Repetition

Find a poem from your favorite poetry website that contains an example of repetition (either simple repetition of words, lines, or ideas, or alliteration, assonance, and consonance). Copy and paste up to 8 lines of the poem into the comments box, then identify which type of repetition is being used.

Iambic Pentameter

Post four lines of iambic pentameter here. Don't forget to sign your work! For a complete list of directions, go to www.scholastic.com/classhomepage

Rhythm and Meter

Copy and paste four lines of poetry from www.gigglepoetry.com into the comments box, then insert a "da dum" translation after each line of the poem.  For a complete list of directions, go to www.scholastic.com/classhomepage.

Rhyme Scheme

Copy and paste 8 lines of poetry into the comment box, then comment on the rhyme scheme (AABA, ABAB, etc.). For a list of complete directions, go to www.scholastic.com/classhomepage.

Ode

Post your ode in the comment box to the right, making sure that you have posted at least 12 lines. For full directions on this poetry assignment, go to www.scholastic.com/classhomepage.

Figurative Language Poem

Type or copy your figurative language poem into the comments box. Be sure to title your poem after the object that your poem is about. For complete directions on this post, go to www.scholastic.com/classhomepage.

Poetic Genres

Alright, ladies and gentlemen.  You have navigated here from the class homepage, www.scholastic.com/classhomepage.  You have read through the examples of your chosen genre.  Now it is time to develop a definition of this genre.  

1. What do each of the poems within this genre have in common?  Think about the number of lines, the pattern of syllables, the pattern of rhyme, and the message/content of the poem. 
2. Once you have found some common features, pick one of the poems within this genre to respond to briefly (describe what you like/dislike, discuss what the poem is about, describe your reaction, draw connections to something outside of the poem, etc.)

Lyrics as Poetry

Many of us are familiar with musical artists that write poetic lyrics. Choose a verse from a favorite song, and then create a post as follows:

1. Song Title
2. Artists Name
3. Write out the verse (appropriate lyrics only, of course!)
4. Discuss the emotion that you relate to  in this verse