ORIGINAL POEM (GOES ON THE LEFT PAGE)
CREATED POEM BY STUDENT(GOES ON THE RIGHT PAGE). THIS PAGE NEEDS TO BE DECORATED TO GO WITH WHAT THE STUDENT WROTE ABOUT IN HIS/HER POEM.
Current Writing Assignments:
Monthly Poems
In Art/Sketch book, students are to find a poem that is already written and write it
on the left side with the author's name. On the right side, the students
are to write their own poem that relates to the published one, and illustrate it.
Each month, you will be asked to find AND write a poem with a specific format. Please check this page for the directions each month. The due date will always be announced in class. It will be your responsibility to check this page and see the teacher if you have any questions BEFORE the end of the month!
Poems not your thing? Here are some tips for writing a successful poem!
(Info from www2.scholastic.com)
Go to a place where you can concentrate.
It's pretty hard to collect your thoughts when your computer is 8 feet away, tempting you to IM your best bud, your friend calls you every 5 minutes to tell you about her crush, or the football game is on the TV in the next room. Go somewhere that's conducive to creating your best work. Some poets need silence to compose quality verse; others thrive surrounded by hustle, bustle, noise, and people. Try writing in a few different places before you commit to a location, whether it's the coffee shop down the street or by the big willow tree in your backyard.
Start writing and don't pick up the pen from the page for at least 5 minutes.
Once you've found a poetry-writing spot, whip out your pen and notebook and start writing. It doesn't really matter about what — just keep the pen on the page for at least 5 minutes. Don't worry about punctuation or spelling or neatness. Nobody's grading this portion of your poetry! This is an exercise to flex the creative muscle in your brain. When the time is up, you may realize that a lot of what you wrote isn't going to make it into your poem — but with a little luck and a lot of writing, you'll find a string of words that you're proud to have created.
Use all your senses.
Refresher course: you have 5 — that's right, 5 — senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. In poetry, you can express them all. In an effective poem, you'll often find that the best lines are the ones where the words describe something so vividly that you can "see" what the author's describing in your imagination. So pay attention to how the distinctive "dings" in your beat-up bicycle look, the taste of your mom's made-from-scratch chocolate-chip banana bread, the scent of laundry just out of the dryer, the way a new pair of running shoes feels, and the sound of a thunderstorm in the distance. All of those sense experiences can easily become a poem.
Play some music.
Poetry is meant to be read aloud, so when you write your descriptive, evocative, expressive, insert-other-adjective-here poem, say the words as you write them. This will help you get a feel for the rhythm of your verse, which is one of the most important aspects of poetry. One of the best ways to do this? If you can deal with the potential distraction, play music while you write. You'll be tapping your foot to your favorite tunes, subconsciously using the rhythm as a frame for your own words.
Look at the mundane in a different way.
Ever get up really, really close to something — so close that you have to adjust your eyes by squinting? Try it sometime. When you look at ordinary objects in a different light or from a new perspective, all of a sudden those things aren't nearly as common. So try something different, like looking at your bedroom while standing on your head or getting as close as you can to the bathroom mirror to describe your own eye. Finding unusual details in stuff you see or do every day is all part of poetry.
Do something out of the ordinary with your words.
The structure of a sentence is less strict in poetry than in your usual Language Arts class. Rearrange the order of your words or try out descriptions you wouldn't normally use. As long as it makes sense, anything goes — if it's complete gibberish though, your teacher won't understand what you're trying to do creatively and you probably won't get the best grade.
SEPTEMBER POEM
"I AM ME"
POEM
This month you need to FIND ONE "I am Me" poem and WRITE ONE OF YOUR OWN!
Please click on the link below for directions for writing your poem!
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson391/I-am-poem.pdf
OCTOBER POEM
SHAPE POEM -
Remember...you must FIND a POEM, write it in your sketch pad, illustrate it....THEN....Write your own Shape Poem and illustrate it!
Shape Poem
The basic shape poem is written in a shape. There is a
special shape poem called a "calligram." This poem takes on the shape of the
subject it is written about. A poem about rain would be written in the shape of a raindrop, a tulip poem in the shape of a tulip, a love poem in the shape of a heart, etc. Due to the fact there really aren’t any "rules" for these poems, the space below is for you to plan and create!
Click on the link below to print out a sheet to brainstorm ideas!
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/collaboration-projects/poetry-power/printables/Shape.pdf
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5ETRkL51fhMSGhKX1NkbElObEk/edit
http://www.ehow.com/how_4558536_create-shape-poems.html
NOVEMBER POEM
Remember...you must FIND a POEM, write it in your sketch pad,
illustrate it....THEN....Write your own Shape Poem and illustrate it!
Thanksgiving Poem
Find a "Thanksgiving Poem". You may find any poem that gives thanks for something. Don't forget to write the title and the author of the poem as well!
Write your own Thanksgiving Poem. Your poem needs to be at least 3 stanzas long, and you should describe things you are thankful for. You should have five lines in each stanza.
Have fun!
DECEMBER POEM
Remember...you must FIND a POEM, write it in your sketch pad,
illustrate it....THEN....Write your own Shape Poem and illustrate it!
Couplet Poem
Couplet poems are one of the easier forms of poetry to write, are the shortest form of traditional poetry and have been around since the fifteenth century. The couplet has a stanza of two lines. As the author, you can decide as to whether or not the lines rhyme. See below for the couplet example.
