Name: ____________________________________________________ Period: _________ Date: ___________________________________

Poetry / Word Cloud ProjectThe objectives of this project are to share an expression of an idea or feeling in the form of an existing song/poem song or an original poem, and to show your knowledge of the poetry terms and devices.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS/DIRECTIONS:1. Choose an existing poem/song OR write an original poem. (If you choose to write an original poem it must be between 10-12 lines in length.) The subject matter is up to you, but it MUST BE APPROPRIATE for a Catholic school classroom. Inapporiate subject matter or language may result in a “0” and may be reported to the dean. NOTE: 10 points will be given for writing an original poem; original poems MUST be sumbitted to turnitin.com or project will receive a “0”.

2. You will need to identify 3 DIFFERENT poetic devices (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, rhyme, repetition, hyperbole, etc.), and they must be used correctly in the song/poem. You MUST identify them by highlighting and labeling them ON the copy of the song/poem.

3. You must select 7-10 words that you consider most important in the song/poem. Go to the following website to create a Word Cloud using these words: www.tagxedo.com. Follow the directions on the back of this sheet to create your word cloud. Print out the finished word cloud in color, if possible. If not, use colored pencils, markers, or crayons to add color to your word cloud.

4. You must write one paragraph (5-8 sentences) explaining the theme & meaning of the song/poem and how the shape of your word cloud relates to the song/poem. Paragraph must be DOUBLE-SPACED, with the correct heading, and include an original title.

***Please follow the teacher's instructions for the format of the project. ***• The song/poem MUST be TYPED using Times New Roman Font, Size = 12.• Your full heading should be on the page with your paragraph• You MUST include the TITLE of poem/song, and EITHER your name (original poem) or the name of

the writer/artist (poem/song) at the top of the page. • Also, you MUST use the paper provided by the teacher to turn in your project.

Fold the paper in half like a card. Place the Word Cloud on the front of the card and song / poem & paragraph on the inside. [If the word cloud is vertical, then the song/poem should be printed using “portrait” and glued onto the left side of the card, and paragraph on the right. If the word cloud is horizontal, then song/poem should be printed using “landscape” and glued onto the inside, top of the card, paragraph on the bottom.]

DUE DATE: ___________________________________________________

Late projects will have a 10-point deduction for each day they are late. THIS PAPER MUST BE TURNED IN WITH THE PROJECT OR 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED! Word Cloud (30 pts) __________ Song/Poem - Poetic Devices Used/Identified Correctly (30 pts) __________

Paragraph Explaining Theme/Meaning & Shape (40 pts) __________

TOTAL – PROJECT GRADE (100 pts) __________

Directions for Word Cloud

1. Using Firefox OR Safari browser , go to www.tagxedo.com2. Click on Create or Start Now.3. Click Load4. Type 7-10 important words from your song/poem in the "Enter Text" box.5. Click Submit.6. Click on Shape Menu arrow. 7. Select a shape that fits the subject matter of your poem. You may also create a Word

Shape using a word from your poem, or upload an image of your own to Tagxedo.com8. Click on Theme and Font to select different colors and font styles.9. Print out your Word Cloud in color.10. OR, print out your Word Cloud in black & white, BUT you MUST add color to your

Word Cloud with crayons, markers, and/or colored pencils.

CIRCLE ONE:

POEM/SONG ORIGINAL POEM

GRADING for Word Cloud AND Poem/Song/Original Poem:

A = 27-30 Points (Excellent effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)B = 24-26 Points (Good effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)C = 21-23 Points (Average effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)D = 18-20 Points (Below average effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)F = 0-17 Points (Poor effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)

+10 for Original Poem

GRADING for Paragraph:

A = 36-40 Points (Excellent effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)B = 32-35 Points (Good effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)C = 28-31 Points (Average effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)D = 24-27 Points (Below average effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)F = 0-23 Points (Poor effort in following directions and meeting requirements.)