1. Gather a Portfolio of Poems Objectives: –To describe the purpose of writing poetry and the difference between poetry and prose. –To submit your portfolio of poems to the class ezine using the Writing Matters class ezine electronic publishing tool. Focusing Question: –How is poetry different from prose? http://www.writingmatters.org Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary

2. Mini Lesson June Jordan: Poetry is the maximum emotional impact using the minimum number of words. Adrienne Rich: …poetry can break open locked chambers of possibility; restore numbed zones to feeling…. Rita Dove: By making us stop for a moment, poetry gives us an opportunity to think about ourselves as human beings on this planet and what we mean to each other. Naomi Shihab Nye: Poetry is a conversation you have with yourself. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary

3. Writer’s Work Time 1.Open the Word document with the latest version of your poems. 2.Remove extra spaces, bold the titles of your poems and label each one with the proper subgenre of poetry (e.g., haiku, self-portrait) 3.Resave your poetry with a new name that includes the word “final.” 4.Go to the Step 4 activity called Submit Your Final Poems and upload your poetry. 5.Publish your completed poetry on Writing Matters. Follow the instructions on Publish on Writing Matters (Handout 4.2a). Do not use fancy fonts or “Word art” on the ezine. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary

4. How is poetry different from prose? 1.Go to the Step 4 activity titled Reflect on Writing Poetry. 2.Think about what you learned from writing poetry and post your reflections. –How did I make my voice heard through poetry? –How was I able to express myself and my world through poetry? –How did writing poetry differ from writing prose? 3.Post your goals for your future writing. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary