Index Introduction Tasks Process Evaluation Conclusion Teacher Page
Task ONE 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.With your partner, choose 26 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://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/append/AXF.HTML (most comprehensive)
http://www.davidsiar.org/1302/poetic_elements.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/
POETRY "REFERENCE TABLES" PDF FILE
5. Create a booklet (using Microsoft Word) including the following criteria:
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Front cover with graphic, name and class information |
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Table of contents (list all types with page #'s) |
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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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Give poetry form definitions (in your own words) and examples on each page (one type per page) |
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Elements of poetry should have its own section, with definitions and examples of poetic elements. (There may be more than one per page). |
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Should be printed like a book: Such as landscape style with staple in the middle or another book-like format. (download one possible template to use) feel free to be creative! |
WHEN Task ONE is done, move on to task TWO!
Task TWO Directions:
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On your own, select five types of poems and create your own original poetry in those forms. |
You must follow all of the rules of the conventions of those forms.
You will select two of these poems to read at a poetry reading during class.
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Write a reflective essay about the process of writing the poems, in which you include information on what forms you preferred and why. |
Explain why you believe that form restrictions can either add to or detract from the creative process. Use specific poetic elements form your original poems as support for your argument.
Use this quote in your essay, then state whether you agree or disagree and why:
"Sometimes an apparent constraint can serve to free the imagination" - Theodore Roethke
For further information on grading criterion, check out the rubric in the Evaluation section.
