We added the next two words to our list: insolent and impertinent
We started our Poetry Unit!! Return your novel to the library and sign out a copy of our poetry text: Departures.
See below for the poetry anthology criteria. This project is due Tuesday, April 8. Ask to see samples if you were absent today.
Tonight: Find all 6 poems that you wish to include in your anthology. Start thinking about your front and back cover designs.
Wed: Please hand in your March USSR forms. Be sure to write a riveting account of each book read. Use every line on the sheet for your response. You may add additional pages if you need more room.
Poetry
Anthology: A Collection of Six Poems That Reflect The
Modern Poetry World
Due:
__________________________________________________
Purpose: To
familiarize yourself with modern poetry structure, sound and themes
What: A
collection of three poems from a Claremont Review and
three poems from your textbook, Departures.
How: Find
poems that meet the criteria below. Read a lot of poems and pick only
the best ones. Type them up. Include author and title on each
page.
Create: A
front and back cover for your poems so it looks like a book. (See
samples)
Create: An MLA
Works Cited sheet (Wait for the lesson)
Criteria for
Choosing a Poem
1.__________ The
poem is found in The Claremont Review or Departures.
2. __________ The
poem offers a unique perspective. It makes me think or imagine.
3. __________ The
poem uses concrete imagery. Things I can see, smell, taste, touch or
hear.
4. __________ The
poem is one I wish I had written.
5. __________ The
poem doesn't rhyme at the end of lines but rhyme may be inside the
lines.
6. __________ The
poem intrigues me. I wouldn't mind reading more by this author.
Criteria for the
Front Cover
1. Create a title
for your collection that would make people want to read it.
2. Create a design
that reflects the theme(s) of your poems. Use pictures, colours
appropriately.
3. Put edited by and
your name ____________ __________
Criteria for the
Back Cover
1. Read back covers
of poetry books to get ideas. The poetry section in our library is
the first shelf as you enter the learning commons.
2. Write a short
synopsis of the themes in the book.
3. Create a blurb by
a pretend famous author singing the praises of your collection.
4. Create a name for
your publishing company. Stenson Press. Good Dog Publishing etc
5. Create a price.
6. Include an ISBN
number and label.
7. You may include
images and colours similar to the front.
8. You take care on
both covers to reflect the themes in the book.
9. You design your
covers to SELL the book.
