Name ______Period______

#3 Poetry TIC-TAC TOE: Poem Analysis
Read a variety of poems, choose 2 that you enjoy, and complete a form for each poem--that’s 2!
Poem Title: “______” Author:______
(Handwrite OR print & and paste poem here. If the poem is too long for this space, staple a copy to this sheet.)
Closely read and analyze the poem.
Classify the poem by TYPE / (narrative? lyric? ode? limerick? Ballad? other?)
How is
the poem structured? / How would you describe the stanzas--couplets? quatrains? cinquains? free verse? (search it !)
Which literary devices are
used in the poem? / __metaphor __irony __imagery __end rhyme __colloquial language
__simile __onomatopoeia __hyperbole __internal rhyme (informal/conversational)
__allusion __symbolism __tone __slant rhyme __ other: ______
__personification __alliteration __repetition __idiom __ other: ______
Place a check by the literary devices the author used in the poem. Label the devices in the poem.
Who is the speaker?
Who is the audience?
Summary of the
Poem
What is the theme?
#4 Poetry TIC-TAC TOE: PoetS
Select 2 poets you find interesting from the list of poets and read extensively to learn about EACH poet. Complete a form for each poet--that’s 2 forms!
Picture of Author
(Print a copy or draw.) / Birth date: ______
Death date: ______
Brief biography: / Interesting and unique facts about the poet’s work or the poet’s life:
What factors influenced the poet’s work (era in which poet lived)? / How is the poet’s work
relevant to the reader? / What can a reader learn from this poet and his/her poetry?

# 1 OR #9 Poetry Tic-Tac-Toe : sONG LYRICS

SONG 1 / SONG 2
Song Title
Artist
Genre of music
song belongs to
Structure of song
Tone created by
songwriter’s
word choice
Songwriters
use of
literary devices
(metaphor, simile, personification, rhyme, repetition, alliteration, allusion, other?
See list.) / List devices here. Label on the song lyrics. / List devices here. Label on the song lyrics.
Use of Language--
Formal? Informal?
Give 2 examples.
Summarize
the song
How does the
song affect
the listener?
Theme -- What is the underlying message?

Poetry TIC-TAC TOE: SONG LYRICS

Song 1 Lyrics
Title: “______” / Song 2 Lyrics
Title: “______”

MLA Format for Works Cited Page

As you conduct research, take notes/gather this information for three sources:

  1. Last Name, First Name of Author (skip if not given on the website)
  2. “Title of Page” (put this title in quotation marks)
  3. Title of Website (italicize this title)
  4. Medium (meaning, what type of source is this? --book in print? website? video?)
  5. Date of Access (use the correct format: day month year)
  6. Web Address Ex: <

Create a Works Cited list of sources in the box below by following the model. Put the information in the following order to create a listing for a Use MLA Style WORKS CITED FORMAT for at least 3 of the online sources you used during the poetry project.
MODEL: (Make sure your punctuation matches the model!)
Last name, First name of Author. “Title of the Web Page.” Title of the Website.
Web. Date of Access. Web address.
1 ______
______
2 ______
______
3 ______
______
# 2 Poetry Tic-Tac-Toe : Humorous Poems
Poem 1 -- copy here : / P0em 2 -- copy here : / Poem 3 -- copy here :
What makes poem 1 humorous? / What makes poem 2 humorous? / What makes poem 3 humorous?
Explain the structure of poem 1. / Explain the structure of poem 2. / Explain the structure of poem 3.
#7 Figuring out the poem “IF” -- by Rudyard Kipling
Closely read the poem for the purpose of analyzing.
❏Research and record 5 interesting facts about this poet/his writing.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Explain which figurative language and poetry devices Kipling uses in “If”.
What is the THEME of this poem?
What is the TONE of this poem?
How does the figurative language help develop the theme and tone?
IN YOUR OPINION . . .
What does the poem SAY?
What does it MEAN?
Why does it MATTER?
Who might find meaning in this poem?
#8 Lesson Change -- 3 Poems that all 8th graders should read.
1-You must Attach a printed or handwritten copy of each poem--that’s 3!.
2- Write paragraphs below explaining how you think students might connect, learn, and grow from reading EACH poem.
(Think like a teacher who is selecting poetry to create a lesson !)
Poem 1 -- paragraph
Write a paragraph explaining how students will connect, learn, or grow from reading this poem.
Poem 1 -- paragraph
Write a paragraph explaining how students will connect, learn, or grow from reading this poem.
Poem 1 -- paragraph
Write a paragraph explaining how students will connect, learn, or grow from reading this poem.
#6 Poetic FORMS -- Use your own paper if you need more space
❏Find three different forms of poetry and compare and contrast them--how are they alike? different
❏Provide an example of EACH form.
❏+10 Create your own example for each form.
1 / 2 / 3
How are these types/forms of poetry alike? Different?
Example 1 / Example 2 / Example 3
+10 points: Create your own example of each type on your own paper and attach.

