Embedded Files
The Project will consist of 6 pages.
Project is due Thursday 01/23
Biography Notes
Pick a poet and read their biography
Split a notes page into 4 section:
Life: (info about personal life)
Work: (info about their poetry career)
Legacy: (info about why they were a big poet)
Vocabulary: (3 new words with definitions
Record 3 or more important details in each section.
Template:
Use the template below as a guide.
Note that each section has suggestions for things to look for in each section. You do NOT have to find all the information, just record 3 or more super-important details.
Context Notes
Read the context page for your poet
Split a notes page into multiple sections that correspond to the sections of the context page. You may not need to include all sections.
Split the notes by subheadings
Record 3 or more important details in each section.
Explain how the details relate to the poet or poems.
Template:
Use the template below as a guide.
Note that each section connects to a section of the article. Simply record the subheading for the section, and write some notes.
SLAM Poem Notes
Read a poem by your poet
Split a notes page into 4 section:
Structure: (the shape / construction)
Language: (creative use of words)
Affect: (emotion / tone)
Meaning: (theme / message / big ideas)
Answer at least 2 questions for each section, or write at least 2 sentences that express your personal understanding of the poetic element in use.
Template:
Use the template below as a guide.
Note that each section has suggestions for things to look for in each section. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions; just the ones that relate to your poem.
Personal Poem
Write a poem in the style of your poet
Make sure you have
Structure: (the shape / construction)
Language: (creative use of words)
Affect: (emotion / tone)
Meaning: (theme / message / big ideas)
Be creative, thoughtful, and proud. Demonstrate that you understand poetic elements and your poet's work.
Click here for a glossary of poetry terms
Slideshow:
Use a poem you studied as a template.
Read the slide show below to get an idea of what to do.
Personal Poem SLAM
Make a SLAM page for YOUR poem
Split a notes page into 4 section:
Structure: (the shape / construction)
Language: (creative use of words)
Affect: (emotion / tone)
Meaning: (theme / message / big ideas)
Answer at least 2 questions for each section, or write at least 2 sentences that express your personal understanding of the poetic element in use.
Template:
Use the template below as a guide.
Note that each section has suggestions for things to look for in each section. You do NOT have to answer all of the questions; just the ones that relate to your poem.
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