An Introduction to Poetry WebQuest

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An Introduction to Poetry WebQuest

• Presenter
• Kimberly Oswald
• EDU 505
• Suggested Grade Levels 7-12

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Introduction

• Have you ever written a poem that you wanted to
  share with others?
• Are you reluctant to read or write poetry because
  it never sounds as good as everybody elses?
• Did you ever think of your thoughts, lyrics of
  songs, or words from a book as poetry?
• Poetry is a wonderful way to express ourselves.
  It is a form of literature that allows us to say
  what we mean through verse and lyrics, stanzas
  and shapes.

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Purpose

• Some people dislike poetry because they feel as
  though they cannot find the right words to fit
  the style or form of the poem. Others dislike
  poetry because they dont understand the many
  forms poetry can take.
• This WebQuest will introduce you to the history
  of poetry, poetic terms, the types of poetry
  available, poets and their biographies, poetry
  written by teens, and ways to read poetry aloud.

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Task

• You will be required to complete the following
  tasks
• Task 1 Write a brief biography of a poet of your
  choice. Include a brief summary of the poets
  life, a list of poems your poet wrote, and what
  distinguishes your poets work from others.
  Write a poem of your own that mimics the form and
  style of a poem written by your selected poet.
• Task 2 Decide which form of poetry you would
  prefer to write. After analyzing the critical
  components of that form, create a poem that fits
  into the type you chose.
• Task 3 Locate a picture that you particularly
  like. You may use a picture of your own or one
  from the internet. Write a poem using the
  picture as inspiration. Include at least three
  poetic devices in your poem. List each device
  and describe how the inclusion of these devices
  lead to a more language-rich poem.

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Process

• In order to get the information you will need to
  complete the three assigned tasks, you will need
  to follow the directions and links (resources)
  that are provided to you.
• You will need to write down some notes on the
  information you find to help you construct your
  products for the three assigned tasks.

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History of Poetry

• Use the following links to find out why poetry
  was created, the uses of poetry in preliterate
  societies, and where poetry originated from.
• History of Poetry
• http//www.poemofquotes.com/articles/history-of-p
  oetry.php
• History of Poetry
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_poetry
• What is Poetry?
• http//www.poetry.org/whatis.htm
• This will help you to form your opinion on which
  types of poetry carry the most meaning for you.

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Poetic Terms and Devices

• There are many poetic terms and devices that
  poets use to enhance their poetry writing. The
  use of these devices provide originality in
  poems. Take a look at some terms and
  definitions.
• Glossary of Poetic Devices
• http//www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/
  poetry2.htm
• Glossary of Poetic Terms
• http//rpo.library.utoronto.ca/display_rpo/poett
  erm.cfm
• Glossary of Poetic Terms
• http//highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072405228/s
  tudent_view0/poetic_glossary.html
• You will need to use at least three devices in
  your picture inspiration poem.

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Types/Forms of Poetry

• Many new and different forms of poetry are being
  created every day. Check out some sites that
  explain the different types of poetry.
• Poetry and Form
• http//www.poetry.org/whatis.htm
• Different Types of Poetry
• http//www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/
• Types of Poetry
• http//www.poemofquotes.com/articles/poetry_forms.
  php
• You will need this information to complete all
  three assigned tasks.

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Poets and Their Works

• There are many poets who have published their
  works in printed materials and on the world wide
  web. You can search the following links to find
  out information on poets, their lives, and their
  works.
• Quotes of Poets
• http//famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets_quotes.html
• Famous Poets and Poems
• http//famouspoetsandpoems.com/
• Popular New England Poets
• http//www.britannica.com/ebi/article-196297
• Poets (including a list of the Most Popular
  Contemporary Poets)
• http//www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/58
• Use this information to help you complete task
  one, the brief biography of a poet.

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Poems by Teens

• Teenagers can be poets, too! Many teens have
  shared their poems with the world via the world
  wide web. Many times, websites will pay to have
  you publish your poetry on the site. Other
  times, it is a great way to get your poetry out
  there and to publish it for the first time.
  These sites provide poems written by teenagers
• Teen Poetry Contest
• http//www.poetryamerica.com/teen-poetry-contest.a
  sp
• Teen Poems
• http//www.poetryamerica.com/teen-poems.asp
• Teen Ink Poetry Written by Teens
• http//teenink.com/Poetry/

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Poetry Comes Alive!

