Poetry+2012

Welcome to our poetry page!

Day 1: First, click on the “Poetry Essential Questions” discussion (below) and answer the open ended questions.
 * Why do people read and write poetry?
 * What makes a poem //good// ?
 * What function does poetry serve in the 21st century?
 * How can the tools of a poet be used to evoke emotion and construct meaning?

Next, click on the "Day 1 Poem Post" discussion and follow the directions to complete the assignment. What do you think the poem is about? Do you like the poem? Why or why not?
 * Find 2 poems that you like and post them. (Cite the titles, authors, and hyperlinks!)
 * Read your partner’s poems and answer the following questions for each:

Go to - http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/001.html On the top right hand side, type in any number and a new poem will appear.
 * Use the following websites as resources for your posts.*

Go to - http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/20785

Go to - http://poetry.org

Go to - www.poetryfoundation.org

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