CE9+Poetry+Unit

=Poetry Objectives=
 * understand poetry terms and the elements of poetry
 * read and analyze poetry using these terms and elements

=**Poetry Elements**=
 * Five elements of poetry
 * Language of Poetry

=**Poetry Unit Plan**= Mr. Murphy's CE9: Poetry Unit Ms Hogue's CE9 Poetry Unit [] Poetry Links Poetry Unit Sequence

=Learning Poetry Terms=
 * Official CE9 poetry terms list
 * Get list and links to online definitions: Ms Hogue's definitions; Ted Nellen's Site; another site; another site
 * Work in teams to create a set of [|flashcards], print and study
 * One day for class team competition against other teams.

Reading

 * 1) Poetry books
 * 2) Poetry 180 site
 * 3) [|Poetry Links Page]

Journal

 * Each blog post needs to be at least 200 words but no longer than 300 words
 * Here are some questions to help you create your posts: Poetry Questions
 * Create a new category for this unit name: Poetry
 * Don't forget to create tags for each of your posts
 * Don't forget to link to the poem's online location
 * Each post needs one additional hyperlink to anything the writer thinks is meaningful.

Addie, see my blog for some more defined directions.

=Creating Poetry= Write your own poem and publish it on your blog.
 * Write a poem completely on your own.
 * Use an online poetry generator for help.
 * While free verse poems do not rhyme, you might enjoy playing with rhyme. Here is an online ryhming tool to help you.

Template for Poetry Journal Blog Posts

 * Somewhere in the first sentence or two, you must give the title (in italics and linked) and the poet's name.
 * Write why you like the poem or what it means to you. What is this poem about? How do you know? Be specific with this. Give reasons and examples to support what you say.
 * Also, point out something specific in the poem that connects to one of the [|five elements of poetry] found in the table at the top of this page. For example, if you found a metaphor in the poem, write it down and explain it. Or if there is a great image in the poem, show what it is.