Poetry Assignments

You are now ready to begin your poetry web journey. All materials will be kept in your poetry folder. Write your name on all papers that you include in your folder. You will turn papers in during each step. Due dates are listed for each step as well as how many points each assignment is worth.

Steps:
1. Click on the links below to practice figurative language/literary terms. You will need to show your teacher your word play scores before you move on to the figurative language quiz. Take the figurative language quiz and show your teacher your score. You need to do this before moving on to step 2! You will be given points for showing your teacher your scores. If you finish early, move on to step 2.

Word Play: 20 pts. (5 pts. each)
Figurative Language Quiz: 15 pts.


Due: September 20, 2011 (end of class)

Word Play 1: http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmatch/sm1.htm

Word Play 2: http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmatch/sm2.htm

Word Play 3: http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmatch/sm3.htm

Word Play 4: http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/lang/lmatch/sm4.htm

Figurative Language Quiz:
http://www.quia.com/quiz/449371.html

**Show your teacher your scores before moving to the next step! Remember it is worth points!

2. Complete the simile and metaphor worksheet that was given to you. Turn this worksheet into your teacher for a grade. You may complete this at home for homework. 31 pts.

Due: September 21, 2011

3. You will create and follow the directions for five instant poems using the website below. The poem titles to select are located on the left side. Each poem is worth 5 pts. each. Make sure that you use spell check. Points will be deducted for spelling errors. You will need to place these poems in your poetry folder.

http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/newpoem.htm

Due: September 23, 2011

a. You must first select the poem called, “Some of My Best Friends are Metaphors." After you create the poem, click submit/create the poem, then copy and paste it into word. Remember to save the file under your name. Include the Title of the poem and your name. Then, print a copy to include in your folder. 5 pts.


b. Choose two poems of your choice. After you create the poem, click submit/create the poem, then copy and paste it into word. Remember to save the file under your name. Include a title for each of your poems and remember to type your name on your paper. Then, print a copy to include in your poetry folder. 10 pts.

c. Choose two other poems of your choice. Follow the same steps above and include in your poetry folder. Be sure to include a title for each of your poems and your name. 10 pts.

d. Select one of your poems to post and comment on blogger. You will need to log in as anonymous if you do not have a google account. Make sure you give your name and class period in the comments section so you may receive credit. You may copy and paste your poem into the comments section. 5 pts.

e. Comment on one other person's poem. Comments will be checked by the teacher before posting. Do not forget to put your name and class period in the comments section so you will receive credit. 5 pts.

f. Figurative Language Quiz on September 23, 2011 20 pts.

** You may add clipart to your poems! All work in your poetry folder will be shown at back to school night!

If you finish early, you may use the following site to and select a link of your choice.

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills-7th-langbuilders.htm