Poetry Portfolio: (total of 195 marks)

Poetry Portfolio: (total of 195 marks)
Assigned on Day 1:
1) Create your own examples of poetic devices on the handout provided by Miss Blake. (7 points)
Assigned on Day 2:
2) Answer the questions about “Mother to Son” and “Dear Mama” on the handout provided by Miss
Blake. (20 points)
3) Find a song with at least 5 examples of poetic devices. Print out the song lyrics along with the
title and artist and highlight the poetic devices in the song. Explain why the lines you highlighted are
examples of poetic devices. (Remember – keep the lyrics appropriate for school!) (12 points)
4) Write a short 6-8 sentence paragraph about why you chose the song you did in part 3. Remember to
include a topic sentence, supporting evidence with transitions, and conclusion. (10 points)
Assigned on Day 3:
5) Write an original haiku using the guidelines provided by Miss Blake. Type up the good copy and
include a picture (a picture from the internet is fine, so long as it relates to the poem). (10 points)
6) Write an original cinquain using the guidelines provided by Miss Blake. Type up the good copy and
include a picture (a picture from the internet is fine, so long as it relates to the poem). (10 points)
7) Write an original limerick using the guidelines provided by Miss Blake. Type up the good copy and
include a picture (a picture from the internet is fine, so long as it relates to the poem). (10 points)
Assigned on Day 4:
8) Write an original poem in the style of “th tomato conspiracy aint worth a whol pome” OR “This Is
Just to Say.” Choose only one of these styles and write a poem mimicking the poet’s style of
writing. Type up the good copy and include a picture (a picture from the internet is fine, so long as it
relates to the poem). (10 points)
Assigned on Day 5:
9) Answer the questions on “The Highwayman” placemat activity we worked on in class. Be sure to
complete the paragraph on the page as well. (34 points)
Assigned on Day 6:
10) Create a movie poster for “The Raven.” Include title, poet, and picture of a main scene in the poem.
(If you want, get even more creative with it and provide a movie slogan and actors for your poster!)
(10 points)
Assigned on Day 7:
11) Write an original slam poem about the topic given to you in class. You will be asked to present this
poem in a “slam jam” session on the last day of the unit. Type up a good copy of the poem and
include a picture (a picture from the internet is fine, so long as it relates to the poem). (10 points + 5
points for presentation)
Assigned on Day 8:
12) Write a persuasive paragraph to answer one of the two questions posed by Miss Blake.
Remember that a persuasive paragraph means you must persuade the reader of why your argument
is true. Include a topic sentence, supporting evidence with proper transitions, and a conclusion. (10
points)
13) Make a title page for your portfolio – you will need to put all of your work together in a duotang
with a proper title page. The title page should include your name, the date, and the class period. (7
points).
14) Include your quiz response page at the end of your portfolio. (30 points)
Bonus! - Write a limerick poem about Miss Blake – this will earn you 5 bonus marks for your project 