Writing Class - Completing The Poetry Unit Dec 4 and 5

Finish those last 3 poems today!

Get your work back from me, then start to re-read, revise, and edit your work. Have a friend or parent read your work. Check it for spelling errors, punctuation issues, and word choice.

Then, decide how you will turn in your poetry unit.

(1) Binder
(2) self-bound pages with creative cover
(3) web site using free site http://wordpress.com/
(4) Power Point -- you will need to print out your powerpoint and turn it in.

Poetry Unit Requirements

1. Title Page/Cover/Header
2. Introduction letter including personal autobiographical statement and any dedications you want to make
3. Table of Contents listing poem types and titles (10 total)
4. The following 8 poems: free verse, blues poem, senryu poem, concrete poem, biopoem, 3 poems from the 30 Days page.
5. 2 additional original (written by you) poems of any type

Please include appropriate images/pictures and color to make your work interesting.

The Poetry Unit will be scored on following directions, including all 5 required elements, creativity, evidence of effort, overall style, and attention to proofreading.

You may include more than 10 poems if you wish. All submitted poems must be original and must be appropriate for school.

If you want to quote other poets or songwriters as part of your creative elements, you must the writer's name and give appropriate credit.

Poetry Units are due on Tuesday. We will take some time to share them during class.


Interested in the website option? Check out Mrs. Robinson's site at http://mcnerds.wordpress.com