Poetry Assignment: DUE Friday, April, 29th
Three Haiku Remember, with haiku, try to create strong, specific images that you have actually seen. SHOW the reader what you saw; don’t tell them. No similes, no metaphors, no rhyming, three lines each.
Family Poem Write about strong memory that you have with one of your parents. Maybe it’s about the best memory that you have, or it’s a funny adventure, or a special activity that you and your parent do together regularly. This is the kind of poem that, when read by your parent should make them cry.
Ode The purpose here is to write about something that you truly love. It can be a special object that you have, like a fancy pair of socks; or, it can be about something that you do which brings you a great deal of pleasure, like soccer, or piano, or kayaking.
This key here is hyperbole, metaphors, and similes.
Poem for Change Write about something you wish you could change or make better about the world. You can write about one of the historical photos, or choose a present day issue that concerns you. Use the form of direct address where you speak directly to a silent reader about your strong feelings.
Grading
1. Poetic Elements: Concrete sensory details, figurative language, and precise word choice create vivid images that contribute significantly to the meaning of the poem.
2. Organization and Overall Impact: The form of the poem is appropriate for the subject and enables the reader to engage with your subject in a real and meaningful way. This includes fitting stanza breaks, meaningful line breaks, and the overall power of your poem.
3. Clarity: This includes a clean copy of your poems that clearly shows pride in your workmanship. Spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and the elimination of unnecessary words apply here.
