Welcome to our Poetry Website! Here you will (hopefully) be able to find the resources you need for our Poetry Unit. I will add poems and assignments, as well as other handouts, as we complete them in class, so that you can stay on track as the school year winds down...
**I have been trying to post the notes and assignments from class each day, but I would also LOVE to see some of your work! If you would like to share your poetry, you are welcome to publish it here - simply post it as a “comment” on whichever day/prompt you wrote the poem. Remember: you should be posting with your ID - NOT YOUR NAME! If you don’t remember your ID, you can just use your ELA Block, since you will not be graded on the work that you are posting...
Projects: As the school year comes to a close, we will be wrapping up with a unit on poetry. During this unit we will learn about different types of figurative language that poets use, such as metaphors and personification. We have some fun projects in store as well. Additionally, each student will choose a poet to focus on, and complete an in-depth study of that poet and his/her work. Let's get started!
What you should be working on:
1. Poetry T-Shirt
White T-Shirt and 2 Lines Due: Tuesday, 5/26
1. Find a poem you like (a lot).
a. Choose two lines from any poem that you find funny, amazing, inspiring, meaningful, etc.
b. You may not use song lyrics. (Do NOT ask me if you can use song lyrics!!!)
2. Get a white t-shirt.
a. The t-shirt should be washed without fabric softener or dryer sheets.
b. It does not have to be a new shirt, but it has to be completely plain (no logos, pictures, etc.).
3. Design an image for your t-shirt.
a. Sketch your design on a piece of white paper and turn it in for approval.
b. In class, paint your design onto your t-shirt.
4. On Poetry Celebration Day: Wear the t-shirt and recite the poem for the class (whichever poem your two lines came from).
2. Poems and Poetic Devices
Book Due: Friday, 6/5
1. Instructions:
2. Write poetry! You have been given multiple opportunities (and prompts) to write poetry in class. You will need at least 4 “polished” poems for your book, so it’s a good idea to write a lot and pick the 4 best.
3. Edit and Revise! Go back to your poems to improve them, and to make sure that you have used each of the devices in at least one of your poems.
4. As you write/edit/revise your poetry, be sure to include examples of the following:
-Alliteration -Simile -Form
-Personification -Onomatopoeia
-Rhythm -Metaphor -Imagery
5. Read poetry! Collect examples of each of the devices for your book. Don’t forget to keep track of the titles and poets!
6. Assemble your book – It should be NEAT, CREATIVE and COLORFUL! You may illustrate your book, but your illustrations should enhance (not hide) your poetry.
a. ALL text should be typed on white paper and then glued onto colored construction paper (squares will be provided in class).
b. ALL examples of devices should come from poems written by the poet you studied.