Name: ______

English 2A

Puritan Inspired Love (Devotion) Poem Assignment

Hard Copy Due:September 24, 2014

Turnitin.com Due:September 26, 2014 at 11:59pm

Value:40 point project

Format:Typed double spaced Times New Roman 12

Color Coding:Color coding MUST be complete PRIOR to the start of class on

September 24, 2014. No exceptions!

Goals:

  • To demonstrate a clear understanding of Puritan culture and values
  • To demonstrate a clear understanding of the Puritan Plain Style
  • To demonstrate an understanding of figurative language

Writing Task:

Imagine you have been transported back in time to the early 1600’s in Plymouth, Massachusetts. You are now in a society where religion is at the center of all aspects of life, even in your writing. In keeping with the Puritan tradition, you will put your writing skills to the test by creating your very own love poem that expresses your devotion to a particular love or crush in your life (it doesn’t have to be aimed at a real person, just use your imagination).

Using Anne Bradstreet’s poem “To My Dear and Loving Husband” as a model, compose an original poem that includes the following: rhyming couplets, inversion, a metaphor (or simile), spiritual devotion, an allusion, simple words, direct statements, and references to every day ordinary objects.

Pretend you are a Puritan and express your thoughts and feelings on love (or lack thereof) like Bradstreet does in her poetry. Remember, there are many different types of love—from a special person or celebrity, a favorite sports team to a hobby. Be creative and try to write about what inspires love in your own life while tapping into your Puritan knowledge base.

Name: ______

Puritan Inspired Love (Devotion) Poem Assignment

Writing Rubric:

When writing your “Puritan Inspired Love Poem,” make sure to consider all of the following elements:

_____ Poem reflects the Puritan culture and values by expressing

  • Spirituality, self-examination, devotion or love for God and heaven (or other recipient of your devotion). Please illustrate the concept of“grace”
  • You do not have to develop the concepts of “plainness” or “divine mission.”

_____ Poem adheres to the Puritan Plain Style of writing including:

  • simple words(underline at least 5 examples with pink marker/crayon/pencil)
  • direct statements(underline at least 5 example with orange marker/crayon/pencil)
  • references to every day ordinary objects (underline at least 5 example withblue marker/crayon/pencil)
  • inversion (underline at least 3 examples with redmarker/crayon/pencil)

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_____ Poem usesfigurative devices:

  • rhyming couplets
  • at least one metaphor or simile (underline green marker/crayon/pencil)
  • at least 1 allusion (underline with purplemarker/crayon/pencil)
  • you do not have to include a paradox
  • you do not have to develop an epic metaphor

_____ Poem utilizes proper spelling, word usage, and mechanics

_____ Poem is at least 8 lines (4 rhyming couplets)

_____ Poem is creative, thoughtful, and unique

_____ Turn in hard copy typed and double spaced and submit through TII