Grade+8+-+Poets+Alive



**__Poets Alive!__** __**The Task:**__ Your assignment is to choose a poet about whom you would like to learn more. You will read several (20 to 30) of his or her poems, and create a power point presentation for the class that tells us about your poet’s background, major influences, style, and other information you deem essential. Specifics: __** Costume or prop that suits your poet or highlights some aspect of his / her personality Convincing persona from the moment you step into class until you leave. You will be presenting a Power point presentation and speech (5-7 minutes) that highlights your background, major influences, style, and favorite works. Your Power Point presentation should give us a window into your life as a poet. Some other questions to consider as you create this presentation: What do you love and / or hate about your writing and personal life? What advice would you give to budding student poets? What obstacles have you had to overcome? How do you balance writing with personal life? Of your works, which is your favorite and why? Methods: __** Decide on which poet you are most interested in researching as soon as possible. Check out books by this poet. Research in the library and on the Internet about your poet (start with databases!) Learn about the time period and place in which the author was writing to learn more about influences on his / her work. Take notes on your research. Organize the material you have gathered for power point presentation. Outline Power Point presentation. Begin work on Power Point presentation in lab or at home. Practice and polish your presentation before you present. REMEMBER TO INCLUDE A BIBLIOGRAPHY AT THE END OF YOUR POWER POINT. **__ Presentations __** will be held in the **library** on **Monday and Wednesday (May17 and May 19)**
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