14 Assignments Poetry Project Choose two poems from different authors and fill out the Understanding Poetry worksheets. __________#1 Understanding Poetry  worksheet completed __________#2 Understanding Poetry worksheet completed Choose a current song and compare the lyrics to one of your poems.  Complete the Comparison worksheet. _________Lyrics from song _________ Understanding Poetry worksheet completed _________Comparison worksheet completed 3.   Creative Section- select and complete one of creative projects listed on the Creative       worksheet.       __________completed Understanding and Explicating Poetry Worksheet Name_________________________ Name of Poem_________________________________________ Author______________________________________________ How do you think the author’s background/life experience influenced this poem? What is your favorite line in the poem?  Why do you like that line (content, sound, rhythm etc.)? Is there anything in the poem that surprised you?  What or how? What is the message of the poem?  What does it say through metaphor or symbol? Do you think the poem is effective?  Were you moved in some way by it (intellectually or emotionally)?  How Comparison Worksheet Choose a song that you like and write or type out its lyrics. Complete an Understanding poetry worksheet about your song. With which poem does your song have most in common? How are the song and the poem similar?  Explain in detail: What do you think this comparison says about the human condition (humanity through the ages)?              Creative Worksheet- choose one of the following: Create a poster or collage that is representative of your selected poem and song.  You may use magazines or pictures, or you may choose to utilize your own artistic talents. Write a song or poem and complete a Comparison worksheet about your own creation.  “Publish” your poem –either on the computer or on a poster. 3.   Construct a project of your own creation.  Must be approved ahead of time.