Poem Requirements

Dear Students:

Just a reminder that your Poetry Book is due on Monday, November 28th.  In addition to the stated requirements on your handout, please adhere to the following:

• book must be placed in a clear plastic cover with holder
• A cover page is required inclusive of name, section, date, and title
• type-written is preffered
• hand-written assignments must be white-out free and without cross-outs

In the event that you have lost your form, see below:

Poem 1 – The first piece will be a poem in the type of your choice written in stanzas.  You must have at least five stanzas that are each at least five lines long.

Poem 2 – The second poem that will contain words that rhyme.  The rhyme in the poem must come at unexpected places, like the middle and beginning of lines, as well as expected places, like the ends of lines.  Your poem must be at least 16 lines and contain six pairs of rhymes.

Poem 3 – Write a 10-line poem about a life-changing event.  This poem must have at least four lines with alliteration and three examples of repetition.

Poem 4 – Write a 20-line poem that expresses a strong emotion such as being angry, thrilled/overjoyed, or shocked.  Use diction and capitalization/punctuation to convey a tone.

Poem 5 – Write at least a seven line-poem about something you’re passionate about.  Describe that passion and its importance by using at least two metaphors.

Poem 6 – Write a 15-line poem personifying an object that is important to you.  This poem must use descriptive language as well as at least two examples of onomatopoeia.

Poem 7 – Write a ten-line poem about a goal you have for yourself.  Your job is to discuss the goal through the use of a symbol which represents your goal.

Enjoy your weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!