Writing Assignment 1:
Poem
Content
- Write
a poem of any length and in any form you wish: formal, blank, or free
verse. Make appropriate use of all
the concepts we have discussed so far. Above all, show, don’t tell.
- You
will be graded on your ability to work with at least four of the following
poetic skills: rhythm and meter; figurative language; imagery and
abstraction; concrete significant details; poetic action; and voice,
persona, and point of view.
- While
you do not need to write scansion marks on the poem you hand in, you are
advised to consult the different kinds of meter discussed in your
textbook’s appendix, choose metrical feet that are appropriate to your
purpose, and use a dictionary to check the scansion of your poem as you
compose it.
- Read
your poem aloud before you hand it in. Does its rhythm sound correct to
you?
- You
will read your poem aloud to the class on the day that it is due. I and
your fellow students will ask you questions about how you went about
composing it, so come to class prepared to talk about it.
Format
- Your
poem may be as short or as long as you wish; however, it must be long
enough to demonstrate your ability to work with at least four of the
skills we have discussed.
- You
must type your poem in Times 12 font. Do not italicize your poem.
- Put
your name and a title for your poem in the upper right hand corner of your
page. You may also choose to write an untitled poem.
Conferences and Due Dates
- Optional
individual conference to discuss your poem with your professor will be held
during our class period on Thursday, Feb. 7; if you wish to see your
professor for a conference, stop by his office in Fine Arts 127 either
during your class period or during his office hours.
- The poem is due in class and on
turnitin on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
- You
must both submit your poem to turnitin.com and bring a printed copy
to class.