Poetry Unit Requirements1. You will be writing and reading lots of different types of poems. Your overall grade will depend on the number of poems you write, the illustrations, and on their quality. See the rubric to determine the number of poems you must write to earn points.2. Final copies of poems should be typed or handwritten in your neatest writing. If you hand-write your poems, ink is a requirement.3. Write/type one poem per sheet of paper. Include the name of the type of poem at the top right of each page. Do not use the back of the paper.4. Each poem must include a color illustration. Illustrations may be hand drawn or printed from a computer.5. You will create your own poetry book cover. You may hand draw this or create it using the computer. • Include a title for your poetry collection, your first and last

name, ELA-7 (Ms. Hines and Ms. Dalton), your class period, and the year (2012-2013). There must be an illustration or clip art added to the cover.

6. When you finish your poetry book and it is bound together, you will be asked to share it with several people. Each of these people will write a few comments about your poems and then sign the critiques page.7. You will also be asked to write a self-reflection. 8. You will share one piece of your poetry with the class. This will allow you to meet the listening and speaking Common Core standards. This is mandatory. More information will be given in class. 9. The most important part of this project is to have fun with poetry and be creative!

Assignment Due Date: May 17, 2013 (Friday)Presentation days: May 20-22 (Monday-Wednesday)**Late work will not be accepted. No exceptions.**

My Poetry BookTable of Contents

Acrostic Poems ....................................... 1Alphabet Alliteration.................................Cinquain ........................................................Color Poem ...................................................Concrete Poem ...........................................Five Senses .................................................Free Verse ………………………………………………Haiku ............................................................Lyric ………………………………………………………….Who-What-When-Where-Why ..............Other Poems I Wrote ...............................Poems I Like by Other Writers ..............Self Reflection & Critiques Sheet ..........Grading Sheet …………………………………………..

Poet’s Name: ________________________Period: 7-____4/29/2013 7th grade Language Arts (Ms. Hines)

***Disclaimer:Some resources were given, revised, adapted, and borrowed (G.R.A.B.) from some unknown sources. I do not take ownership of all

resources.***

Acrostic PoemAcrostics are poems that go down and across. The poems don’t have to rhyme, and they can have as many words as you like. For one poem, you can choose any subject you like. And for the other poem, you must do your name. Highlight or makethe word you chose bold in some way.

Here are some examples:

CELINE

Cool and relaxed is my nickname and I’mEnergetic. My friends tell me that I am aLovable friend.Intelligent that’s what they call me. I am soNaughty that teachers always shout at me, but for me,Everything is good.

Scorching hot sunUnder the water keeps you coolMany friends over the houseMany days at the beachEveryone loves summer vacation!Ready for May 25th.

S - Socialize with your friendsC - Chance to better yourselvesH - Home away from homeO - Opportunity to succeedO – Open Monday-FridayL – Let’s learn

Alphabet Alliteration Poem

In alliteration, each important word in the line begins with the same letter. These poems end up being full of nonsense and fun. Use your imagination and alliteration skills to write at least five words for each alphabet letter. And if you are feeling creative, make them even longer and more interesting!

ExampleA rtistic anteaters ate anchovies in the afternoon in autumnB eastly bears begged for bamboo and bread with butterC ostly critters cut catnip for crying cats top chewD esperate dingoes dig for dinosaur bones using dull diggersEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ippy zebras zoom and zap in the woods

Cinquain Poem“Cinq” means “five” in French. A cinquain is a special kindof five-line poem with a very strict form.

Line 1 One word – the subject of the poemThis word is a noun.

Line 2 Two words describing the titleThese words are adjectives, words that describe

the nounLine 3 Three words expressing action

These are verbs that tell what the noun in line one

does. Separate the verbs with commas.Line 4 Four words expressing a feeling

This can be a short phrase or a series of words.Line 5 One word that is another word for the subject

This should be a synonym for the subject

EyesLarge, mysteriousWatching, rolling, blinkingTell more than wordsVision

SpaghettiMessy, spicy

Slurping, sliding, fallingBetween my plate and mouth

Delicious

Color PoemColor poems use your imagination and senses to investigate a subject. The focus of the poem is on using similes and metaphors. Similes compare two unlike things using with words “like” or “as.” For example: "The lake is like a whirlpool". Metaphors are like similes without using the word "like" or “as”. They state that one thing is something else. An example of a metaphor is “The lake is a whirlpool.”

Directions:Line 1: ________ (color) is _________________________Line 2: ________ (color) is _________________________Line 3: ________ (color) is _________________________Line 4: ________ (color) is _________________________Line 5: ________ (color) smells like ___________________Line 6: ________ (color) tastes like ___________________Line 7: ________ (color) sounds like __________________Line 8: ________ (color) looks like ____________________Line 9: ________ (color) feels like ____________________Line 10: ________ (color) makes me ___________________Line 11: ________ (color) is _________________________

Example:Blue is the color of the sky.Blue is the waves in the ocean crashing against the shore.Blue is the feeling I get sometimes when I’m sad.Blue is the icy color of glacial snow.Blue smells like freshly washed bed sheets.Blue tastes like blueberry Kool-Aid.Blue sounds like jets soaring through the clouds.Blue looks like the clear waters of the Hawaiian waters as I’m snorkeling.Blue feels like the snow on my face while I’m skiing at Mt. Bachelor.Blue makes me want to put on my coat, hat and gloves.Blue is my brother’s favorite color.-Author Unknown

Concrete PoemA concrete poem, or shape poem, is written to represent objects which they describe. The poem can be written in the shape of the object. Artwork adds to the visual effect of this type of poem.

