This document provides instructions for a poetry assignment asking students to write poems in 6 different genres after researching various poets and poetry forms. Students are asked to fill out worksheets about the poets and genres they explored. They will then draft and revise 6 poems in different forms before selecting their favorite to submit to an online poetry contest. Students will compile their work and submission information into a folder to turn in for evaluation. The goal is for students to gain exposure to different types of poetry and poets to help them discover their strengths and interests.

1. Discovering Poetry Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] A WebQuest for 8 th and 9 th Grade (Multi-Genre Poetry Assignment) Designed by: Ms. Welsh and Ms. Moore Ms. Lindsey Welsh and Ms. Mackenzie Moore [email_address] or [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Uploaded on February 13, 2005 by surrealmuse

2. Introduction Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] You are an aspiring poet. You want to take a crack at as many different types of poetry before you decide which type of poetry is the best fit for you. This assignment will allow you to write in six or more poetic forms before deciding which form you like the best. Along with poetic formats, you will also research different famous poets who have influenced poetry in general throughout the years. They may help you discover your inner poet. Everyone can be a poet…so…WHAT KIND OF POET ARE YOU? Uploaded on October 2, 2006 by Stephanie Town

5. Rubric Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ]

6. Conclusion Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] Congratulations! Do you feel more like a poet? Well, you should! You have completed at least six different types of poems and you have the chance to win on your online poetry contest. Uploaded on April 12, 2005 by M3Li55@

7. Credits & References Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Teacher Page ] www.poets.org www.world-class-poetry.com http://www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk/index2.htm www.poetry.org www.poetry-online.org/writing-poetry.htm www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_forms.asp www.types-of-poetry.org.uk www.shadowpoetry.com www.emule.com/poetry/ Submission Websites www.poetryamerica.com www.speakuppress.com For the latest version of this template and training materials, go to: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group Uploaded on October 1, 2007 by The Blackbird

8. Discovering Poetry (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 8 th and 9 th Grade (Language Arts) Designed by Lindsey Welsh and Mackenzie Moore Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion [email_address] or [email_address] Uploaded on February 13, 2005 by surrealmuse

9. Introduction (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page You are an aspiring poet. You want to take a crack at as many different types of poetry before you decide which type of poetry is the best fit for you. This assignment will allow you to write in six or more poetic forms before deciding which form you like the best. Along with poetic formats, you will also research different famous poets who have influenced poetry in general throughout the years. They may help you discover your inner poet. Everyone can be a poet…so…WHAT KIND OF POET ARE YOU? Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Uploaded on October 2, 2006 by Stephanie Town

10. Learners (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This lesson is for 8 th and 9 th grade language arts students. This lesson is exclusively for the language arts concentration so no prior components from other subjects will be needed for the student to be successful. This will act as the student’s first introduction to poetry therefore expectations and prior knowledge will vary depending on the student. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Uploaded on November 11, 2007 by Nikka Melt

11. Curriculum Standards (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion STANDARD 1: Students read and understand a variety of materials. GRADES 9-12 As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes • using a full range of strategies to comprehend essays, speeches, autobiographies, and firstperson historical documents in addition to the types of literature mentioned above. STANDARD 2: Students write and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences. GRADES 9-12 As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes • using fictional, dramatic, and poetic techniques in writing; STANDARD 4: Students apply thinking skills to their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. GRADES 9-12 As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes • recognizing an author's point of view, purpose, and historical and cultural context; • using reading, writing, listening, articulate speaking, and viewing to solve problems; • knowing what constitutes literary quality based on elements such as the author's point of view, the author’s selection of significant details, theme development, and the author's reflection of events and ideas of his or her lifetime STANDARD 5: Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant information from a variety of media, reference, and technological sources. GRADES 9-12 As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes using strategies to gain information from journals, research studies, and technical documents; and • using available technology to access information, conduct research, and produce a carefully documented product. STANDARD 6: Students read and recognize literature as a record of human experience. GRADES 9-12 As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes reading, responding to, and discussing novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction, content-area and technical material, plays, essays, and speeches; using literary terminology accurately, such as theme, mood, diction, idiom, perspective, style, and point of view; developing and supporting a thesis about the craft and significance of particular works of literature, both classic and contemporary, from a variety of ethnic writers.

14. Evaluation (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page If a student can successfully produce six different types of poetry than the lesson will be a success. Since this is a sort of self taught activity, some students will choose the safe route while others will try out their creative side. Just as is the case for all creative writing, some students may really excel while others fall flat. As long as the students do their best and you can tell that they have tried on each poem, it is important to reward them for their achievement. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Rubric

16. Conclusion (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page This is a fantastic lesson for students who are just starting out with their exploration into the world of poetry. It gives them a good run down of many different poetic forms and the influential poets who made each method of poetry famous. If a student has acquired prior knowledge about poetry from another class, this lesson also acts as a follow up or extensive study of particular poets and their poetry. It is also allows for many different types of learning styles. This lesson reaches the research based learners as well as the creative learners who respond best to hands-on learning. Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Uploaded on April 12, 2005 by M3Li55@

17. Credits & References (Teacher) [ Student Page ] Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page www.poets.org www.world-class-poetry.com http://www.poetryzone.ndirect.co.uk/index2.htm www.poetry.org www.poetry-online.org/writing-poetry.htm www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_forms.asp www.types-of-poetry.org.uk www.shadowpoetry.com www.emule.com/poetry/ Submission Websites www.poetryamerica.com www.speakuppress.com For the latest version of this template and training materials, go to: The WebQuest Page and The WebQuest Slideshare Group Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Uploaded on October 1, 2007 by The Blackbird