POETRY PROJECTS!

I am so excited to see your projects for the poetry unit, as you demonstrate learning and show off your explication and analysis skills!

Here are some tips and reminders as you put together your poetry projects:

- Follow the checklist I gave you with the project

- Make a list of your poetic devices for the appendix section following your 10 poems. So the 5 assigned and then the 5 of your choice should be the heading and under each device, you will list all the examples that you could find.

- After each example listed, put the poem name

Here's an example: ASSONANCE: The willows whispered in the wind - "Lady of Shalott"

"Seeping, creeping, the creatures avoid sleeping - "Imagination"

Remember for your 2 personal responses, you will just write "I" statements such as:

"I enjoyed this poem because...
"I cannot relate to this poem...
"I do relate to this poem...
" The mood or tone makes me feel...
"It reminds me of....."

For your Critical interpretation paragraphs, avoid colloquial language. Use transition words, and strong hook and thesis, and P.E.E (point, evidence, explanation) plus sophisticated language for higher marks!

Lastly, please please please DO NOT Copy and Paste the 2 poet biographies from the internet! This is plagiarism and will be dealt with severely including a mark of ZERO. Take the time to put the information that you get about the poet, into your own words,including awards received, date born and if passed away, themes they wrote about, and other accomplishments.

Due on FRIDAY OCT. 16th at the start of class, and please do not hesitate to email me with any questions as you complete your project! We will have a showcase of projects also for the class to share and walk around to see the hard work and creativity in these projects:)