PBH - Poetry Portfolio Lesson on the Blogspot

Hello 421,

In order to submit your poetry portfolio project on May 4th, you will have to write a poem each day or in a couple of days (depending on you) using the lessons posted on the blogspot. Please read the outline that I gave you in class last week. In addition, look at the student sample portfolios  that I have placed in a red bin inside the classroom. If you don't see it please ask. It is your responsibility!

Please write a poem for each of the literary devices that I have posted on the blogspot. Yes, this will be a very long blog, but at least you don't have to take any notes in class. : )

Each literary device has an example as well as a link to a website for you to see other examples. Please use your time wisely!

421 and 412 (a.k.a 424) You will receive a notebook as soon as Ms. Lucy delivers it to my classroom. As soon as you receive it, you must decorate the cover to represent who you are as a person.
I. Lesson One - Metaphor/Simile

A metaphor compares two unlike things or objects without using the words "like" or "as".

Example of a METAPHOR POEM
A friend is an open hand
A friend is a happy land
A friend is a pot of gold
A friend is someone I can hold
A friend is a beautiful flower
A friend has a lot of power

For more: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/other/metaphor-poems.asp

II. Lesson Two - Simile

A simile compares two unlike things or objects using the words "like" or "as".

Your Feet
Your feet smell so bad,
just like limburger cheese,
that I'm holding my nose tight
between my two knees.

by Denise Rodgers

For more: http://www.funny-poems-for-free.com/funny-simile-poems.html

III. Lesson Three - Imagery

Imagery poems draw the reader into poetic experiences by touching on the images and
senses which the reader already knows. The use of images in this type of poetry serves to intensify the impact of the work.

Example of Imagery in Poetry

Spring
The newborn flowers blossom
in all sizes and vivid colors.
When you walk by, their sweet
and luscious aromas ensnare you..
The beautiful butterflies titter
Around the light grassy areas.
The trees are full of lush, dark green leaves.
Spring is when you can really savor
the intense scent of nature.
For more: http://www.mywordwizard.com/imagery-poems.html
IV. Lesson Four - Haiku

"Haiku" is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme.

Example of Haiku

Green and speckled legs, (5 syllables)
Hop on logs and lily pads (7 syllables)
Splash in cool water. (5 syllables)

For more: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/haiku-examples-of-haiku-poems.html

V. Lesson Five - Onomatopoeia

Onomatopoeia are words that sound like the objects they name or the sounds those objects make.

Example of Onomatopoeia

Slam! Slam!
Go the car doors.
Jangle! Jangle!
Go the house keys.
Jiggle! Jiggle!
Go the keys in the door.
Squeak!
Goes the front door!
Thump! Thump!
That is me running down the stairs.
Guess what?
Mom and Dad are home!!
For more: http://www.mywordwizard.com/onomatopoeia-poems.html

VI. Lesson Six - Alliteration

Alliteration is a device used in writing, often in poetry, in which the beginning consonant is repeated in all or most of the words in a line or sentence. "She sells seashells by the seashore" is one common example. "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is another.

Example of Alliteration in Poetry

Don't delay dawns disarming display.
Dusk demands daylight .
Dewdrops dwell delicately
drawing dazzling delight .
Dewdrops dilute daisies domain.
Distinguished debutantes . Diamonds defray delivered
daylights distilled daisy dance.
For more: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~poems/ps/html/alliteration_examples.html

VII. Lesson Seven - Personification

Personification in poetry is when you make a thing, idea, or an animal do something only humans can do.

Two Sunflowers
Move in the Yellow Room.

"Ah, William, we're weary of weather,"
said the sunflowers, shining with dew.
"Our traveling habits have tired us.
Can you give us a room with a view?"

They arranged themselves at the window
and counted the steps of the sun,
and they both took root in the carpet
where the topaz tortoises run. William Blake
(1757-1827)

For more: http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/personificationclassics.html

VIII. Lesson Eight - Hyperbole

A hyperbole poem often exagerates and stretches the truth just a little bit.

Example of Hyperbole in Poetry

Appetite
In a house the size of a postage stamp
lived a man as big as a barge.
His mouth could drink the entire river
You could say it was rather large
For dinner he would eat a trillion beans
And a silo full of grain,
Washed it down with a tanker of milk
As if he were a drain.

For more: http://www.mywordwizard.com/hyperbole-poems.html

IX. Lesson Nine - Concrete Poetry

A concrete poem is a poem that forms a picture of the topic or follows the contours of a shape that is suggested by the topic.

