Learning Objective: Students will be able to compose two original poems, each incorporating at least three poetic devices (e.g. imagery, metaphor, rhyme), to demonstrate their understanding of poetic elements.
General Directions
Access the Poem Generator and choose a poetry form.
Brainstorm words, themes, and ideas for the poems.
Revise the poem drafts by adding poetic devices.
Highlight and annotate the poems.
Step by Step Breakdown
Accessing the Poem Generator
Open a web browser.
Click on the link to start the Poem Generator tool.
Choosing a Poetry Form
Browse the list of available poetry forms (e.g., haiku, sonnet, acrostic).
Select a poetry form that interests you.
Click on the icon of the chosen form to begin creating your poem.
Brainstorming Ideas
Follow the prompts in the Poem Generator to brainstorm words, themes, and ideas for your poem.
Try to think of imagery, emotions, and experiences you want to convey.
Click the green “Suggest” button for ideas
Drafting the Poem
After brainstorming, use the Poem Generator to create a draft of your poem
Submit your poem by clicking the green button that says “Write me a poem” at the bottom of the page
Revising the Poem
Read through your poem draft carefully.
Identify at least three poetic devices (e.g., imagery, metaphor, rhyme) that you can incorporate.
Make any revisions to include these devices.
Highlighting and Annotating the Poem
On a separate page or slide, highlight each poetic device you've used in your poem.
Write annotations that explain and identify each device's purpose and effect in the poem.
Final Review
Review your final poem and annotations for clarity and completeness.
Make any final adjustments.
Ensure that both poems are submitted.
Submitting Your Work
Rename your document by clicking in the upper left corner
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