HOMEWORK

Introduction
In this class you will learn many poetic terms and write a great deal of your own poetry.  However, there is still something to be learned by looking at the works of the "masters" of poetry.  What techniques and skills do they use?  What makes their particular styles unique?  How do they accomplish the difficult task of writing moving and meaningful poetry using the same tools that you have been using?

Task
Select a poet of your choice.  After reading and researching some of the poems by that poet, write a 1-2 page response examining what makes the works of that poet unique. You are also welcome to provide interesting biographical information, but please avoid copying and pasting from online sources. This should be an authentic learning experience.

Process:
1.Select a poet of your choice.
2. Select 2-3 poems that are representative of your poet.
3. Write a short bio of the poet and response to their work (see task.)
4. Write your own poem using something you learned about your poet. (Please develop your poems fully!)

*I have added to the requirements of this assignment. Please share that information with your fellow classmates so they are prepared for class on Wednesday. Thank you!