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Childhood Poems
Please write discussion notes on this page. Please write neatly!

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Favorite Poem
Please copy your favorite childhood poem here. Please write neatly!

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Please answer the following questions based on your favorite childhood
poem. All answers should be written in cursive, complete sentences and
should have neat penmanship.
1. Why is it your favorite?

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2. What is the purpose of the poem and why do you think that?

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3. Do you think that others should read this poem, and why?

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Poetry Rules
Please write down in your own words the rules of poetry that I went over.

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Rough Draft- Your Poem

Please write neatly (does not have to be in cursive) a rough draft of your
poem. It must be at least four lines long. Also identify the purpose of your
poem. Your Poem must also have a title!

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Poem
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Revision
Answer the following questions based on your poem. Write neatly in
cursive and in complete sentences.
1. Does your poem address your specified purpose? Explain how you
know (use specific examples of your poem).

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2. Circle all misspelled words, put a rectangle over made up words.
Explain your reason for using those words or correct the misspelling or
find a real word to replace your made up one.

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3. Explain what your poem means to you.

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After you have answered all three questions
look at your poem. Decide if it needs punctuation
for timing or the intonation of the readers voice, if
you like the format, the word choice or if there are
any other changes you want to make. Use a different
colored writing utensil to make all of your changes
on your rough draft copy.

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Final Copy
1. Must be on a separate piece of loose leaf paper.
2. Must be at least four lines long.
3. Must be written in cursive, neatly.
4. Title needs to be capitalized and located at the top
of the page, below your name.
5. Must have your name in the top right hand corner of
the page.
6. Your purpose must be stated clearly at the bottom of
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Grading
The homework packet is worth 10 points. For every section of the
packet not completed 2 points will be subtracted.
The final copy of your poem is worth 10 points. For every direction
not followed 2 points will be subtracted.

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