1. Poetry Mary Davis and Debbi Madson 6 th Grade Language Arts

2. Introduction This WebQuest will help the students to explore various poetry websites and find information on poetry. From there the students will create a compilation of original poetry.

3. Task Over the next 4 weeks you will be completing a poetry book that will be composed of 8 poems or more. You will learn about different poetry devices and styles in class and have the opportunity to explore interactive poetry websites to assist you in composing your own poetry book.

4. Process 1. Explore these websites: www.eioba.com www.gigglepoetry.com www.famouspoetsandpoems.com www.journalnegroed.org/PoemsforYoungPeople.pdf www.drgeorgeyoung.com/poems-to-young-people www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/poe/poeind.html www.poemhunter.com/william-blake/ www.poemhunter.com/edward-lear/ www.poemhunter.com/henry-wadsworth-longfellow/ www.poemhunter.com/emily-dickinson/ www.poemhunter.com/sheldon-allan-silverstein/ 2. Decide what types of poetry you are going to write. You must have a variety of at least 8 different types. 3. Either type or hand write your poems. Include a title for each poem and pictures. 4. Design a cover for your poetry book. 5. Create and include a table of contents.

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6. Evaluation Category4321 Cover and Title Page Contains 5 out of the 5 requirements: Title, Name, Date, Some type of Design or Picture, and a Table of Contents. Contains 4 out of the 5 requirements. Contains 3 out of the 5 requirements. Contains 2 out of the 5 requirements. Glossary Includes 16 terms and definitions. Includes 12 terms and definitions. Includes 8 terms and definitions. Includes 4 terms and definitions. Number of Poems 8 out of 8 Poems submitted. 6 out of 8 Poems submitted. 4 out of 8 Poems submitted. 2 out of 8 Poems submitted. Elements and Formatting The student creates a poem that is complete, creative and fits the format of all 8 of the chosen poems. The student creates a poem that is complete, creative and fits the format of 6 of the chosen poems. The student creates a poem that is complete, creative and fits the format of 4 of the chosen poems. The student creates a poem that is complete, creative and fits the format of 2 of the chosen poems. Illustrations Each page has artwork or photographs (clip art etc.) that are related to the poem. Most pages have artwork or photographs (clip art etc.) that are related to the poem. Some pages have artwork or photographs (clip art etc.) that are related to the poem. Little effort demonstrated. Grammar and Conventions No grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. Few grammar, spelling or punctuation errors. Careless or distracting errors. Problems in errors obscure the meaning.

7. Conclusion...and you are done! You now have a beautiful collection of your own poetry!

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