https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19qTLzxkWyOvMf7Kxthi9fe0nFeQtKTazBApR1jHHWdY/edit (Link to the lesson)
Aim: How can our knowledge and experience with poetry and poetic techniques ensure the successful creation of our Poem Anthology project?
*Anthology=collection of work*
Do Now: How do you usually feel when you learn you are being assigned a new project? Why?
Bridget: “When I am assigned a new project I usually feel overwhelmed by the amount of work that I have not done yet, but also feel excited by the prospect of challenging work that requires me to be creative.”
Cassandra: “I usually feel excited and a bit exasperated when I learn that I am being assigned a new project. I feel excited, because this project could potentially be a way for me to boost my grade and build on my skills. Other times, I feel exasperated because not everyone works together right and that’s really frustrating especially because other teammates would have to cover and take over.”
Rory(Aurora): “It depends on the contents of the project but mostly I’m impartial to projects as long as they’re entertaining.”
Andrea: “ I usually feel fine because I feel like I’m a slow reactor. I will react when I figure out what the project is because that’s when my mind actually processes the information. However, I will feel nervous immediately if it is some group project because it is awkward communicating with people I don’t normally speak to.”
(After the Do Now we read over the next two slides and went over requirements for the project)
You can find everything attached to the Poem Anthology Project on Google Classroom
Your anthology MUST INCLUDE:
1. A creative cover, which clearly identifies your First and Last Name, period, TEAM NAME and Cycle Letter.
2. A Table of contents, clearly identifying each poem type [(1) free verse, (2) extended metaphor, (3) sonnet, and (4) an additional poem structure of your choosing] and the page number where it can be found.
3. An introduction to the collection, explaining the basis for your poem choices.
4. One poem must be your extended metaphor, and must be annotated. Highlight some of your poetic choices just like we did in class, and explain the reason behind them.
5. All 4 original poems should include complementary visuals/images/drawings.
6. Your second to last page, must include a reflection that explains the experience of creating poetry along with a discussion of the style, language choices, and thematic intent of your poems at the conclusion of your anthology.
Some tips from me are:
You can use your hobby/pastime poem for your free verse poem if you did good on it.
Also don’t forget about your word pool! I’ll attach mine below for those of you who need it.
For this project poetic devices are super important, so here is a video to help you understand everything: *Poetic Devices*
DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!
Some advice for those of you who procrastinate:
Get rid of all distractions.
Silence your phone so you don’t keep checking the notifications.
Turn off your music. (Yes, for some people it might help/ But speaking from my experience, stop lying to yourself and turn it off.)
Clean your workspace. (In a clean space it’s easier to focus).
Here’s a video on procrastination that I found interesting:Procrastination
BE CAREFUL ABOUT CHOOSING FONT/ FONT SIZE (Points will be taken off if it’s not readable)
Some tips from Mrs.Peterson are:
To compile information from previous lessons onto a single Google Doc. You can also attach video links to the doc, this way if you’re having trouble with something you can just refer to it.
In the table of contents and on the titles of the poem, you should include both the title and the type of poem. [Ex: Glimmer (Sonnet)]
If you don’t know how to start your sonnet or don’t know how to write it, you can use the “Write Your Sonnet” template to get started.
When you’re finished with a portion of your work you should use the “Elevator Pitch” with your teammates
Also remember to refer to the rubric!
^In class someone asked if the “Write your Sonnet” and “Elevator Pitch” is mandatory. IT IS NOT
However it wouldn’t be a bad idea to use it.
If you feel that you have completed the project… do the Elevator Pitch. Your teammates can help you catch grammatical errors or suggest better ideas to better improve your project.
I created a simple checklist that you can follow:
Sonnet:
Iambic Pentameter
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGG
14 lines
Extended Metaphor
Free verse
Poem of your choice
Introduction
Conclusion
Elevator Pitch
Reflection
My first thought when hearing we were assigned this project was, “I’m doomed”. However, after everyone shared their thoughts on the do now, I was relieved that everyone felt the same way. After class, I realized that being challenged isn’t a bad thing because you can learn more from these challenges. This project would be a great way for Mrs.Peterson to test our understanding of poetry. Instead of approaching this project with a negative mindset, think about what this project can do for you. In fact some people might even find that poetry is extremely interesting, or that it has a special meaning to them. I think we should all treat this project as a new experience that could benefit us. Also keep in mind that this project is more on the creative and versatile side. So have some fun with it!
This project requires us to explore and dive into the poetry world. So by the end of this project, we will get a better grasp on different types of poetry. In addition, poetry requires connection skills to understand the poem's meaning. Therefore, we will also improve our comprehension skills. Most importantly, this project will help us ensure that we have an understanding of previous lessons and the three types of poems. Lastly, to do your best on this project, DON'T procrastinate and make some progress everyday.
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