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Grade Eight Poetry Unit: C-1 Is Mandatory
Grade Eight Poetry Unit: C-1 Is Mandatory
C-1) Complete the poetry worksheet package. All the worksheets must be
completely done.
50 points
C-3) Make up definition cards with a poetic form on one side and the
B-2) Create a black and white poster ( negative and positive) of two poems
on the same subject and a single symbolic image that ties the two together.
Each poem quoted must have the title, name of the poet, and bibliographical
10 points
B-3) Create an illustrated version of a published poem ( use images that will
Each poem quoted must have the title, name of the poet, and bibliographical
the same as a piece of published music. Point out the similarities in one
to two paragraphs. Each poem and song quoted must have the title,
A-1) Create a poetry booklet with a minimum of ten poems You cannot
use any poems that we discuss in class. You must have one of each of the
following types of poem : Haiku, Villanelle, Sonnet, Ballad, Limerick,
and Lyric. You should have an example of each type of poem,
with an illustration or picture to go with the poem , and an explanation
of the poem ( one paragraph in length) in your own words. The poem, (each
poem quoted must have the title, name of the poet, and bibliographical
information (from book or internet source) neatly written or typed
out with a graphic ( drawn, cut out, or downloaded) should be on one
page, followed by the interpretation on another page. Five of the included
poems should be original (meaning written by you!), with the rest of the poems
written by published authors. All poems must be school appropriate or
your entire project may be zeroed.
15 points
A-4) Create a poetry booklet of original poetry with a minimum of eight poems.
You should have a minimum of four poetic types, each with an appropriate graphic
and an explanation of the effect you were attempting to achieve with the poem.
Each explanation should be one paragraph in length and should explain
the topic, form and word choice of your poem..
15 points