Five Senses PoemFive senses poems use your senses to study or investigate a subject. The focus of the poem is on using similes. Similes are comparisons between two unlike things using with words “like” or “as.”

Directions:Line 1. Tell what color an emotion or idea looks like to you.Line 2. Tell what the emotion or idea tastes like (imagine it has a taste)Line 3. Tell what the emotion or idea sounds like.Line 4. Tell what emotion or idea smells like.Line 5. Tell what the emotion or idea looks like.Line 6. Tell how the emotion or idea makes you feel.

Examples:

Summer is yellow.It tastes like lemonade.It sounds like kids splashing in the lake.It smells like sunflowers.It looks like swimming.It makes me feel jubilant.

Rain is unblemished.It tastes like H2O.

It sounds like strikes on your windows.It smells like the first day of Spring.

It looks like dew drops on plants.It makes me feel unruffled.

Haiku PoemHaiku is a form of ancient Japanese poetry. The poems are often written about things in nature or seasons. They are also written about emotions or feelings about something. Haiku poems are not written as complete sentences. They are more often written as short thoughts and capitalization and punctuation is up to the writer.

Haiku follows this form:Line 1. 5 syllablesLine 2. 7 syllablesLine 3. 5 syllables

Include images that appeal to the five senses. • What colors do you see?• What sounds can you hear? • What is the taste of the image? • What smells do you notice? • How does it feel?

Since you are very limited in the number of syllables you can use, try not to repeat words and limit the use of unimportant words.

Example:

QuotesWhat goes on in there

I try to see in your headBut I get no where

-Author Unknown

Lyric Poetry

Lyric Poetry consists of a poem, such as a sonnet or an ode, that expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet. The term lyric is now commonly referred to as the words to a song. Lyric poetry does not tell a story which portrays characters and actions. The lyric poet addresses the reader directly, portraying his or her own feeling, state of mind, and perceptions.

Examples:DyingBy Emily Dickinson

I heard a fly buzz when I died;The stillness round my formWas like the stillness in the airBetween the heaves of storm.

The eyes beside had wrung them dry,And breaths were gathering sureFor that last onset, when the kingBe witnessed in his power.

I willed my keepsakes, signed awayWhat portion of me ICould make assignable,-and thenThere interposed a fly,

With blue, uncertain, stumbling buzz,Between the light and me;And then the windows failed, and thenI could not see to see.

She’s gone.It happened in a flash,leaving everything behind.Confusion swept over me.For I know she has a new, better lifebut, I can’t believe it.Not now.I can’t wait to see her.Listen to her explain everything.But, until I get there:I must trust in God.~Rebecca Fordham

"What Makes You Beautiful“One Direction

[Verse 1][Liam]You're insecure,Don't know what for,You're turning heads when you walk through the door,Don't need make-up,To cover up,Being the way that you are is enough,

[Bridge][Harry]Everyone else in the room can see it,Everyone else but you,

[Chorus][All]Baby you light up my world like nobody else,The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,You don't know,Oh oh,You don't know you're beautiful,If only you saw what I can see,You'll understand why I want you so desperately,Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,You don't know,Oh oh,You don't know you're beautiful,Oh oh,That's what makes you beautiful

Who-What-When-Where-Why Poem(W-W-W-W-W Poem)

Who, what, when, where, why poems should be five lines long.The poem should tell a story or give a strong picture of someone or something. Each line should answer one of the “w” questions in the order listed above. When you read the poem, it should sound like two sentences put together.

Examples:

“Waiting”Author Unknown

WHO: The old manWHAT: sat aloneWHEN: on a sunny summer afternoonWHERE: on his front porch.WHY: He was enjoying the breeze and drinking ice tea.

“Getting Ready to Run”Ms. Hines

WHO: IWHAT: prepare for running by walkingWHEN: every week after schoolWHERE: up and down South Cobb DriveWHY: You have to work hard to make your dreams come true.

SELF REFLECTION

Write a few thoughts explaining your feelings about writing poetry. Which poems did you enjoy most? Did your feelings about poetry change as you completed this unit?

Self Reflection

CRITIQUESNow share your poetry book with four important adults in your life (parents, relatives, other teachers, family friends, etc). Ask these people to write a few comments about your creativity and efforts then have them sign their name.

#1: __________________ #2: __________________

#3: __________________ #4: __________________

POETRY UNIT GRADING SHEET

Type of Poem 2 poems written

1 poem written

0 poems written

Acrostic 2 1 0

Alphabet Alliteration 4 2 0

Cinquain 2 1 0

Color Poem 2 1 0

Concrete Poems 2 1 0

Five Senses 2 1 0

Free Verse 2 1 0

Haiku 2 1 0

Lyric 2 1 0

Who-What-When-Where-Why 2 1 0

Other Poems I Wrote 2 1 0

Poems I Like by Other Writers 2 1 0

Class Presentation n/a 10 0

Add all points earned from poems written (above) _____/36Exceeds

(3)Meets

(2)Does Not

Meet(1)

Poetry Book Cover

3 2 1

Table of Contents 3 2 1

Self Reflection 3 2 1

Critiques 3 2 1

Illustrations 3 2 1

Spelling and Grammar

3 2 1

Neatness of work 3 2 1

Turned in On Time 3 2 1Add all points earned from other required elements (above):____/24

TOTAL POINTS EARNED: _______/60