Poetry Project

MASTERY OBJECTIVE

Learn how to identify and then effectively use poetic devices to ultimately improve written and oral communication skills.

1. Choose a song, poem or rap that is at least 20 lines in length. You may use a variety of sources including your text book or the internet to seek lyrics. Be sure that your choice has depth of meaning and you can identify at least three poetic devices within it ( metaphors, similies, etc)

2. Get poem or lyrics approved by me prior to continuing!!

3. Look up biography of the author. Write 10 facts about author in notebook.

4. Print two copies of lyrics or poem. Use one to Identify poetic devices and submit. Other copy will be used for collage part of project.

5. Write a four paragraph essay using Dr. Seuss guidelines that were provided. Remember to use transitional sentances between paragraphs. Remember to use quotations and examples and explain how they affect and/or enrich the poem or song.

6. Final copy of essay due on Friday, March 19. It is to be double spaced and TYPED!!!

Part 2

1. Create a collage.

The collage must include the following components:
a. lyrics or words to poem
b. At least three poetic devices identified.
c. The biography of the author.
d. At least 5 images representative of the song or poem (imagery).

All presentations will take place the week of March 23.


Essay will be graded as follows:
1. Understanding the meaning of song / poem
2. Ability to identify and explain devices used.
3. Organization of thought.
4. transitions and clarity.
5. Proper format (intro, meaning, poetic devices, conclusion) as provided in Dr. Seuss.
6. Grammar and vocabulary (use rich, descriptive, and interesting words as you did with imagery essays).

Collage and presentation will be graded as follows:
1. Neatness (type or artistically illustrate).
2. Creativity
3.Effective use of imagery and symbols ( does it make sense).
4. Speak clearly.
5. Eye contact and body language.
6. Effectively explain meaning, poetic devices and author info.