Poetry Portfolio Assignment: Pre-AP English
Assignment: Using your knowledge of poetry, construct a portfolio that shows you have a deep understanding about the themes, authors, terms and analysis of poetry.Requirements: Portfolio must be handed in in a 3-ring folder. Please ask if you are unclear about any portion. Failing to hand in a portfolio will result in a 0.
Organization: Please arrange the binder in the following order:
1. Table of Contents: This is the way your portfolio is organized. All of the pages in the portfolio should be numbered and coincide with the table of contents. Poems are in quotations marks; please include all author names. Must be typed.
3. Poems: Turn in a portfolio that includes poems...in this order:
A. Personal Section:
a. You need to have 3 poems that you have written over the course of this week. This cannot include any poems we wrote together in class.
b. With EACH poem, you need to have a visual attached. This could include a picture, drawing, collage, etc. Please be creative and make sure the visual represents the poem.
d. You are allowed to have one music selection for the entire portfolio. You do not, however, need to have any music.
B. Published Poems: You will find 6 poems that meet the following criteria: (poems cannot be ones read in class. Include in this order.)
A poem involving some kind of conflict
A poem about a social issue that concerns you
A poem about family
A poem written about courage
A poem that has a specific format/pattern
A poem with a simile or metaphor
C. A poem that describes YOU: (1)
This will be a poem that YOU feel reflects on your personality, hobbies, interests, passions or love. It should be a poem that YOU feel speaks to you when you read it.
Now for the fun part:
4. Reflections: You need to choose 3 poems and write a reflection piece that will come directly after the poem. This reflection piece must include the answers to the following questions: THIS WILL BE WRITTEN IN THE NARRATIVE FORM, NOT LIKE QUESTION/ANSWER, but like a paragraph.
a. Why you chose the poem to include in portfolio, why do you like/dislike the poem?
b. Feelings about the poem, what are they?
c. What literary terms in the poem – what are they, why are they effective? Give an example from the poem for each literary term.
d. Any predictions you can make about the poem? Why did the author write it?
e. What imagery is created in the poem? (This is opinion)
f. Must use poetry terms throughout all 3 reflections
g. Should be at least 1 paragraph long.
5. Letter: You need to also have one letter from someone who has read your portfolio. This person can be a parent, friend, teacher, family member etc. This letter should include:
a. Name and relation to you
b. Why this person liked/disliked the portfolio?
c. Any particular poems they liked/disliked. Why? (Make sure they note this!)
d. The letter should be formal, and we will talk about the format in class. (See attached.)
e. Letters SHOULD be typed. It would be much better if they were typed, and you’ll receive an extra 2 points if it is typed.
f. Letter should be ¾ to one page in length.
6. Concluding Remarks: This is a final summary of what you learned, what you are proud of, and the strengths/weaknesses of the portfolio. It should be no longer than a page and no less than ½ a page. You can use personal pronouns.
7. Portfolios should be unique and should not include duplicate poems from peers in any classes.
Creativity: Make sure your portfolio is using different poems by different authors. Make sure your visuals are different; use your imagination. For example, don’t print all visuals out on the computer. An ideal portfolio is one that uses different senses, emotions, visuals, themes, and creativity. You cannot repeat any authors; this includes anonymous or unknown.
Student Signature:______
Parent/Guardian Signature:______Due Friday
By signing, you both understand the components of the project, expectations and concrete due date.