Poetry PortfolioIntro and directions

Directions: You will be compiling a Poetry Portfolio throughout the rest of our Poetry Unit. This portfolio will consist of a creative portion (some original poems that you will write) as well as a research portion. You MUST choose at least one option from each section (when options are given). You will have time in the computer lab, but you should begin WRITING before lab time.

SECTION 1 (10 points): Biographical “I Am From” Poem Begin each stanza with the words “I am From.” This establishes the pattern of

the poem. You must have a MINIMUM of 12 lines. Include specific, sensory imagery (use the five senses – sound, sight, taste, smell,

touch)

I Am From (excerpt) By WriterDancerLover http://www.teenink.com/poetry/all/article/47932/I-Am-From/

I am fromMy green blankey andClimbing out of my cribFrom playing mermaid in the bathtub.

I am from walking my dog,And the noise he made when I step on his tail.

I am from my sheep nightlight And Blue’s Clues and the Berenstain Bears.

I am from spinning untilI can’t tell where I am and Seeing the world upside-down.

I am from long days at schoolAnd hurrying home to watch Pokémon.From chocolate-chip cookies at Grandma’s house.

I am from July days in the poolAnd running through the sprinklers.

From my imaginary friends and The games we used to play like Doctor and patient and teacher and student.

SECTION 2 (10 points): Black-Out Poem

Choose an article that looks interesting to you, either the topic is interesting or the print is visually interesting, and look for words and phrases that appeal to you.Once you begin to narrow things down, black out the unwanted words using a marker. The result will be a unique blackout poem using words and phrases from the original article.Minimum – 25 words

Blackout Poetry

Making a newspaper blackout poem (time-lapse video)

Sources:• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/The-Sea-168886810?q=boost%3Apopular+sea&qo=65• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/Rendezvous-169313037• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/Eight-Years-168619741• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/Artificial-Heart-166392269• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/The-Secret-I-Know-165786997• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/From-the-Dirt-164309467• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/Scribbled-166837459• http://www.visualnews.com/2013/02/15/newspaper-blackout-poetry/• http://tychogirl.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/a-treatise-on-astronomy-redacted-poem-1/• http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/d5/71/ad/d571ad551b92a5032ea9c9fc550990

20.jpg• http://carriezona.deviantart.com/art/Dazzling-and-Untempered-257140972?q=boost%3Apo

pular+meta%3Aall+max_age%3A168h&qo=59• http://wp-blogs.moundsparkacademy.org/english8/2013/11/14/day-27-personal-symbolism-

and-blackout-poetry/• http://hphololol.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/wripro-blackout-poetry/• http://www.pinterest.com/pin/571746115164868275/• http://www.pinterest.com/pin/571746115164868225/• http://www.pinterest.com/pin/571746115164868226/• http://www.thepickygirl.com/?tag=blackout-poetry• http://delightfuldabblings.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/poetry-month-is-almost-here/• http://brainpopcorn.com/2012/12/10/found-poetry-in-altered-books/meg_leaving-town-poe

m/• http://brainpopcorn.com/2012/12/10/found-poetry-in-altered-books/batman_poem/• http://www.litdrift.com/2011/02/24/challenging-the-westboro-baptist-church-one-blackout-p

oem-at-a-time/• http://austinkleon.com/2005/10/21/newspaper-blackout-poems/• http://winfieldya.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/sign-up-for-blackout-poetry/

SECTION 3 (10 points): choose 1

Advice Poem or Self Image Poem

Begin with a list of 20 action verbs, arranged in a step pattern. Add thoughtful words of advice to the verbs. Note that my example is shorter than 20 lines, but yours MUST be 20 lines.

Example:

Take a risk. Challenge yourself. Strive to be the best. Encourage others Reach for the stars. Dare to dream.

This poetry describes you by using images of how you see yourself. Begin with “I used to be…” in one line, followed by “But now I am…” in the next. A variation of these might be “People assume I am…” followed by “But really I am…” Compose seven thematic stanzas (14 lines total). Consider other variations, but remain consistent within your poem. In other words, if you start with “I used to be” and “But now I am,” then STICK WITH THIS! Don’t switch to “people assume I am” in the middle!

Example:

I used to be a timid child, afraid of practically everything.

But now I am a courageous teenager, ready to face the world.

SECTION 4 (10 points): choose 1

Free Verse or IF (or WHAT IF) Poem

This type of poetry is free of rhyme and regular rhythm (meter). It may appear in several stanzas or in a single long stanza. Be sure to include examples of figurative and imagery. Free verse poetry attempts to capture the normal rhythms of ordinary speech. Attempt to write at least 15 lines. Choose any topic that interests you or one for which you hold strong feelings.

This form of poetry asks you to consider possibilities. Begin with the word “If” or “What if” and let your imagination flow. Write at least 15 lines. Use a rhyme scheme if you’d like.

Example:

If I were invisible, I’d explore every secret place on Earth.

If I were blind, I’d spend more time listening.

---or---

What if time suddenly ceased to pass?

What if zoos displayed different types of people?

SECTION 5 (20 points): Sonnet

This may seem intimidating at first, but that’s perfectly normal. The idea is to challenge yourself to create a form of poetry that has specific guidelines. The subject matter is completely up to you; not every sonnet has to be about love. We will cover sonnets in class one day, and you will receive more info then.

Requirements:-14 lines -iambic pentameter (or VERY close) - 10 syllables per line-rhyming pattern to match the guidelines of a Shakespearean or Italian (Petrarchan) sonnet

Please do NOT worry about this today. We will spend an entire class working on this soon!

SECTION 6 (15 points): Parody

Parody - a literary or musical work in which the style of an author

or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule.

To earn full credit, your parody must:

• include the ORIGINAL song and your NEW parody (see my example)• BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE (both versions)• be at least 15 lines long• follow the “rules” of the original – rhyme, meter, etc.

Song I will parody – “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast

Topic of “new” song – Acing a test!

   

Original song:  Be our guestBe our guestPut our service to the testTie your napkin 'round your neck, cherieAnd we provide the restSoup du jourHot hors d'oeuvresWhy, we only live to serveTry the grey stuff, it's deliciousDon't believe me? Ask the dishesThey can singThey can danceAfter all, Miss, this is FranceAnd a dinner here is never second bestGo on, unfold your menuTake a glance and then you'llBe our guestOui, our guestBe our guest 

Parody:  Ace the testAce the testStudy hard and do your bestRead the chapters in the textbookThe study guide provides the restGeometryAnd History Why, the schedule is so fullTry the vocab, it’s so easy Take an Art class, it’s not cheesy!You can write You can readAfter all, you will succeedAnd the learning here is never second bestGo on, take out your notebookRead the book and then you’ll Ace the testYes, the testAce the test  

Parody exampleWeird Al Yankovic

Your teacher was experiencing technical difficulties (again!). She will show you some fun parody examples next week

In the meantime, you all should check out Weird Al on You Tube for a good chuckle!

MODERN POETS PACKET (15 points): Modern Poets Packet

You will do some “mini-research” on three modern poets of your choice. Your teacher will provide you with directions for this at a later date.