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WebQuest . Intro Tasks Task 1 : Guide to Poetry Resources Resources Task 2 : Analyzing Poems Resources. Task 3 : Original Poetry Learning Advice Task 4 : Reflection End Product Citation Information Evaluation Conclusion. Table of Contents. Introduction.

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  1. WebQuest

  2. Intro Tasks Task 1: Guide to Poetry Resources Resources Task 2: Analyzing Poems Resources Task 3: Original Poetry Learning Advice Task 4: Reflection End Product Citation Information Evaluation Conclusion Table of Contents

  3. Introduction As a member of writers at a local publishing firm, Po-Etree Inc., you and your working cohorts have written and published many children's books. You have written fairy tales, books about hobbies/crafts, pet-care books, science-fiction novels and novels about sibling-rivalries. Now your editor-in chief is looking to publish a collection of poetry.

  4. Introduction Continued… Poetry??!!! What would a group of writers who have the above writing resume know about poetry? The "boss" has given you an "assignment" to come up with a collection of "original" poetry that will make the "Top 10" best-selling List!! What you know about poetry you could probably put on the end of a "Pin Point" -- a writing "Pin Point" -- that is. And to make bad matters worse, the "boss" wants this work of art accomplished in a very timely manner. She has a deadline of two weeks, therefore you have an even shorter deadline. She has, however, offered each individual an opportunity for a "Big Bonus" if you meet the deadline early.

  5. Tasks… • Create a comprehensive list of poetic elements. • Locate 8 different forms of poetry and an example of each. • Analyze 4 poems from various authors on the same topic. • Write 4 original poems of your own. • Reflect on the writing process. • End product will be a booklet with all information collected and created.

  6. Task 1: Guide to Poetry • You will create a guide to poetry which must include the following: • Remember after you finish each task, you must check in with me before you move onto the next task.

  7. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetryboxdevicesexamples.htmlhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetryboxdevicesexamples.html http://www.buzzle.com/articles/basic-elements-of-poetry.html http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/ http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/virtualit/poetry/elements.html http://projects.uwc.utexas.edu/handouts/?q=node/40 http://www.wku.edu/3kinds/csbpoetryweb.html Resources for Task 1: Poetic Elements

  8. Resources for Task 1 :Types of Poetry • http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetryboxformexamples.html • http://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/append/AXF.HTML • http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/types.html • http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/197

  9. Task 2: Analyzing poems • You pick a general topic/theme, and then research (find) 4 poems which focus on this topic/theme. (2 poems can be from the internet and 2 must be from books) • Copy the poem with author to a word document. Don’t forget your citations for your citation page. • Analyze the poem- • Some Ideas for analyzing.. • Imagery (note the sense being used) • Poetic devices (metaphor, simile, allusion, conceit, etc.) • Sound devices (alliteration, repetition, rhyme, etc.) • The experience communicated by the poem • The mood communicated by the poem • Does the poem have a rhyme scheme?  If so, what is it? • What is the theme of the poem?  (love, death, protest, women's liberation, prejudice, revenge, poverty, spring, etc.) • What does this poem mean to you?  How does this/ doesn't this poem connect to you?

  10. Resources for Task 2:Analyzing Poems • http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/86 • http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ • http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetry.html • http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poetrycollections.html • http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/thematic_poems.html • http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/ • http://www.poetry-online.org/

  11. Task 3: Original Poetry You will choose 4 forms of poetry and create one original poem for each form (total of 4 new poems).

  12. Resources for Task 3:Original Poetry http://www.m-w.com/ http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ejudylightfoot/webpoetry.html http://www.rhymezone.com/

  13. Learning Advice • Remember that poetry can be written about many different things. Some suggested topics are: pets, hobbies, sports, school, emotions, best friends, food, clothes, a family member, the weather. These are just a few suggestions, but you may write about something not on the list. Check with me on an alternative topic before you begin composing your poetry. • It may also be helpful for you to have the internet browser and a word-processing document open "side by side" on the computer screen as you compose your poetry. This will allow you to use the Rhyming Dictionary and other resources/sites as needed.

  14. Task 4: Reflection You will write an 11 sentence paragraph reflecting on the process of writing poetry.

  15. End Product • After completing all 4 tasks, you will need to create a booklet with the following… • Cover with Graphic, Name, and Class information • Table of Contents Page • Task 1: Guide to Poetry • 10 Poetic elements • 8 types of poetry • Task 2: Analyzing poems • Task 3: Original Poetry • Task 4: Reflection • Works Cited Page

  16. Citation Example Works Cited Agee, Joel. "German Lessons: When Home Is Not Where the Homeland Is."Harper's Magazine Feb. 2001: 68-74.Auletta, Ken. World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies. New York: Random          House, 2001."Beginner Tip: Presenting Your Page with Style." Webmaster Tips Newsletter.          July 2000. NetMechanic. 12 Feb. 2001 <http://www.netmechanic.com/          news/vol3/beginner_no7.htm>.Blanchard, Kenneth H., et al. High Five! The Magic of Working Together.           New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc., 2001.Cave, Andrew. "Microsoft and Sun Settle Java Battle." The Daily Telegraph[London] 25 Jan. 2001: 36. Son of Citation Machine

  17. Evaluation

  18. BIG BONUS… If you turned in your project EARLY (Friday or Monday), you will receive an additional 10 points to your grade.

  19. Congratulations on completing your WebQuest poetry portfolio! • Ideally, you now have a better knowledge of what poetry can do for you as well as how to recognize good poetry and the elements of poetry. • Looking back on your research process, what went well?  What didn't go well? What else would you have liked to learn?

  20. Teacher Page • Introduction: • This unit is designed for a 7th and 8th grade Communication Arts students who are going to embark on exploration of Poetry. Students will gain a better understand of poetry which will enhance their writing of poetry. • LEARNERS: • Students will research elements of poetry and forms of poetry. They will also analyze 4 poems from various authors on the same theme. They will then write 4 original poems. They will reflect on the process, and their end product with be a booklet of all the information collected and created. • Language Arts Content Standards • Standard 1. Students apply a range of skills and strategies to construct meaning as they comprehend, interpret, analyze and respond. • Standard 2. Students set goals, monitor, evaluate, and reflect on their growth in communication arts. • Standard 3. Students select, interpret and respond to print and non- print material for a variety of purposes and audiences. • Standard 4. Students use the inquiry process and problem solving to synthesize information from a variety of sources and communicate their findings. • Standard 5.  Students use text to enrich personal experience and to connect to the broader world of ideas, concepts, and issues. • PROCESS: • Students will need at least 2 weeks in the computer lab and some library time to use printed material. I am a bit more structured so I set deadlines for the various tasks. They needed to check in with me before they proceed to the next task. WebQuest Designed by Jessica Cape jessica_cape@gfps.k12.mt.us updated February 2009

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