Due Dates:	3/12, Wed.:	pd. 3

3/13, Thurs.:	pds. 5, 6, 1

Reading & Writing Standards: 8.RL.4, 8.W.2, 8.W.5

Task: Create a short collection of poems written this quarter using imagery and figurative language to emphasize tone, mood, and theme in your poems. Provide an analysis of a published poem in paragraph or essay format.

Your portfolio should contain (size: ½ pg. min. – 8 ½” max):

Title page on the front, creative title of portfolio, NPD, colored and illustrated.

1 draft of each poem with revisions made.

Checklists for each piece of work and Evaluations filled out at the end.

Each poetry page should include (See Checklists):

Title (make up your own)

An original poem – not plagiarized! - typed or neatly written in ink (if it’s a shape poem)

Picture or artwork (design/decoration)

Poetry analysis page typed in MLA format

Grade: A (Exceeds):	4 original poems, 1 poetry analysis essay

Grade: B (Meets):	3 original poems, 1 poetry analysis essay or paragraph

Grade: C (Approaches):	2 original poems, 1 poetry analysis paragraph

Grade: D (Well Below):	1 original poem, 1 poetry analysis paragraph

*Poems to choose from: “Mother to Son,” “Where I’m From” (revised), “I Am” (Portrait Poem), “5th of July,” poetry stations, student choice (see me for approval).

*Analysis Paragraphs/Essays: “Mother to Son,” “Papa’s Waltz,” or “Road Not Taken”

Note: The above lists the opportunity for those grades but is not a guarantee; depends on the quality of work as listed in the Poetry and Paragraph/Essay Checklists.

Timeline (subject to change):

2/28, Fri.	5-2	ACT Prep / “5th of July” analysis; HW: write family poem

3/3, Mon.	3-6	ACT Prep / “5th of July”; HW: write family poem

3/4, Tues.	1-4	pds. 1-3: ACT/Explore Test; pd. 4: Poetry Portfolio; HW: write/revise poems

3/5, Wed.	5-2	Poetry Portfolio; HW: write/revise poems

3/6, Thurs.	3-6	Poetry Portfolio; HW: write/revise poems, get feedback from peers/parents

3/7, Fri.	1-4	Poetry Portfolio

HW: start finalizing and typing poems over the weekend; get feedback from teachers/peers/parents, add some artwork, follow the Checklists.

Get ¾ of the Portfolio done.

3/10, Mon.	5-2	Poetry Portfolio; HW: type up more poems, add artwork; follow checklists.

3/11, Tues.	3-6	pd. 3: Tripod Survey, pds. 4, 5: Poetry Portfolio; HW: Put booklet together

3/12, Wed.	1-4	pd. 1, 4: Put booklet together; pd. 3: Poetry Portfolios due; Circle share

3/13, Thurs.	5-2	pds. 5, 6, 1: Poetry Portfolios due; Circle share

3/14, Fri.	1-6	Portfolio Day – collect late Poetry Portfolios, 1 grade lowered.

Poetry Portfolio

Mom

2014-02-28

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