Literature: poetry writing and discussion 300-500 words-

Poetry

Poetry is a form of writing with a distinctive style and rhythm. Some poetry rhymes, but there other genres include free-form, narrative, and lyrical poetry.

Part 1

Choose a topic (e.g., a person, place, or thing), and complete the following:

Write a poem of 10-20 lines about it.

Include imagery and sensory language (e.g., sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste).

Post your poem on the Discussion Board.

Part 2

In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss the following:

Describe the process you used to write the poem (e.g., how did you go about choosing the topic?).

Why did you choose to rhyme or not to rhyme?

Did you find this easy or difficult to write? Explain your answer.