Tuesday: Poetic Formation

* Open
  • Please copy your last memorization poem for quarter 3 into your notes
    • "The Aim was Song" by Robert Frost
    • Then, in your notes, answer the following questions
      • Give an educated guess for the meter of this poem. 
      • How does the form of this poem reinforce the theme of this poem?
* Work on your contest entry

* Introduce the poetry form project
  • Spend at least one day reading different examples of your verse form.  
  • Create a poster with a large illustration to aid in learning your verse form. 
  • Present to the class
    • Poster board (someone in your group will need to get this and bring it to class)
      • Form (your chosen form to teach us)
      • Definition (be sure you're accurate, consult multiple sources)
      • Example (choose one that helpfully illustrates your form; make sure it is on your poster)
      • Memorable Image (your drawing should aid in remembering your form)
  • Grade: 25 points
    • 5 Points for Including All Requirements
    • 5 Points for Design and Beauty
    • 5 Points for Grammar (Sentence Structure, Spelling, and Punctuation)
    • 10 Points for Class Presentation
      • Poise
      • Transitions (everyone needs to present some part)
      • Length: about 5 minutes
  • Please List all Names for your Group and Period on Your Poster Front Somewhere
  • Due
    • Volunteer presentations begin Tuesday, March 4
    • Due date is Wednesday, March 5
  HW:
  1. Research
  2. Finish J15

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