Poetry Portfolio Assignment
DUE WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH. BY THE END OF CLASS.
ALL LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL LOSE 10% PER DAY THAT THEY ARE LATE.
NO ELECTRONTIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
1. 10 -12 Poems that you wrote (or deeply revised) this Quarter,
presented as a portfolio in a typed/word processed document.
Other types of presentation or exhibition will be accepted only after a conference and approval from Kurt, but the minimum requirement for all students will be the typed portfolio.
2. ALL poems must have accompanying description, in paragraph form, of each poem’s subject matter and imagery. Also explain what inspired you to write it in the first place and your own opinion/judgment of the particular poem.
3. At least 5 poems MUST include specific forms, styles, and subject matter we have discussed/assigned/practiced in class
4. One “large” essay where you discuss the following in paragraph form:
What sort of things/ideas/etc. inspire you to write?
What is your own writing process? Describe it in detail.
How would you describe your own poetry style?
What do you feel are your strengths and weakness of your poetry?
What is the THEME of your portfolio and why?
Grading Rubric
A
• Portfolios will have a theme or idea that your poems all explore in some way. Regardless of the chosen theme, the poetry in your portfolio should be varied in subject matter and style.
• Use of proper grammar, spelling, and writing conventions at all times.
• Portfolio is turned in on or before the due date.
Grades B-F: to be discussed in class.
