Introduction
Pretend that you are working as a reporter or a journalist. Your job is to work with your assigned group to complete all of the assigned tasks. It is important that you follow all directions carefully and completely in order to successfully accomplish your goal. This is a fun and unique approach to learning about poetry. Take advantage of this opportunity. You may ask questions at any time. Happy searching!
Task
1. Your first task is to use the provided Internet links to define the following poetry terms.
imagery
stanza
metaphor
onomatopoeia
personification
simile
alliteration
theme
point of view
hyperbole
rhyme scheme
assonance
meter
repetition
2. Your second task is to write two poems of each of the poem types below. Then define the poem types.
acrostic
haiku
cinquain
limerick
diamante
free verse
shape poetry
Process
Process for Task 1
1. Use the provided Internet links to define the poetry terms given.
2. Type these terms and definitions into Microsoft Word. Label your page "Poetry Terms."
3. Print this page and place it in your Poetry Portfolio.
Links for you to use:
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools.brisas/sunda/poets/poetry2.htm
Process for Task 2
1. Use GOOGLE to look for the types of poetry given.
2. After finding those types of poetry,write your two poems of each type on Microsoft Word. Remember, it has to be original!
3. After that do the same thing with the definitions.
Evaluation
All poems must be neatly typed and printed. There must not be any wrinkles or errors. You must write orignal poems. You cannot plagarize or else it will be given a zero.
Conclusion
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Congratulations! You have hopefully been successful in accomplishing all of the tasks assigned! You are now familiar with poetry in a new and exciting way! There is an entire world of poetry that you have not yet experienced! So go and explore it! Happy Hunting. |
Credits
Author: Radhir Chenna