Poetry and Literature Notebook Syllabus:
Ms. Langford’s 9th Grade English Class
1.	I am poem. (20 POINTS)
2.	Write a definition of the word “poem” (your own). Below the definition, copy a favorite poem. At least 8 lines. (20 POINTS)
3.	Write a rhymed acrostic poem in which the first letter of each line, reading  vertically downward, spells your name(can be first, last, or nickname). The verse must tell something about your likes, dislikes, or personality. (10 POINTS)
Example:
	Mad about football
	And baseball and track
	Try to play soccer
	Though I don’t have the knack
4.	 Write a ½ page to 1 page report on 5 Famous poets: (60 POINTS)
5.	Write a Limerick (10 Points)
6.	Write a Diamante Poem (20 Points)
7.	Write two haikus: one about nature and the other about an emotion. (20 POINTS)
8.	Write a Poetweet/Twaiku (10 POINTS)
9.	Write a shape/concrete poem (20 POINTS)
10.	Write a free verse poem. At least 20 lines (20 POINTS)
11.	Write a Cinquain poem (20 POINTS)
12.	Analyze your 2 favorite songs. (Put a copy of the song with the worksheet) (20 Points)
13.	Write a “mad ad” in couplet (two rhyming lines) advertising your favorite food, place, or product. The couplet may be humorous or serious. (10 POINTS)            
                      EX: Eat Dom’s pizza, you’ll know why
	              There is no finer frozen pie
14.	Write a Future Poem (20 Points).
15.	Write a Love Poem (10 Points)
16.	Recite one of the three poems. (100 Points) This is a TEST GRADE
THIS PROJECT IS WORTH 300 POINTS (3 TEST GRADES)
Put each poem in order according to the numbered syllabus. Put the number of each poem in the top right hand corner of the page. Make sure this corresponds to the syllabus number. Attach handout sample to your original before putting it in folder. Poetry folder must be organized, neat, and everything must be in a folder.  Illustrations of poems are worth bonus points. 
IMPORTANT: All portfolios must be typed unless I approve otherwise.  Also, I will be giving you handouts periodically on how to write each poem. All instructions must PRECEDE your original poem.