2. Writing of Poetry

2. WRITING OF POETRY Writing Standard 2: Write different types of poems using appropriate and effective poetic dictions and devices

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8W.2WP.2 Write one to two stanzas to describe a particular topic by including appropriate poetic diction and devices (rhyme and onomatopoeia) Purpose: - Onomatopoeia gives sense of sound, and rhyme creates rhythm/music in a stanza/poem. Write a poem describing a particular topic in three or more stanzas, and by including appropriate poetic diction and devices (rhyme, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and simile). Purpose: - Rhyme creates rhythm/music in a stanza/poem. - Onomatopoeia gives sense of sound, and alliteration creates rhythm in a stanza by stressing on the syllables of words. - Simile identifies the common features of two different entities. (i) Write a descriptive and/or narrative poem to express feelings about a topic or an experience in multiple stanzas. Include appropriate poetic dictions and devices (rhyming scheme/ pattern, rhyme, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification-to add life to an inanimate object and imagery- to support visualization and appeal to the senses). Purpose: - Poetic dictions create and convey mood, tone, and atmosphere. - Poetic devices create rhythm; deepen meaning and intensify mood and feelings. (ii) Write a simple acrostic poem on a particular word/topic. (i) Write a descriptive and/ or narrative poem to express feelings about a topic or an experience in multiple stanzas.

Include appropriate poetic dictions and devices (rhyme, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, imagery, rhyming scheme/pattern, and symbolism- to convey a specific meaning to abstract ideas). Purpose: - Poetic dictions create and convey mood, tone, and atmosphere. - Poetic devices create rhythm; deepen meaning and intensify mood and feelings. (ii) Write an acrostic poem on a particular word/topic to convey meaning. (i) Write a descriptive and/or narrative poem to express feelings and strong emotions about a topic or an experience in multiple stanzas.

Include appropriate poetic dictions and devices (rhyme, simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification, imagery, symbolism, repetition, rhyming scheme/pattern, etc.) Purpose: - Poetic dictions create and convey mood, tone and atmosphere. - Poetic devices create rhythm, deepen meaning and intensify mood and feelings. (ii) Write an acrostic poem on a particular theme to express strong opinions and to convey a message. - Creation of Atmosphere - Introduction of different poetry genre - Use of illustrations, writing prompts, and graphic organizers

- Use of writing processes: - Prewriting/planning - Drafting - Revising - Editing (Effective use of poetic devices, word choice, sentence structure, hook, take away) - Use of mentor text (poetry)