To understand concrete poetry, you must visit:
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=concrete+poetry+&qpvt=concrete+poetry+&FORM=IGRE#x0y170

X. Lesson Ten - Freestyle/Lyrical Poem

Freestyle poetry is exactly that. It is a type of poetry that has no set pattern or style. Most of the time, freestyle poetry rhymes. Since most poetry is freestyle and rhymes, most people are under the false immpression that if the verse dosn't rhyme, it isn't poetry. Freestyle poetry can be fun to write. None of it has to make sense so it can be humorous. It can also be serious and have a lot of depth to the subject. This is a very flexible style of poetry and that is why a lot of different people enjoy writting this type of poetry.

To read an example, visit: http://www.teenink.com/poetry/all/article/38492/Lyrical-Freestyle/

Poetry Portfolio Outline

Due: May 3, 2012

For Poetry Night Café and Floetry Freestyle Friday in June (Date TBA)

The poetry portfolio is due on May 3, 2012, Poetry Night Café will be on May 12, 2012 and Floetry Freestyle Friday will be in June (the date will be announced at a later time). For this project, you will need to purchase an art sketch pad, 70 page spiral notebook or marble notebook. Decorate the cover of your sketch pad/notebook and type and paste the outline (which is your table of contents [T.O.C.] ) of your portfolio on the inside of the sketch pad/notebook. Please do not leave the T.O.C. as it appears below this paragraph. Where it says “Title of Poem” you should type the title of your poem and the literary device you used following the order you see below. The cover of your sketch pad/notebook should represent you or your poetry. Basically, if someone were to look at your portfolio they should be able to tell what kind of person you are. Also, the cover should have your name (first, last), grade and year in some creative way. You can use personal pictures, clip art, google images, or your own personal drawings. Next to each poem there should be images or pictures (drawn or printed) that represent the feelings, ideas or colors of your poem. The picture or drawing will be on the left side and the poem on the right side or vice versa. All poems must be edited and typed before submitting it on the due date. Please note that only one poem per literary device is required for entry. There should be no less than 10 poems (1 poem per literary device) that will be required for your portfolio. Out of the ten poems, one should have evidence of rhyme scheme (i.e. abab or aabbaabb). There are ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!! The outline is as follows:

Poetry Portfolio Outline

*  “Table of Contents”                                                                                       I

*  “Title of Poem” – Metaphor                                                                     Pages 1-2

*  “Title of Poem” – Simile                                                                          Pages 3-4
  

*  “Title of Poem” – Imagery                                                                       Pages 5-6

*  “Title of Poem” – Haiku                                                                           Pages 7-8

* “Title of Poem” – Onomatopoeia                                                              Pages 9-10

* “Title of Poem” – Alliteration                                                                    Pages 11-12

* “Title of Poem” – Personification                                                              Pages 13-14

 

* “Title of Poem” – Hyperbole                                                                      Pages 15-16

* “Title of Poem” – Concrete                                                                         Pages 17-18

* “Title of Poem” – Free Style/Lyrical Poem                                                 Pages 19-20

* Other Poems                                                                                                 Pages 21-

Holiday Packet Reminder

Hello,

I hope you have enjoyed your vacation thus far and are looking forward to the warm days ahead. However, this is just a reminder that the packets are due on Monday 4/16. All sections provided in the NYS ELA test practice packet must be completed. Any section that requires you to write a short or extended response but there is no space provided for you to write, please use common sense and use loose leaf to write your response. No space provided for your answer does not mean that you cannot answer it!

In addition to your short and extended responses, please use the writing strategy I taught you in class such as the one and only T-E-C method. You don't need to use the Hook-3-T, CA-R1-R2 or The Bottom Line methods because the state test does not require you to write argumentatively. The T-E-C method is the best one to use. Please incorporate parts of the question and author's name into your topic sentence and find three pieces of evidence (only if the test does not specifiy the number of details to use) that ANSWERS THE QUESTION by stating "For example...". Lastly, provide your commentary after each example taken from the text that relates to how the example you've just stated answers the question. However, please don't start off your commentary by saying, "This is correct because..." or "This answers the question because..." it is just TACKY! If you do start with that in your mind cross off those first few tacky phrases and whatever else is left is your "untackified" commentary to the evidence you provided.

If it is an extended response, you will need to use the T-E-C method twice with a conclusion. The reason you will need to repeat this method twice is because you will be asked to compare and contrast two passages/articles.

Just remember T-E-C-E-C-E-C! Sing it like a song to help you remember the acronym. When you return with your completed packets you must use this method to ensure you get the most if not all points for your answer. Trust me this is exactly what the test graders are looking for. Just make sure to read the questions and instructions carefully so you will know the best details to select from the text. Please BEWARE, that most students believe that if they write anything down and it "looks good" they'll receive full points. WRONG! The details you select MUST answer the question.

I believe you can do it! Use the T-E-C method and the rest is up to you!

Be ready to practice how to answer poetry multiple choice questions and short answer questions when you return.

See you Monday! : )