Poetry Project, Assignment/Evaluation Name: _____________________

Object: Research a poetic form and thoroughly understand its characteristics. Find and

copy three poems you admire that model this form. Use these examples as models for

creating your own poem of the same form utilizing information from your research topic.

My topic: _____________________________________________________

What is the message/theme of your poem?___________________________________

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What poetic form have you chosen to best present your message? _________________

Choose from one of the following poetic forms: free verse, sonnet, ode, elegy, narrative,

ballad, concrete/shape.

What are the specific characteristics of the form you have chosen? Explain or list these

in the space below.

After you have finished your poem, highlight the characteristics you have included.

Answer the following before submitting your project

Who is speaker in your poem? Describe him/her.

What tone does the speaker portray? What did you include to create this outcome?

What mood do you want the reader to feel? What did you include to create this outcome?

List some of the strong verbs you have included.

What literary elements did you include in your poem? Give examples.

Poetry comes to life through detailed description and specific and appropriate word

choice. How have you incorporated these into your poem?

The Final Project: stapled together

1. Cover Page (typed)

2. Final draft ( typed)

3. Assignment/evaluation sheet

4. 3 poetry examples

5. Rough drafts