PROCESS PAGE: Poetry Webquest Lite
Introduction Tasks Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page
Task #1 directions
1. Use the following links to gather a list of types of poetry and definitions ( Once you start finding definitions, you may want to do some copying and pasting into Microsoft Word):
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html
http://www.promotega.org/msc00010/types.htm
www.poets.org page for Forms and Techniques
Glossary of poetic elements, forms, and terms:
http://www.benybont.co.uk/triolet/terms.htm
2.Choose 13 types of poems to be explained in your booklet. If necessary, combine your basic definitions with dictionary definitions provided by the online dictionary below:
3. Paraphrase the basic definitions and rewrite them, using the illustrated example provided by the Shadowpoetry website.
4. Look up and define 10 key elements of poetry from the following websites:
http://kidswriting.about.com/od/writingpoetry/tp/ElementsPoetry.htm
http://teenwriting.about.com/library/weekly/aa041403a.htm
http://www.davidsiar.org/1302/poetic_elements.html (new)
http://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/append/AXF.HTML (new - most comprehensive)
5. Create a booklet (using Microsoft Word) including the following criteria:
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Front cover with graphic |
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Table of contents |
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Two sections - one for poetry types, the other for elements of poetry |
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List the types of poems in alphabetical order |
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Definitions and examples on each page |
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Should be printed like a book: landscape style with staple in the middle or another book-like format. (download a template to use) |
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Name, Date, and class information |
Task 2 Directions:
1. Select three types of poems and create your own original poetry in those forms.
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You must follow all of the rules of the conventions of those forms. |
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You will select two of these poems to read at a poetry reading during class. |
2. Write a reflective essay about the process of writing the poems, in which you include information on what forms you preferred and why. Also attempt to explain why you believe that form restrictions can either add to or detract from the creative process.
