5. POETRY
WORKSHOP
Get into your groups
Pass out your poems so that everyone in your group has a
copy
Take turns reading them aloud; Note obvious errors (typos,
spelling) by marking on the text as the reader reads.
Read everyone’s poetry before making comments about
content, style, and conventions.
Use the handout as a guide for your comments. Ask
yourself the 11 questions about each poem. Where should
the writer focus his or her efforts in revision?
Write on the page of poetry. Use the margins or the back
for your comments.
DO NOT write on the poetry revision workshop handout
6. STEPS TO REVISION: AT
HOME
1. Carefully and thoughtfully review the suggestions
your readers have given you.
2. Make the changes that will improve your poem
3. Put aside the poem for several hours or longer. This
kind of literal space/time distance will allow you to gain
some objectivity.
4. Revisit your poem and the revision suggestions.
5. Make further changes
6. Read your revised poem aloud
7. Revise again
7. HOMEWORK
Post # 6: Project #1: Due
Friday (Week 4) before
noon.
Reminder about Writing
Submissions:
All out of class assignments are to
be submitted via Kaizena. Do
not wait until the last minute to
submit in case you have
technical difficulties. If you
cannot upload to Kaizena after
carefully following the
directions on the presentation,
you may email me your project
to prove you have it done.
Make an appointment to see me
in my office on Monday, and I
