My Poetry Jam Project

Hi everyone,

You will be creating your own poems now, which must be presented on both paper and in person (or on video)!

Part 1:  ROUGH COPIES MUST BE SHOWN TO MS. FAZIO BEFORE MOVING ON TO PART 2.

       Choose which 2 of the following 3 poems you would like to write: Sometimes I feel, Where I'm from and a free form poem.

1) The Sometimes I Feel poem should have at least 4 stanzas and should have 1 simile in each stanza. Try your best to include a lot of description in each stanza. (Please follow the outline and the examples.)

2) The Where I'm From poem should be at least 10 lines long. You must repeat the words I'm from throughout the poem and include description for each example of where you're from. (Please follow the examples.)

3) Your free form poem should be a meaningful mini story or anecdote about you or someone you know. You should have a main message or theme in your poem. It does not have to rhyme. It should have some flow or rhythm to it. It should be at least 15 lines long.

Part 2:  FINAL COPIES SHOULD BE NEAT AND CREATIVELY PRESENTED

   Present your two poems written or typed up neatly in a small booklet. The booklet should have a cover page, the two poems and a picture (drawn or printed) for each.


Part 3:  VIDEO OR ORAL PRESENTATION

Choose 1 of your 2 poems to either create a video or perform an oral recitation.
(We will create a rubric for grading each type of presentation.)

VIDEO: The video should have images relating to your poem. You must recite your poem with a lot of expression. Please pay attention to tone, speed and volume. You can also have background music.

ORAL RECITATION: You have to present your poem orally in front of the class. You are not allowed any notes or q-cards. You must use an expressive tone, as well as appropriate speed and volume when reciting your poem out loud to the class.