Poetry

Poetry Unit

Writing Assignment | Cover And Flap Directions | Order of Book | Rubric

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Writing Assignment:

POETRY PROJECT

A poetry project (book) is required of all students.

Cover due: *

Final written drafts due: * * See Calendar

Book due for binding: *

Your book will include:

Cover and Flap Directions

· Cover with title, your name and inside flaps

Why read this book? -- this is on the front flap

Biographical information – this is on the back flap

a. At least 100 words

b. Double-spaced

c. Must include a photo

Flap Directions

BOOK JACKET FLAPS due Feb 20th Friday

THE FRONT FLAP Size: 3 1/2” * 11” finished size

Contents: Like an advertisement for your book - at least 40+ words

Entice readers to read your book

SELL YOUR BOOK!!!

Use plenty of adjectives and superlatives; load the copy with action verbs

THE BACK FLAP Size 3 1/2” * 11” finished size

Contents: About the author segment – at least 40+ words

Tell what a fascinating person and terrific writer you are

Mention favorite activities and hobbies

Tell about your life and experiences

HAVE FUN WRITING ABOUT YOURSELF!!!!

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Order of Book

· Silhouette bio-poem

· Table of contents - type of poem and title

· 10 poems

Put your book together in this order.

1. Who - What - When - Where - Why Poem

2. Name or Title Poem

3. Haiku

4. Cinquains

5. Limerick

6. Repetition Poem

7. Blotz Poem (creature)

8. Five Sense Poem

9. Pop-up Poetry

10. Free choice

*One poem must be illustrated using a pop-art technique

11. and 12. Extra credit

(one poem on each page)

13. other content class poem (optional)

EACH poem will be graded:

1. Correct form

2. Title

3. Punctuation/Spelling

4. Originality

5. Decorations/Illustrations/Neatness

· Poems must be word processed or printed neatly in ink.

· Put only one poem on each page.

Rubric:

CATEGORY	Advanced Proficient	Proficient	Basic	Minimal
Creativity	The poems contain many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.	The poems contain a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.	The poems contain a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the poem. The author has tried to use his imagination.	There is little evidence of creativity in the poems. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
Requirements	All of the written requirements (10+ poems, # of graphics, type of graphics, etc.) were met and done with creativity and effort. Has a correct table of contents.	All the written requirements were met and done well. Has a correct table of contents.	Most of the written requirements were met, but several were not or were not done well. Has a correct table of contents.	Many requirements were not met. Missing:
Illustrations	Original illustrations are detailed, unique attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page.	Original illustrations are detailed, attractive, and relate to the text on the page.	Original illustrations relate to the text on the page.	Illustrations are not present OR they are not original.
Pop-up Art	Pop-up art was accurately constructed, detailed, unique attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page. The finished product looked like a piece of art.	Pop-up art was accurately constructed, detailed, unique attractive, creative and relate to the text on the page.	Pop-up was well constructed following the directions. More effort could have been put in for details, creativity and attractiveness.	Pop-up poorly done or missing.
Title Page	Cover has a graphic or fancy lettering, has the title, author's name, and the year.	Cover has the title, author's name, and the year.	Cover has the 2 of the 3 required elements.	Cover does not have title or name.
Title of Poems	Title of each poem is creative, sparks interest and is related to the topic.	Title of each poem is related to the topic.	Title of each poem is present, but does not appear to be related to topic.	Missing _______ titles.
Flaps	The front flap is filled with adjectives, entices the reader to read this book, has at least 2 testimonials, and does a great job of advertising the book and is at least 40 words long double-spaced. Back flap tells about the author, mentions hobbies and family life. Tells where the author lives. Tells about the terrific writer the author is and is at least 40 words long—double-spaced.	The front flap uses adjectives, entices the reader to read this book, has at least 1 testimonial, and does a great job of advertising the book and is at least 40 words long double-spaced. Back flap tells about the author, mentions hobbies and family life. Tells where the author lives. Tells about the terrific writer the author is and is at least 40 words long—double-spaced.	The front flap entices the reader to read this book, and does a good job of advertising the book and is at least 40 words long double-spaced. Back flap tells about the author, mentions hobbies and family life. Tells where the author lives. Tells about the terrific writer the author is and is at least 40 words long—double-spaced.	Not sufficient information on either FRONT or BACK flaps. Little thought and effort put into flaps.

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Resources:

Creativity

Requirements

Illustrations

Pop-up Art

Title Page

Title of Poems