Exploring Poetry
Posted on November 6th, 2007 by Mr. Sheehy
As you look to write about a poet, consider at least three potential poets you might research. List those three, then explain what poet you lean towards. Why? Be as specific as possible when explaining why you want to research that particular poet.
After explaining that poet, begin a new paragraph and tell us about your experience over the last two classes regarding poetry. What have your thoughts been during the discussions? Tell the story of the discussions and exploration from your point of view. You can emphasize the process, the poetry, or both.
Total article length: 7-10 sentences (150 words minimum)
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