BronzeStandard RL.1The shape of an idea
Write a poem on a theme and then shape the poem to fit that theme (hearts for love, daggers for hate, brains for thoughts, shoes for sports, etc) Requirements:
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SilverStandard RL.2The shape of a word
Write a poem focusing around a single word, and then shape the poem to fit that word (ladders, home, the road, the moon, rockets, flowers, etc) Requirements:
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GoldStandard RL.3The shape of a character
Write a poem focusing around a specific character, and then shape the poem to fit that character's primary traits. (cruelty, happiness, sadness, excitement, empathy, etc.) Requirements:
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MasterStandard RL.1-3 Standard W.1Discussion
Write a 1 page discussion of your other work for this assignment and discuss whether or not the assignment has changed how you look at poetry. 1. How does the shape affect the way you read a poem? 2. How does the shape affect the way you write a poem? 3. What are the pros and cons of writing poetry like this? Turn in online using this site |