by Stoddard King Out West, they say, a man's a man; the egend still persists That he is handy with a gun and careless with his fists. The fact is, though, you may no hear a stronger word than "Gosh!" From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. In western towns 'tis many years since it was the last rage For men to earn their daily bread by hoding up a stage, Yet story writers sti ascribe such wild and woolly bosh To Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. The gents who roam the West today are manicured and meek, They shave their features, daily and they bathe three times a week. They tote the tame umbrella and they wear the mild galosh. From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. But though the West has frowned upon its old nefarious games, It sti embellishes the map with sweet, melodious names, Which grow is lush profusion like the apple and the squash From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash. ___________________________________________________________ Directions: Answer the following questions based on your annotations
  • 2. and/or APPARTS graphic organizer. 1. Identify and recall 3 words or phrases that you didn't know prior to reading this poem. 2. What are the two words that begin with the letter "W" that assisted you in annotating the poem? 3. In your opinion, what do you believe defines a man? 4. Choose one of the lines in the third, fourth, or fifth stanzas. Then, write a synopsis about what the content symbolized. 5. Choose a phrase, line, or stanza. Write about your perspective about that excerpt. 6. Define the poet's bias in the poem. State whether or not the poet prefers the change, or reform in the West. 7. Read this definition entry from a dictionary: Ne·far·i·ous ni-ˈfer-Ä“-É™s Function Usage 1. Flagrantly wicked or impious 2. Evil 3. Vicious
  • 3. Frown-(ed) ˈfraun Function Usage: Verb ̇ 1. to contract the brow in displeasure or concentration 2. to give evidence of displeasure or disapproval by or as if by facial expression 3. to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression a. Use the dictionary entry: frown. Which definition best assists you in understanding the meaning of the word in the poem (Line 13,Stanza 5) b. Use both definitions to help you annotate & understand Line 13. 8. What do you think the phrase: " Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to Walla Walla, Wash." means? Use your inferencing skills and intellegent minds to help you resolve this one! 9. Literary Devices: Literary devices pertains to literary content that enhances various types of writing. Here are some of the main examples: metaphors, similes, idioms, alliteration, onomonopeia, rhyming, rhythm etc. Identify two examples used in the poem and give evidence. 10. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE APPLICATIONS a. Poetry What does stanza mean? _______________________________________________ b. Grammar What punctuation mark: ' is this? _____________________________________ REFLECTION QUESTION: What have you learned about annotating poetry? How is it helpful? ______________________________________________________________________________ __