Poetry Project
You will create a project that showcases poetry!
Project information:
Cover - The cover should be neat, creative, colorful and include the title of the project, your name, date and class period.
Table of contents - You should include one page that gives the order of the poems in your project.
11 original poems - Each poem should be on a separate sheet in the book.
2 poems from another author - Each poem should be on a separate sheet in the book.
Illustration - at least ONE of the 13 poems should include a hand-drawn and colorful illustration that reflects upon the poem's meaning. The illustration should be on the same page with the poem in your book.
Poetry analysis/reflection - Use the Google Doc to reflect and analyze poetry. Neatly hand write or type and include in your poetry book.
There should be approximately 15 pages in this book.
Types of poems that YOU have already written to include in your project:
- Reverse
- Clarihew
- Acrostic
- Five senses
- Cinquain
- Paint chip
- Book spine
- Roll the dice
**These should already be in your English notebook**
Poems you must write to include in your project:
- Haiku (must include at least 2 haiku)
- Song Titles poem (at least 6 lines)
- Free Verse (at least 10 lines)
- Limerick
- Poetry reflection on a piece of art or music (does not have to rhyme, at least 10 lines)
- List poem (at least 10 lines)
- "I Am" poem (see below)
Write a poem reflecting on one of the following pieces of art.
How does it make me feel? (excited, joyful, full or sorrow or sadness?)
How did the artist feel? Why did they create this piece of art?
What is happening?
Who are the people?
What is the situation/story?
Use the answers to help you create your poem.