These are some of the best poems I have read, and I think you will enjoy reading and commenting on each others’ poems. Be sure to include a brief analysis of your poem and for today I would like you to link a Wordle image to your poem.
1. Open a new word document and type your poem and analysis
2. Find the Wordle link on the right side of the Writeon! web page or go to www.wordle.net
3. “Create” a wordle image; copy and paste your poem into the text window; change the font and shape of your wordle until you have what you want. Once the image is created there is a “link” URL to your image. Copy that link into your word document. To see an example of a Wordle image I made click on this In Your Fate link.
4. Copy your poem, analysis, and wordle link into our class web page.
5. Comment on your classmate’s poems and wordle images!

Your comments and posts about each other’s poems are fantastic, especially when you ask questions about your classmate’s ideas. When writing a reply, informal comments are fine as long as you are working to build understanding. Well-done!

For today, you should finalize your Poetic School Research Proposal and identify the two poems you want to compare. Your proposal should be unique and not resemble your friend’s proposal.

1. Submit your proposal online by typing your proposal into a word document and then posting in the comments section.
2. Copy and paste your poems into a word document. Enlarge the text to 12pt font and double space.
3. Print your two poems
4. Begin to annotate your poems. First define any unfamiliar words. Research any of the allulsions included in your poem. Look for figures of speech, important words (diction), style, form, tone, and figures of speech.

1. Type your News Poem into a Microsoft Word document; include your reflection about the feelings your imagery evokes, the process you used to develop your poem, and a description of your style.
2. Be sure that your poem has the setting, imagery, active voice verbs, one allusion, and your thoughts and feelings about your subject.
3. Copy and paste your poem into the comment box
4. Submit
5. Comment on two of your classmates’ poems: specifically comment on striking words, images, comparisons, or feelings.

1. Type your abstract image poem into a Microsoft Word document; include your reflection about your poem
2. Be sure that your poem has imagery, simile, motif, and abstract noun
3. Copy and paste your poem into the comment box
4. Submit
5. Comment on three of your classmates’ poems: specifically comment on striking words, images, comparisons, or feelings.