• Poetry comes alive when we share it with others!
  Whether we read poems silently while listening to
  the voice behind the poem or we read it aloud to
  an audience, there are some tips we should keep
  in mind to make the experience worthwhile and
  memorable.
• How Do You Read Poetry?
• http//garts.latech.edu/owl/literature/poetryguide
  .htmreadpoet
• Reading Lyric Poetry
• http//academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/c
  s6/read_lyr.html
• Reading Poetry
• http//www.bedfordstmartins.com/litlinks/poetry/re
  adpoet.htm
• Read your poems aloud to others to get their
  feedback. Practicing to read aloud your poems
  will help you to become more comfortable reading
  aloud in front of an audience.

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Resources

• Different Types of Poetry http//www.types-of-p
  oetry.org.uk/
• Famous Poets and Poems http//famouspoetsandpoe
  ms.com/
• Glossary of Poetic Devices http//www.kyrene.or
  g/schools/brisas/sunda/poets/poetry2.htm
• Glossary of Poetic Terms http//highered.mcgraw
  -hill.com/sites/0072405228/student_view0/poetic_gl
  ossary.html
• Glossary of Poetic Terms http//rpo.library.uto
  ronto.ca/display_rpo/poetterm.cfm
• History of Poetry http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
  History_of_poetry
• History of Poetry http//www.poemofquotes.com/a
  rticles/history-of-poetry.php
• How Do You Read Poetry? http//garts.latech.edu
  /owl/literature/poetryguide.htmreadpoet
• Poetry and Form http//www.poetry.org/whatis.ht
  m
• Poets http//www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/58
• Popular New England Poets http//www.britannica
  .com/ebi/article-196297
• Quotes of Poets http//famouspoetsandpoems.com/
  poets_quotes.html
• Reading Lyric Poetry http//academic.brooklyn.c
  uny.edu/english/melani/cs6/read_lyr.html
• Reading Poetry http//www.bedfordstmartins.com/
  litlinks/poetry/readpoet.htm
• Teen Ink Poetry Written by Teens
  http//teenink.com/Poetry/
• Teen Poems http//www.poetryamerica.com/teen-po
  ems.asp
• Teen Poetry Contest http//www.poetryamerica.co
  m/teen-poetry-contest.asp
• Types of Poetry http//www.poemofquotes.com/art
  icles/poetry_forms.php
• What is Poetry?http//www.poetry.org/whatis.htm
  

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Evaluation

• Task 1 This assignment will be graded out of 100
  points. The assessment will be broken down as
  follows
• Biography (including all three parts) 70
• The biography must be grammatically correct with
  correct spelling and correct punctuation. A
  brief biography of the poets life, a list of his
  or her works, and the distinction between the
  poets work as compared to others must be present
  and clearly written.
• Mimic poem 30
• The poem must mimic the style of the poet. Due
  to the variety of forms a poet may use in his or
  her writings, you should clearly identify the
  poem that you are mimicking. You should use your
  own words, not copy words from the poets
  original poem.

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Evaluation (continued)

• Task 2 This assignment will be worth 20 points.
  
• In order to receive points, you must clearly
  state the form of poetry you are using. You must
  write down the critical components that make the
  poem identifiable as fitting a certain form.

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Evaluation (continued)

• Task 3 This assignment will be worth 80 points.
  The following is a break down of the points
  earned
• Picture (original or attached copy) 10 points
• Inspiration poem 30 points
• Three poetic devices with explanations 40 points

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Conclusion

• Congratulations! You have completed An
  Introduction to Poetry WebQuest.
• After completing the WebQuest, you should be
  familiar with a brief history of poetry, poetic
  terms and devices, types and forms of poetry,
  some poets and familiar poems, some poems written
  by teens, and how to read poetry.
• Reflection Questions
• Which forms of poetry most interest you?
• Did you find a particular poet you enjoyed?
• Were you able to locate and justify poetic
  devices in selected poems?
• Are you ready to try writing your own poetry?
• Please take some time to reflect on your
  experience with a WebQuest. We will briefly
  discuss any questions or comments you may have
  regarding the topic or your experience.