Introduction+to+Poetry+(9H)

=Introduction to Poetry= = = Remember that your page should include at least one of the following: 1. an original poem written by the members of your group. 2. a "favorite" poem chosen by the members of your group. 3. a poem from the textbook. 4. the lyrics to a song chosen by the members of your group.

You do not have to include an analysis of your original poem, but you do have to include an analysis of the other poems you include on yoru page. Remember to use your literary terms when analyzing the poetry.

Any group that includes a parody of a famous poem will receive extra credit.

Attached is the scoring guide that we designed together in class. Please review it before you begin the assignment to ensure that you fulfill all of the requirements for the assignment. If you have any suggestions about how to improve the scoring guide, please email me or share your suggestions in class. I will evaluate you on all domains except collaboration. Your group members will evaluate you for this domain. I've also attached a list of poetry terms for which you are responsible. You will have to know these terms for the final exam, and you will have to incorporate these terms into your analysis of the various poems on your page.

Here is a list of the poems from your text book. You may choose any one of the six poems to analyze. "Caged Bird" by Maya Angelou "Blackbery Eating" by Galway Kinnell "Memory" by Margaret Walker "The Seven Ages of Man" by William Shakespeare Sonnet 30 by William Shakespeare "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost

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 * **Be nice.** Remember that comments always seem harsher in writing. Don't use sarcasm. Be supportive and positive; create a collaborative environment.
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