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=Poetry Project=

These are the directions for the Poetry Project:

**__Poet Project__**

As Mr. Keating from “The Dead Poets Society” would say, we write poetry because we are alive: “The powerful play goes on and you get to contribute a verse. What will your verse be?”

Each of these poets left an indelible mark on the world. People still read their “verses” long after their deaths. In groups, you will work to understand and appreciate that mark. Moreover, all these poems are on a similar theme. Can you figure out what that is? In groups, please do the following:

1) For each poet, read the biography and write 5 facts.

2) Read all of the poems for each poet.

3) For each poem:

A) Pick out a poetic device and label it in the poem. Write 1-2 sentences explaining how this literary device adds meaning to the poem.

B) Write 1-2 sentences explaining the meaning of the title.

C) Paraphrase each stanza. Write 1-2 sentences saying what each stanza is about

D) In 2-3 sentences, summarize the narrator’s message. What is the poet trying to tell us.

E) Explain why you like or dislike this poem in 3-5 sentences.

4) Pick your favorite poem to present to the class: A) Draw a color picture representing the action and/or meaning of the poem B) Present your poem aloud to the class. ** C) **Tell us why you liked this poem. **Every group member must have a speaking part somewhere in your presentation!**

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