Poetry Portfolio Preliminary Research

Today is an “information gathering day”; you will browse, nibble, and graze, deciding what poets peak your interest, what poems speak to you, and what “poems about images” you find compelling. Today you will to gather information about poets and their work.

Using the poetry links in the right-hand sidebar, use the class time to do preliminary research for your Poetry Portfolio. The poetry websites have a large database of information on the biographical background and the poetic work of writers.

By the end of the day, each of you will have created a file in your class folder entitled “[Your Name] Poetry Portfolio”. In it, you will have created files of the following:

1. Biographical info on at least four poets (The information should be compiled from at least three credible sources.)
2. Fifteen poems you find provocative.
3. 5 “poems about images” that you find moving. (found at the "poetry and painting" link)

(image by Ms. K)

If you have time, you could then find images that move you: images you’d like to write about, and then write about them.

I will check the class files upon my return, checking to see if you have completed your work.

Your homework is this: keep researching. Collect poems you like. Maybe even download audio files of poets you like.

Have fun, and leave a comment if you have any questions. See on Monday, and have a great break!

Comments

[fatandconfused]

Hey Ms K
How is your holiday going?
Is it possible for my poetry powerpoint I have my presentation on a poem by A.E. Housman
Titled "Oh, When I Was In Love with You" on pg. 361
or another poem by the same author titled "Loveliest of Trees"?
I think that for my poetry portfolio I would like to have my poet be either A.E. Housman or Edgar Lee Masters.
Please send me an e-mail if there are any problems!
Thank You,
Calvin

[Ms. K]

Hi, C. My holiday was great, thank-you. "Oh, When I Was in Love with You" is fine. Another student has already chosen Edgar Lee Masters, but to my knowledge, no one has chosen A.E. Housman for their feature poet. Check the sign-up list at school. I think Housman is fine.
Cheers, and see you soon!