rule #1 no whining!. rule #2 don’t freak out! wwi a-z poetry book wwi final assessment project...
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Rule #1 NO WHINING!
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Rule #2DON’T FREAK OUT!
WWi a-z poetry book
WWI Final Assessment Project
Due: TUESDAY April 30th (you have 29 days)
Wwi a-z poetry bookdirections
• Each letter (26 different poems) will correspond to a person, place, thing, or event that helped shape the war. An example might be “Allied Powers” for the letter “A” or “Zeppelin” for “Z”.
• Each entry will include a Label (type of poem) title, picture, and a poem that is about topics related to World War I or the Causes of WWI.
Examples of approved poems include: Free verse- no rhyme, at least three stanzas (Stanzas are a minimum of 2 lines)Flowing Acrostic- six letter words or more, and must have more than one word per line Haiku- rhyming scheme of 5-7-5 syllables (best as can about the topic)Concrete Poem- shape of poem expresses the meaning of poem
Cinquain- 5 line poem, each line has assigned number of words & parts of speech. Noun, two adj. with an –ing endings, a phrase, another name for the noun
Diamante- 7 lines, the poem forms the shape of a diamond “I am” Poem – at least 4 stanzas (2 lines each) each beginning with “I am”Limerick (see examples on the back of your blue paper)
Alphabet (see examples on the back of your blue paper)
***YOU MUST LABEL THE TYPE OF EACH POEM***
YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE EXAMPLE OF EACH POEM AND NO MORE THAN FIVE OF ANY ONE TYPE. Stanzas are a minimum of two lines!
Things To Include:• Use a Cover/Title page or that includes a title, your name, period, and the date.
• No more than two entries per page
• Pictures may be hand drawn or downloaded from the internet. Don’t use clip art. These pictures are generic and not appropriate for your book.
• An important reminder is that plagiarism is not allowed! “Cut and paste” techniques from the web are not welcome Plagiarism will result in a score of 0%!
• Some time will be given in class to research material, and write poems but expect to use time at home for assembly of the final product.
• Resources for your book include books, encyclopedias, magazines and the internet. Some Quality websites are listed
• All poems must be typed in a readable font no larger than 18 points. The capital letter may be in a large, “fun” font to highlight the word.
• Conventions, creativity, and neatness are factors in grading!
• Remember to be WWI specific. “N” shouldn’t be for nuclear weapons – they weren’t invented yet.
Signed Slip
• Signed Slip Due: this Friday day (4/5/11)
• Slip is worth 10 points of project…
• Do not cut the slip off!
PROJECT DUE DATE: TUESDAY. APRIL 30th
KEYS TO SUCCESS
• Warm Ups – most days you will be able to work on your A-Z Book during Warm-Ups
• I will provide you with in class time to get a jump start
• You will be able to work on your A-Z Books during AIMS Week (extra time when you finish and in my class)
• Use your “First Draft Journal” and A-Z Chart to plan
• If you average one poem a day in class and one at home (2 a day) you will finish in plenty of time!
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