"A word is dead,

When it is said,

Some say.

I say it just

Begins to live

That day."

Emily Dickinson

 

 

Poetry Notebook

 

A.     Materials required

 

•  Three ring binder

•  Eight index dividers labeled:

    1. Notes

    2. My Final Poems

    3. Rough Drafts

    4. Poetry Essays

    5. Best Poems Professional

    6. Song Lyrics

    7. Best Ninth Grade Poems

    8. Summary ("Statement of Integrity" goes in this section)

 

B.     Required sections in poetry notebook 

• Title Page: Name, "Poetry Notebook," illustration.

• Notes section for this unit*

• My Final Poems: copies of each poem you have written in this unit.  (Favorite/Least Favorite Food, Special Person, Special Moment, Wright Library Lawn, Theme for English 9, Sonnet, and 2 Haiku). *

• Rough Drafts: Drafts of poems found in “My Final Poems” section.  *

• Poetry Essays: Copies of the assignment sheets for in-class assigned poetry essays, your outline and rough drafts, and final copy graded by Mr. Dinkler. (Have assignment sheet with notes stapled to written essay)  *

• Best Poems Professional: Your favorite poems from published poets, 3 minimum.  *

• Song Lyric:  Copy of 1 song lyric, with one paragraph analysis explaining it.  *

• Best Ninth Grade Poem:  Copy of each student's best poem written in this unit.  *

• Summary: A formal two paragraph letter to Mr. Dinkler about what you learned from this project and what you like best about your portfolio (example). Put this in the FRONT POCKET of your binder.

• Statement of Integrity: Signed and dated. Put this in the FRONT POCKET of your binder.

• Binder Decorations: At least 3 poems, 2 song lyrics.