Poetry

Introduction

Welcome to the world of wonderful poetry.

Task

You are going to learn all about poetry.

You are going to practise writing different forms of poetry with a partner.

You are going to create a POETRY PORTFOLIO using google docs

Process

Step 1

To understand how to write good poetry, you have to understand what devices are used.

Create a definitions page using your google docs.

find the definition of each of these terms and give a general example under each - YOUR OWN!

similie, antonym, onomatopeia, alliteration, repetition, metaphor, idiom

Step 2

Go onto the website below to find two different poems that you like.

Giggle poetry

Funny Poems

Using a double bubble graphic organiser compare and contrast these two poems. Copy and paste both poems onto your google docs "poem portfolio". try and find two completely different poems so that you are able to find heaps of differences!

Step 3

Using the websites below to help you, write a:

shape poem, bio poem, haiku, cinquain, diamante and similie poem

(minimum of 1 but MORE is always BETTER)

Interactive

Interactive to make a limerick

Step 4

Once you have drafted, then reivised and got your BEST version of each example - (using those language devices above) then...

Create a powerpoint/photostory/animation/song of your poems

Evaluation

	E	P	A	N
Quality Time and Effort	Time was used wisely. Much time and effort went into the creation of this portfolio	Time was usually used wisely. the student put some time and effor tinto the creation of the portfolio	Time was not always used wisely. The student put some effort into the creation of the portfolio	Time was not used wisely and the student put in little or no effort into the creation of the portfolio
Examples of different poetry	Complies with all the requirements for the assignment. Example of all types of poems are included.	Complies with most of the requirements for the assignment. Examples of most types of poems are included.	Complies with some of the requirements for the assignment. Examples of some type of poem is included.	Some examples are included
Creating your own poetry	Student has composed and included all different types of poetry.	Student has composed and included most different types of poetry.	Student has composed and included some differnent types of poetry.	Student has not complied with the requirements of the assignment. Limited contribution of ideas
Grammar and Spelling	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Overall Presentation	The whole project gives an impression of neatness, creativity, forethought and care.	The project is neat and shows forethought and care.	The project shows some forethought and care, but could be neater.	The project is not neat, and shows little forethought. It looks as thought it was thrown together quickly.

Conclusion