Poetry-Creative Writing
Poetry Unit
January 30th
Poetry Speed Dating and Spine Book Poetry
Share out some of your favorites and some of what the poets did
Exit ticket: Create a short poem to turn in today (Consider this a poetry warm up)
February 1st
The Ode: a lyrical poem that expresses praise, glorification, or tribute
"Ode to My Bitch Face" by Olivia Gatwood
"Ode to the Boys Who Die to Make Hip Hop Happen" by Steven Willis
"Ode to My Socks" by Pablo Neruda
Love Poem/Piece:
"I Love Acting" and "I Love Hip Hop"
Brainstorm and Plan/Model of Brainstorm and Plan
Write an ode or love poem/piece of 15-20 lines showing your love for something
February 3rd
Writing Prompt: What was your second choice for writing an ode? Why?
Share out 2 lines from your ode poem
Work on Odes
February 7th
Odes Due
"Top 5 Places to Cry" by Lucinda Drake
"Counting Graves" by the Steinmenauts
Number poem brainstorm- content and poetic technique
Write your own number poem
February 9th
Work on your number poem-due Wednesday
Poetry Prompts if you want to do something different or extra: Use the Poetry Generator
February 21st
Work on poems
February 23rd
SNOW DAY
March 3rd
Work on poems
Practice for open mic
March 7th
Open Mic
March 9th, 13th and 15th