Name: ______Period: __

Now, it’s your turn to become Shakespeare!

Now, you are to write an original sonnet. Here are the requirements:

  • 14 lines
  • Iambic pentameter
  • ABAB CDCD EFEF GG rhyme scheme
  • Subject is romantic love
  • Starts with a question or problem
  • Contains a turn (indicated by “but” or “so”)
  • Ends with a strong conclusion

Use the grid below as a workplace to devise your sonnet. When you have worked out the correct number of syllables per line, type your final copy.

U / / / U / / / U / / / U / / / U / /
1 / A
2 / B
3 / A
4 / B
5 / C
6 / D
7 / C
8 / D
9 / E
10 / F
11 / E
12 / F
13 / G
14 / G

Name: ______Grade You Earned: ______

Sonnet Evaluation: I can grade myself!
Complete the following form and hand in with your sonnet.

Does your sonnet have:

____ 1. 14 lines

____ 2. iambic pentameter

____ 3. rhyme scheme (show me)

  1. ______
  2. ______
  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______
  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______
  1. ______
  2. ______
  1. ______

G. ______

____ 4. Subject Matter about Love (explain it): ______

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___ 5. A turn or a twist (explain): ______

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___ 6. Verbal cleverness (Give the example and identify type, e.g., pun, personification, oxymoron, hyperbole, etc.)
______

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If you have done the above, give yourself a “B.” For each of the following, add half a letter grade. For example, B +1 = B+; B + 2 = A- ; B + 3 = A.

___ 7. Surprising Opening (tell me how it’s “catchy”) ______

___ 8. Three different patterns of imagery (point them out)______

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___ 9. A sound device other than rhythm or rhyme (name by type and example. For instance: alliteration- sweet smelling.): ______

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