Poetry of the Sublime exam

Requirements of the semester exam project:

• Select a poem which elevates, encourages, uplifts, celebrates, or otherwise inspires
• Your selected poem must be a minimum of 25 lines (You could combine two related poems, two sonnets for example, to reach your 25 line minimum)
• Your poem must come from one of the sources listed here. Only 1 student may work with a poem. No duplications within a class.
• You will be working with this poem for the next few weeks. You will copy it several times, analyze it, memorize it, create a visual to go with it, and present your poem to your classmates!
• Poem Analysis: Using a poem analysis template, available in print format in class, complete a thorough analysis of your selected poem. An annotated copy of your poem is part of your analysis.
• Poem visual: Produce some sort of creative response to your poem. Some suggestions include: a photograph which you have taken, a drawing or painting, a "concrete line" from your poem, music, etc. You can either bring/share this creative aspect in class or post it to this collaborative slideshow.
• Present your memorized poem and poem visual to the class during our exam period.

Helpful information and important dates related to our Poetry Project:

When we have reading time in class for Hamlet, you may choose to use some of the time to work on your poem project.

We will devote some class time to memorization techniques and time to practice.

Monday, May 18: Bring in 2 printed copies of your poem: one for you to keep and one to go in the class folder.

May 13-22: Work with your poem: copy it repeatedly, practice reciting it in small chunks

Friday, May 22: The analysis of your poem is due. Continue memorizing and reviewing your poem.

May 26 - June 2: Continue memorizing and reviewing your poem

Wednesday, May 27: Your poem visual is due today.

June 3 (7th hr) and June 5 (2nd hr): Memorized poems coffeehouse presentations. Your visual is also part of your presentation.