The Power of Poetry

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Switch To:	The Power of Poetry
Instructor	Ms. France
Subject(s)	English and Personal
Grade(s)	9 - 12
Due Date	03/24/2009 12:59 PM
Haiku
Harlem Renaissance High School Ms. France-Power of Poetry CourseDate: Unit #1/Project #1 Objectives: Students will be able to use imagery in their own work; students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of haiku structure Overview: One of the most recognizable poetry genres is haiku. A haiku is a Japanese poem that contains seventeen syllables—5 in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third. Haikus are usually about nature and that which is found within it. All haiku is full of imagery. Vital Vocabulary: syllable- a word or part of a word pronounced with a single, uninterrupted sounding of the voice imagery- words that appeal to and entice the senses Do Now: To help you get started with your poems, make a list of items that appeal to your senses during each season. For example, you may recall a cool drink of tangy lemonade on a hot summer day or the vibrant red color of the leaves in autumn. WINTER SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN Read the following haiku carefully. List all examples of imagery The warm August sun Shining brightly in the sky Warms me to my soul Assignment: Your task for the next two days is to write FOUR distinct haiku poems—one for each season. You must use as much imagery as possible and you must use at least one simile or metaphor in each haiku. Competencies addressedE04: Language AnalysisE06: Writing Process This assignment is due no later than Friday March 20, 2009. Harlem Renaissance High School Ms. France-Power of Poetry Course Date: Unit #1/Project #1 Objectives: Students will be able to use imagery in their own work; students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of haiku structure Overview: One of the most recognizable poetry genres is haiku. A haiku is a Japanese poem that contains seventeen syllables-5 in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third. Haikus are usually about nature and that which is found within it. All haiku is full of imagery. Vital Vocabulary: syllable- a word or part of a word pronounced with a single, uninterrupted sounding of the voice imagery- words that appeal to and entice the senses Do Now: To help you get started with your poems, make a list of items that appeal to your senses during each season. For example, you may recall a cool drink of tangy lemonade on a hot summer day or the vibrant red color of the leaves in autumn. WINTER SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN Read the following haiku carefully. List all examples of imagery The warm August sun Shining brightly in the sky Warms me to my soul Assignment: Your task for the next two days is to write FOUR distinct haiku poems-one for each season. You must use as much imagery as possible and you must use at least one simile or metaphor in each haiku. Competencies addressed E04: Language Analysis E06: Writing Process This assignment is due no later than Friday March 20, 2009.

Desired Results

Diploma Plus Core Subject Competencies: English Language Arts
English
- » E04 Language Analysis: Identify an author's use of language and literary devices appropriate to purpose, audience and task.
- » E06 Writing Process : Employ a wide range of writing strategies and processes to generate and edit written and oral communication.