Poetry Project-Due October 31

October 13, 2008
Students,
We are beginning our next Language Arts project on this week. You will need a poetry book. You may choose to buy one or check one out at your local library, if you do not already have one available for use. We will begin to discuss poetry more in depth on this Friday. You are encouraged to research more information about poetry, especially the different types.
The assignment is to read and log readings from the poetry book each day. (I will check to make sure that it is poetry reading for the next two weeks) Choose your favorite poem from the book and decide what type of poem it is (sonnet, free verse, etc.). Then you are to write your own poem of the same style and include both on a poster. The poster should include the title and author of the poem, type of poem, reproduction of poem and a poem written by the student of the same kind. You must also submit your own book of poetry with at least five different types of poetry included. The book should contain cover (we will do as a class), table of contents, dedication page, title page, and five different types of poems. Remember that projects are 40% of your grade. Remember to start now so that you will have a quality product in the end! Due October 31. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!

Parents,
We need volunteers for Thursday and Friday, October 23-24. Please email me and let me know that you will be able to come and help us get the projects off of the ground. We also need these items to help with project production:
Glue sticks, liquid cement, markers, scissors, contact paper of various colors or wall paper (May be donated at paint supply stores), poster board, cardboard cut into squares ready for book production, two per student is needed, white dental floss, large needles, printer paper
Please send by Tuesday, October 21 so that we will know what we have to work with.
Email: Tangelia.Terrell@imagineschools.com