01+Poetry+Challenge

Poetry Challenge 2011

OK, so we've found that some of the class hate poetry, some are in the middle and some love it.

I think it's pretty fair to say that without experiencing LOTS of poetry, you can't possibly say for sure that you are not a fan. (Remember that art forms don't have to have a 'point' - it's all about your reactions.)

Here is a challenge for everyone. Over the next week, you need to read a wide range of poetry to find a style or writer that appeals to you. So you will need to find **__at least__ 2 poems** for each of these types, and then **write __your__ opinions** on them. You can look at the 'Mrs Abena' page for an example of how to do this. The forms you need to look at are:


 * 1) rap
 * 2) limerick
 * 3) humorous
 * 4) haiku
 * 5) sonnet
 * 6) ballad
 * 7) cinquain
 * 8) calligram
 * 9) free verse
 * 10) free choice (any other form(s) that do not fit into the above categories)

You will need a **definition** of each type of poem followed by examples and comments. You can do them in any order, but all must be complete. You may NOT use the same poems as another student.

If you love poetry this should be a pleasure for you - if not, it should be a developing experience whether you enjoy it or not - and that's what learning is all about - moving forward through the 'fun' stuff and the 'boring' stuff! I truly believe that there is a poem out there for everyone but no chance of discovering it if you don't look!

The deadline for this is **Wednesday 13th January** and I will be sending an email to parents to invite them to have a look at your work - not to check up on you but to comment on your selections and hopefully support your efforts.

Any questions or comments related to this task can be discussed by clicking 'Discussion' near the top of this page.