Cut-out Poem (Free Verse)

With the words that were cut out yesterday, each group member will make a poem on a poster by pasting the words on construction paper. The student will also display the poem on the poster and rewrite the poem on a regular piece of paper with a proper heading.

Grading Guidelines

Appearance: Poster reflects student’s pride in his or her work. All words are cut out and no words are formed with letters that have been cut out individually. The copy of the poem produced by hand is neat and legible.

Sound: The combination of words on the page is interesting. The words may alliterate, rhyme, produce a rhythm, or otherwise just sound cool.

Meaning: The words on the page seem to make some kind of sense. There should at least be a hint of meaning.

Copy the poem by hand or by typing, hang up the poster and turn in the copy.

Assignment is worth 50 points.

Homework: Bring in a photograph of a friend or family member who is important to you.