Posting a Poem to be reviewed

Please post your poem to be reviewed here. You MUST include your period with your First Name and Last Initial.

Each poem should include the following:

1.Include the Definition of the type of poem you chose.
2.List the devices you used to ensure your poem met the defined requirements.
3.Write you poem.
4.Your name, Period

Periods 4-6 Free write poem

Please write a poem by any means you feel. This is a chance for you to express your inner poet.

Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Poem
http://www.charlesghigna.com/poemhowto.html
http://www.poetryteachers.com/poetclass/lessons/acrostic.html
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/poetry-explication.html

Periods 1-3 Free write poem

Please write a poem by any means you feel. This is a chance for you to express your inner poet.

Here are some links to help you get started:
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Poem
http://www.charlesghigna.com/poemhowto.html
http://www.poetryteachers.com/poetclass/lessons/acrostic.html
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/poetry-explication.html

Unit - 6 Poetry

During this unit, we will study the relationships between the purposes and characteristics of different forms of poetry. CA Reading Standard 3.1







Key terms:
Rhythm
Meter
Rhyme
Couplets
Onomatopoeia
Couplets
Approximate Rhymes
Free Verse
Alliteration
Ballad
Sonnet

Before we beging this unit, please use your notes to create academic vocabulary cards for each of the terms.

Ex:
Word: Defintion
provide and example of the term Example of the term

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