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: (All three
assignments are due by the end of the day on Tuesday, June
3rd)
1. Poet Study/Flipbook:
Step 1:
Read the biography and poetry
(online and in class) of the poet you have chosen.
Step 2:
Look for examples of various
devices (simile, metaphor, etc.) in his/her poems.
Step 3:
Create your flipbook by
following the instructions posted (In Class
& Homework
pages)
2.
Poetry T-Shirt:
Step 1: Find a poem you like (a lot). ☺
Choose two lines from any poem that you find funny,
amazing, inspiring, meaningful, etc.
You may not use song lyrics.
The poem, with two lines highlighted, and the poet’s name
are due on Tuesday, June 3rd.
Step 2: Get a white t-shirt.
The t-shirt should be washed without fabric softener or
dryer sheets.
It does not have to be a new shirt, but it has to be
completely plain (no logos, pictures, etc.).
The t-shirt is due by the end of the day on Tuesday, June
3rd.
Step 3: Design an image for your
t-shirt.
Sketch your design on a piece of white paper and turn it in
for approval.
In class, paint your design onto your t-shirt.
Step 4: Wear the t-shirt all day on Poetry Celebration
Day. (Bonus
points!)
3.
Poetry Anthology
We will
be creating a poetry anthology (a collection of poems) of
student work. Every student is to contribute.
Step 1: Write some poetry.
Complete
the poetry writing prompts/exercises in class.
You may
also write poetry outside of class!
Be creative, not nervous! Put your thoughts on paper, and
worry about how it sounds later.
Step 2: Choose your best poem.
Workshop
your poem in class.
Edit and
revise your poem as necessary, until you are satisfied with
the finished product.
Step 3: Submit your poem.
Your
poem should be typed, 12-pt. font, Times New Roman, or
neatly hand-written in black ink.
You may also submit an illustration to accompany your
poem.
Your
poem (and illustration, if included) should fit on one
piece of paper.