Poetry Tic Tac Toe Project -- Summative grade!

Directions: In addition to the middle square, choose 3 squares in a row to complete .

Check the blocks as you finish a task.

My choices are #______, #______, and #______+ square #5: Works Cited Page.

1. SONG LYRICS _____/25
❏Listen closely to the words of songs you enjoy. Select 2 songs whose lyrics grab your attention. Neatly write the lyrics on your GO or print and tape them to the GO.
❏Complete an analysis of EACH song using the graphic organizer.
AZ Lyrics Lyrics Freak / 2.HUMOROUS POEMS ____/25
❏Research, select, and copy 3 favorite humorous poems ( ex: limericks, slams, free verse, narratives, etc.)
❏For EACH poem, give an explanation of what makes it humorous.
❏ For each, explain the structure. (number of lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, etc.).
Humorous Poems
Funny Poetry for Children / 3. POEM ANALYSIS _____/25
❏Read a variety of poems that interest you. Choose 2 that you enjoy.
❏Complete an analysis of EACH using the graphic organizer.
Family Poems, Kid Poems, Poems for Teens, Poems for Black History Month,
4. POETS _____/25
❏Select 2 poets you find interesting from the list of poets.
❏Read to learn about EACH poet. Use graphic organizer to record your findings.
Find your poets at
Poets.org
or
Poetry Soup / 5. WORKS CITED PAGE ____/25
Everyone does this one!
❏Use the MLA Guide to help you create a Works Cited page in MLA format.
❏You should have at least 3 sources.
Cite ONE source from each square of your tic-tac-toe.
CITE the SITE! / 6. POETIC FORMS _____/25
❏Find three different forms of poetry and compare and contrast them.
❏Provide an example of EACH form.
❏+10 Create your own example for each form.
Use this resource:
Poetry Forms at Shmoop
7. FIGURING “IF”* _____/25
❏Analyze the poem “If”
❏Read about the poet Rudyard Kipling and record 5 interesting facts about him as a writer.
❏Explain which figurative language techniques are used AND
❏Explain the theme and tone. How does the figurative language help develop thethemeand tone in the poem. / 8. LESSON CHANGE _____/25
❏Find and copy or print 3 poems that you think should be taught to ALL students in the 8th grade.
❏Write a paragraph explaining how ALL students will connect, learn, or grow from reading these poems.
Note: You may NOT use any poems you’ve used in other blocks. / 9. SONG LYRICS _____/25
❏Listen closely to the words of songs you enjoy. Select 2 songs whose lyrics grab your attention. Neatly write the lyrics on your GO or print and tape them to the GO.
❏Complete an analysis of EACH song using the graphic organizer.
AZ Lyrics Lyrics Freak

More resources: Poetry Out Loud --Find your poem and listen to it read aloud! Poetry 180