Welcome to your resource to help you through the argumentative writing semester. Below are the 7 video lessons and 5 assignments that you will be expected to complete.

The Learning Process

Demonstrating your learning

Now that you have had a chance to practice your narrative writing skills, let's try writing a new Poetry Portfolio. This is where you are going to show that you have learned the 7 skills you have practiced.

Major Assignment 3 - Rough Draft Portfolio:

When writing your rough draft, don't worry about making it perfect, just write what you can. You will be able to fine-tune the language and sound of the poem as you revise. You will know that you have a completed rough draft when you:

• Have at least five original and complete poems

• Have written a title for each poem

• Write an analysis and evaluation for each poem

• Have  at least 1500 words between poems and explanations

Major Assignment 4 - Exemplar Text Studies

Look at the list of exemplar poems here.

Style Writing:

Now that you have studied your chosen text in your exemplar text study, try writing a poem in the same style as the poet in your exemplar text study. When you are done with your poem, write a complete analysis of what elements you chose from your poet and how you attempted to replicate their style.

Major Assignment 5 - Final Draft Portfolio:

You will arrive at your final draft through the process of revising and editing your rough draft. This will be difficult for many of you since many of you have stopped at the rough draft phase of writing for all of your previous assignments, but here are some steps to follow for changing your rough draft and turning it into a final draft:

• Part 1: Revision (How can you make the poetry better?)

  • Check your word choice. Are you using words that maximize connotative meanings, build a phonic profile, and create imagery that matches the content of your poem?

  • Look to see if your message is fully developed (do you need to add more?)

  • In your explanations, be sure to explain how you used phonics, figurative language, etc. clearly and with evidence. 

  • Attend a workshop session with Mr. Abbott to get feedback on ways to revise your poetry.

  • Have a peer read your poetry. Ask them if there are any confusing parts. Find out what their favorite part was.

• Part 2: Finishing (Make your poems presentable)

  • Create a booklet, paper or digital, that highlights your poetry.

  • Each poem should be displayed in a manner that accentuates the content of the poem.

  • You can add images and change fonts.

  • You can play around with spacing and placement.

  • After each poem, put your explanation of what you were trying to communicate with each poem and how you used the techniques we learned to achieve the results you wanted. 

When you have finished revising and editing your narrative, you might be ready to submit it. Remember, this piece of writing should be the best example of what you are capable of. This assignment should reflect 2 months of writing and revision. Let's just say, my standards will be high. and remember:

Writing is never done, it is just due.