Part 1 (0.00-12.56)

(0.00) Interview Begins

(2.23) Travis talks about the general goal of the lesson

"My goal was to allow students to move from level 1 to level 2, moving from the very superficial meaning of what the poem might be saying to the metaphorical. My hope was students would be able to do that"

"I try to introduce at least one new literary term or literary device for each poem that we read."  

(4.36) Travis talks about some strategies that might be used in the future.

"In the back of my mind I have the lit coach from last year who always said after every activity you have students write. And so, she came back to me and I heard her saying "there must be some kind of writing component to it."

(6.53) Travis explains the embedded meanings of Shelly's poem

(10.21) Travis explains the benefits of classroom discussions

"They understood the superficial level, but then there was some indication that they understood the metaphorical level."  

(11.15) "I'm really trying to hit on giving students the language to understand literature.... My sense is poetry is really the best vehicle for doing this because they're really concise   pieces and they are so filled with literary devices..."

(12.16) "What was unfortunate was that I didn't hear them using a lot of the language... they didn't necessarily say metaphor or simile. They didn't use the language, the vocabulary I provided them with, however, the thinking was there.   So without necessarily saying "metaphor" they recognized that this was a metaphor, that this poem was a metaphor for his life."

Part 2 (0.00-3.25)

(1.36) Travis explains the benefits of group discussions

(2.23) Travis discusses some of the challenging issues in orgainzing clssroom discussions

Part 3 (0.00-21.04)

(0.0) Travis continues his critique of today's lesson

(2.45) Travis explains the reasons why he selected Shelly's poem for discussion

"I like this poem because it has so much to talk about and its length is appropriate for meaningful discussions."

(4.23) Travis talks about some strategies that might be used in future lessons

(7.38) Travis emphasizes the importance of group discussions in language arts

(17.23) "Students are exposed to acquire meanings from the poem by themselves and they realize that 'I can do it!' They are like superstars!"