June 13 2013 - Alphabet Poems, Concrete Poems & Free Verse

Very productive double block.

1. New Marks & Silent Reading 20 min

2. Word of the day

3. Review of Final Exam Outline

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4. Homework check – 2 Acrostic poems &  place in poetry book

5. Alphabet Poems

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6. Concrete poetry or shape poetry is poetry in which the typographical arrangement of words is as important in conveying the intended effect as the conventional elements of the poem, such as meaning of words, rhythm, rhyme and so on.

It is sometimes referred to as visual poetry.

Example

7.Time to write 1 Alphabet poem & 1 Concrete Poem

8. When done work on your Title Page or Table of Contents. Finish up any missing poems.

9. Review of Free Verse & time to work on your two Free Verse Poems required for your poetry booklet.

Poetry Booklet Review of poems required - DUE MONDAY

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1. 1 Concrete

2. 1 Alphabet poems

3. 2 Acrostic poems (one must be student's name)

4. 3 Haiku

5. 2 poems from a found image

6. 2 poems from a personal photograph 
7. 2 Freestyle poems

Example of Free Verse Poetry Slam