Poetry Challenge

Writing Assignment: Biographical Poem

Instructions: After reading and analyzing the biographical poems about Bob Marley from the book I and I by Tony Medina you will:

Select a person to research for his or her biography. (the person will be selected randomly from a box provided by the teacher)

 Write a biographical poem with a minimum of 16 lines. The poem must be written using:
 *End rhyme or internal rhyme
 *Figures of speech (metaphor, onomatopoeia, simile, hyperbole, allusion, alliteration, personification) You should use at least three different figures of speech.
 *Imagery

 Remember to apply correct use of grammar and mechanics. (spelling, punctuation marks and capitalization)

You will bring the poem to class on Thursday April 25, 2013 (Tuesdfay & Thursday sections) April 26, 2013 (Wednesday and Friday sections)  to revise and get ready for your oral presentation.