Couplet Poem Examples:
The Crocus Happy Starfish
The golden crocus reaches up A delicate, little starfish looking to shine
To catch a sunbeam in her cup. Knowing that living in the ocean is absolutely sublime.
-Walter Crane
Taken from The Teacher's Corner Copyright 2010.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT.....FIRST, you need to find a couplet poem that has already been written by someone else. Don't forget to write the name of the author and the title! Then illustrate this poem in your sketch pad.
NEXT, write your own! Your December Poem needs to have at least 8 couplets long. You can write your couplet poem about any topic you choose.
JANUARY POEM
YOUR ASSIGNMENT.....FIRST, you need to find an ABC poem that has already been written by someone else. Don't forget to write the name of the author and the title! Then illustrate this poem in your sketch pad.
NEXT, write your own! Your JANUARY Poem needs to go from A to Z. Don't forget to illustrate your poem when you are finished!
Check out the examples below! You may NOT use this as the poem you found. You will need to find another one.
Christmas Alphabet Poem
A is for Angels, appearing so bright, telling of Jesus that
first Christmas night.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host." Luke 2:13.
B is for Bethlehem,
crowded and old, birthplace of Jesus by prophet foretold.
"But thou,
Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be
ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2.
C is for Cattle, their manger His
bed, there in the trough where He laid His head.
"And she brought
forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and
laid
him in a manger." Luke 2:7.
D is for David and his ancient throne
promised forever to Jesus alone.
"He shall be great, and shall be
called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God
shall give unto him the
throne of his father David." Luke 1:32.
E is for East, where
shone the bright star which Magi on camels followed afar.
"Behold,
there came wise men from the east asking 'Where is the king of the Jews?'"
Matthew 2:1,2.
F is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, brought
by the Wise Men as Matthew has told.
"And when they had opened their
treasurers, they presented unto him gifts gold, frankincense, and
myrrh." Matthew 2:11.
G is for God, who from heaven above sent
down to mankind the Son of His love.
"For God so loved the world that
he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not
perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16.
H is for Herod,
whose murderous scheme was told to Joseph in a nocturnal dream.
"The
angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the
young child and his mother and flee into Egypt... for Herod will seek the
young child to destroy him." Matthew 2:13.
I is for Immanuel, "God
with us," for Christ brought man back to the Father's
house.
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall
call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14.
J is for Joseph so noble
and just, obeying God's word with absolute trust.
"Then Joseph being
raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto
him his wife." Matthew 1:24.
K is for King. A true king He would be,
coming in power and authority.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion;
shout, O daughter of Jerusalem; behold, the King cometh unto thee; he is
just, and having salvation." Zechariah 9:9.
L is for Love that He
brought down to earth God enfleshed in lowly birth.
"In this was
manifested the love of God toward us, because God sent his only begotten Son
into the world, that we might live through him." 1 John 4:9.
M
is for Mary, His mother so brave, counting God faithful and mighty to
save.
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me
according to thy word." Luke 1:38.
N is for Night, when the Savior was
born for nations of earth and people forlorn.
"And there were in the
same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their
flock by night." Luke 2:8.
O is for Omega, meaning "the last;"
He's eternal present, future and past.
"I am the Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end, the first and the last." Revelation
22:13.
P is for Prophets, when living on earth foretold His
redemption and blessed birth.
"I see him, but not now; I behold him, but
not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a sceptre will rise out of Israel."
Numbers 24:17.
Q is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard
hastened to act on that heavenly word.
"And they came with haste, and
found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger." Luke
2:16.
R is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin is banished forever when
Jesus comes in.
"And you will have joy and gladness; and many will
rejoice at his birth." Luke 1:14.
S is for Savior. To be this He
came; the angel of God assigned Him His name.
"She will bring forth
a son, and you will call his name JESUS, for he will save his people
from their sins." Matthew 1:21.
T is for Tidings of joy, not of
danger, telling of Him who was laid in a manger.
"And the angel said
unto them, Fear not for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10.
U is for Us, to whom
Jesus was given to show us the way and take us to heaven.
"For unto
you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the
Lord." Luke 2:11.
V is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God's
revelation on prophecy's page.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child,
and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23.
W is for
Wonderful, His works and His words, the King of all Kings, the Lord of
all Lords.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given...
and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The
everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6.
X is for
Christ. It's X in the Greek, Anointed, Messiah, mighty, yet
meek.
"God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with
power." Acts 10:38.
Y is for Yes, called God's Yes in His Word;
God's answer to all is Jesus the Lord.
"For all the promises of
God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." 2
Corinthians 1:20.
Z is for Zeal as it burned in Christ's heart.
Lord, by thy Spirit to us zeal impart.
"And his disciples remembered that
it was written, the zeal of your house has eaten me up." John 2:17.
Taken from http://dltk-bible.com/alphabet-poem.htm
Snowflakes
Astonishingly beautiful
Cold, darting
Exciting frost
Graceful heavens
Icy jewels
Keen lace
Majestic needles
of pretty, quiet,
Raining snow
Turning under
Vibrant Winds
Xciting,
yearly
Zany
Taken from http://manassas.k12.va.us/round/ClassWeb/Slough/Poetry/abc.htm
FEBRUARY POEM
We will start the February Poem in class, but the final one will be done outside of class.
MARCH POEM
Students will find a Limerick and then write their own!
APRIL POEM
Color Poem (WILL BE EXPLAINED IN CLASS)
MAY POEM
"I USED TO BE" POEM
Use this template to help write yours!
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/iusedto.htm
