Name:______CreativeAssignment

Prose versus Poetry

What’s the difference?

Part II. Poetry

1stDraft due Mon., January 29th for Block D; Tuesday, January 30th for Block A

FINAL DRAFT Due Wednesday, January 31 for Block D; February 1st for Block A

Directions: You will create a sonnet on the SAME subject you wrote your paragraph about. Remember that sonnets often present a comparison, a question, a dilemma, or an idea that is then expanded, answered, resolved, or proved/disproved. This unique structure obviously means that you will not necessarily write about the same traits that you did through your prose. The sonnet should be a unique, creative way to write about your subject/topic. Like most sonnets, your sonnet should present a clear mood shift or change in the poem; furthermore, keep in mind that sonnets are serious or dramatic in nature-they are not funny or whimsical. Consider all of these elements when you create your original poem. You may find that, while your paragraph focused on many aspects of your subject, your poem may only focus on one or a few images. Perhaps you will focus only on the memory associated with the object. The focus is up to you. You should not try to cram your paragraph into sonnet form. Rather, your sonnet is a new, fresh look at your subject. What you choose to share in the poem is up to you. Be creative!

Requirements and Rubric

Meter: Iambic pentameter (TRY AS BEST AS YOU CAN! It’s difficult.)

Literary Devices:TWO in addition to imagery and diction. Rhyme scheme does NOT COUNT;

it is part of the form

English Structure:Three distinct quatrains that are related in meaning; a couplet that concludes your original sonnet; a rhyme scheme of ABABCDCDEFEFGG

OR

Italian Structure:-Eight lines that are elated in meaning and then six lines that conclude your

original sonnet; a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA(CDECDE)-or a variation of

Prose versus Poetry

Sonnet Rubric

Category / 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Format / 14 lines. Correctly structured lines and mood shift according to sonnet style. Correct rhyme scheme. / 14 lines. Correctly structured lines and mood shift according to sonnet style.
Minor errors with scheme / One requirement missing, Errors with scheme. / More than one element missing. / We need to discuss the definition of a sonnet
Iambic Pentameter / Correct use of iambic pentameter!
Wow! / Nice work. Only minor errors. Impressive. / Iambic pentameter is inconsistent. You were struggling. / Numerous errors in meter. I don’t see any pattern emerging. / No apparent attempt at Iambic Pentameter. Irregular line lengths.
Original ideas, Continuity
of
Quatrains / Quatrains are related in subject and lead up to a closing couplet.
Overall ideas show time, effort, and thought. Mood shift/twist present. / Great ideas, yet room for improvement in regards to effort and creativity.
Mood shift/twist present. / Ideas are present, yet are disconnected and do not demonstrate full potential. Mood shift or twist unclear. / Lackluster details and effort. Ideas are not clear or connected.
Mood shift or twist unclear. / Minimal effort and creativity. I know you can do better.
Language Usage in sonnet / Excellent! Great depth of diction and imagery. Your two literary devices are well used. Mature devices chosen. / Diction and imagery are above average. Two other literary devices present. / Diction/imagery could be stronger. One of your two other devices lacks purpose. / Diction and imagery bland. One literary device is missing or both devices lack purpose. / Weak imagery and diction. Missing literary devices.

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