Poetry+Unit

__Directions__-Students will be expected to view existing examples of poems,via their laptop computers,created by professional writers, as well as student writers, and select a 'genre' that would suit their own personal tastes.Working,with their laptops in dyads, or alone, student writers will create/design a poem that reflects their personal style. Poems can either have a 'rhyme scheme,'ex.aabb, abab,abcabc etc..,or poetic license can be used..Poems must be 10-20 lines in length, and have at least -7- words per each line..Poems must have a title,definable topic, and show progression of theme..Chronological, spacial, or order of importance may be used to enhance your products. Poems may typed in script, or regular format and must have a title..Please include a picture to represent your theme...

Search [|Google] for Poet Writing Rubric Student _ Date Course Assignment 1 low 2 3 4 high Comments A CHIEVES THE INTENDED PURPOSE IN THE WRITING TASK Demonstrates awareness of purpose and audience Fulfills assignment directions Adheres to manuscript form F ULLY AND SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPS IDEAS Formulates a focused and defendable thesis Includes an effective introduction and conclusion Adequately develops the thesis with specific support Presents ideas that are clear, insightful, and thought-provoking O RGANIZES IDEAS EFFECTIVELY Organizes major ideas logically and consistently Organizes supporting ideas logically and consistently Provides transitions which smoothly link ideas Maintains a clear focus A DHERES TO RULES IN MECHANICS AND STYLE Proofreads to ensure correctness Uses correct and varied sentence structure Uses standard English Uses language which is clear, concise and appropriate O VERALL ry styles.http://ca-rhapsodicwritings.wikispaces.com/