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Elements of Poetry:
Four Pages of Terms and Explanations
Elements of Poetry Info Packet.pdfPoetry Elements
Slideshow
PoetryElements-1.pdfPoetry Elements Vocabulary
PoetryElementsVocabulary-1.pdfLinks for Finding Poems to Read and Write About:
Poetic Terms You Should Know:
Rhyme Scheme (aside from the example "Poetic Elements" above)
LitCharts (excellent source with examples)
Regents U: Poetric Rhyme Scheme handout
Your Dictionary (well explained)
Meter (aside from the example "Poetic Elements" above)
Figures of Speech (aside from the example "Poetic Elements" above)
Byjus (definitions and examples of many)
Master Class (12 figures of speech)
Scribd (great handout)
Speaker/ Point of View
Poets.org (great explanation)
Literary Devices (with examples)
Tone & Mood
Scribophile (has some video and text explanations)
ESL (great chart and explanations)
Diction
Eminent Editing (great list with examples)
Tutors.com (tone and diction)
Table of Contents of This Page:
poem-response.A.pdfPoem Response #1
Poem Response #1
3+ points
Choose any poem of at least 10 lines, read, and then complete this response. Note that there's a page of definitions (speaker, mood, etc.), and there are also links on this page that will help you.
Link
Poetry Response (for any chosen poem).pdfPoem Response #2
Poem Response #2
3+ points
Choose any poem of at least 10 lines, read, and then complete this response. Note that there's a page of definitions (speaker, mood, etc.), and there are also links on this page that will help you.
April Poetry Month: 2025
April Poetry Month: 2025
Click for the April 2025 Page: a whole month's worth of poems and tailored responses, of various points!
Seeds (collection by Dominique Daye Hunter
Seeds (collection by Dominique Daye Hunter
"I Am" Poem reading and writing assignment (7-10 points)
Haiku The World’s Shortest Poem.mp4Haiku Writing.pdfHaiku Writing
Haiku Writing
2+ Points
National Poetry Month
Apri 1, 2022
View the video, and then write THREE haiku (extra points for writing more!) on this page. Open and DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN COPY BEFORE opening in Kami, or ask for a paper copy. To share, upload YOUR copy to Google Docs and share with me.
A haiku does not rhyme.
A haiku is usually about nature, but does not have to be.
A haiku has three lines that are counted by syllables:
first line has 5 syllables
second line has 7 syllables
third line has 5 syllables
Acrostic Poem Writing
Acrostic Poem Writing
2+ Points
April 4, 2022
Open this link and DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN COPY BEFORE opening in Kami, or ask for a paper copy. To share, upload YOUR copy to Google Docs and share with me.
An Acrostic Poem is one whose lines all begin with a letter that when read vertically, spells out a word or phrase.
For Example, this poem spells out Kokesh ALC:
Kindergarten to College
On the track to the rest of our lives!
Kindred working together
Everything is in our hands
Solutions, Seatwork, Serious, but also
Humor and handshakes
And
Laughter and Loftiness!
Credits filling our transcripts
Know the Lingo: Poetry Terms Matching
Know the Lingo: Poetry Terms Matching
2 points
April 4, 2022
Open this link and download or make a copy before editing, or ask for a paper copy.
Match each square's definition to a term on the left.
Share with kolson@onamia.k12.mn.us when finished.
Poetry Analysis Essay
Poetry Analysis Essay
April 4, 2022
Points Possible: Up to 20 (depending on what's turned in--see list on instruction page)
Open to view instructions.
Start a Google Doc (or hand write for rough draft) for the first steps.
The final paper needs to be word processed and shared with teacher.
Constructed Poem: Freedom (or other abstract concept)
Constructed Poem: Freedom (or other abstract concept)
3+ points
April 4, 2022
Link to document. Open and make a copy or ask for a paper copy.
Follow the instructions on the assignment copy! Step by step instructions.
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