Poetry Anthology

An anthology is a collection of short literary pieces. And that's what this is... an anthology of poems. They are all written
by you! And included in are pieces from other poets.
Format for Anthology
a. Anthology must be typed. No exceptions. 12 Font/ Times New Roman
b. Each entry (from the cover to the conclusion) must be printed on its own individual sheet.
c. The anthology must be organized as listed.
1. Cover page
2. Table of contents
3. Introduction/Dedication of your work
4. Authentic poems
5. Poets collection
6. Conclusion Explain in 100 words what your experience was composing this anthology.
2. The Cover Page
The cover page must include the following:
a. Title of the Anthology (ex: Tamiyahs Divine Collection of Poetry)
b. Students picture: individual picture of student doing the work
c. Students First and last name
d. Due Date : April 30, 2013
3. Table of Contents
a. List your authentic poems FIRST, then your thematic poems, and the Conclusion about your experience.
b. Type the page number in the order that the authors are listed.
4. Authentic Poems
Please see the list for the styles of poems that should be in your anthology.
1. Cinquain
2. Diamond
3. I Wish
4. Epitaph
5. Self-Image Poem
6. Septome Poem
7. Color Sense Poem
8. Personality Poem
9. Emotional Poems
10. Self-Poetry
11. Describing Poem
12. Your Own Poem- ( original )
13. Anthology of TEN poems
1. An anthology of at least 10 poems. Give the title of the poem and the poets name. Say why you chose the
poem and how it relates to you. Choose from 3 of the following themes Leadership, Joy, Love, Hate, Future,
Forgiveness or Friendship. Include a copy of the poem. Please double space your writing
2. A paragraph (50 words minimum) describing your feelings about writing poetry. Be honest, and be
constructive. Please double space your writing.
*** You may have more than one poem, in each category, per page, but you may write on only one side of
the page.
3. Your report can be typed, on the computer, or written in ink. IT MAY NOT BE WRITTEN IN
PENCIL.
4. Illustrations help keep the teacher awake. They are a welcome addition, and illustrations are
required for each poem category. (Pictures or Drawings)
CATEGORIES OF POEMS
1. CINQUAIN...is a five line poem.
Line 1: Write a noun
Line 2: Write 2 adjectives describing the noun. Separate the adjectives by a comma
Line 3: Write three verbs (separated by commas) that tell what the noun does.
Line 4: Write a thought about your noun.
Line 5: Write a synonym or related word of your noun.
Commercials Rain
Clever, stupid Gray, cold
Amuse, inform, bore Drips, pounds, splashes
Icebox time Fun to run through
Advertisements. Puddles.
2. DIAMOND...a seven line poem in the shape of a diamond.
Line 1: Write a noun.
Line 2: Write two adjectives describing the noun (just like a Cinquain.)
Line 3: Write three "-ing" words that describe the noun.
Line 4: Write four nouns related to the subject. The last two nouns should refer to
the noun on line 7.
Line 5: Write three "-ing" words that show the change toward the line 7 noun.
Line 6: Write two adjectives describing the line 7 noun.
Line 7: Write a noun that is the antonym of line 1.
Stranger Clouds
New, different Dark, heavy
Seeing, meeting, talking Threatening, towering, piling
Acquaintance, associate, member, pal Cirrus, cumulus, thunderheads, wind
Liking, enjoying, seeking Blowing, scudding, thinning
Familiar, trusted Cottony, lighter
Friend Sunshine
3. I WISH... Just start off your poem with " I wish.............." Then complete the statement
with whatever you wish for. The form and wish are both up to you. Who knows? Maybe even the impossible dream will
come true. Your "I wish poem should be a minimum of five (5) stanzas.
I wish I wish
that a flying saucer king I were an eagle flying
would fly around the earth carefree through the sky
turning bullets into popcorn With a vest of gold
and gunpowder into ice-cream. Around me
And I wish To show off to all who stare.
that men would be so happy eating
they'd forget all about war. (You need four (4) of these.)

4. EPITAPH... Write your own at least four lines long. Epitaphs would be serious poems
since they are found on tombstones. However, as usual, someone has to make this an occasion for a joke. Here are some
humorous examples (said to be really real.) Note the rhyme scheme of each of these.
Under this stone lies Horace Blue Here lies Jason Maces
Owner of a pistol, a thirty-two. Who played poker sharp,
To see if it was dirty, in it he blew, 'Til he played five aces.
The gun went off and he did, too. Now he's playing a harp.
(Carson City, Nevada) (Dodge City, Kansas)
5. SELF IMAGE POEM...write a poem in which you describe yourself in images that seem to describe how you see
yourself Start with, "I am.... or I used to be. but now..." Let your imagination run free. Your poem must be a minimum of
(5) five stanzas.
I am a free bird flying above the blue sky,
a bright spring day,
a glass of lemonade,
a trickling stream with fresh mountain water.
I am me.
I am a newborn rose
a field of wheat
blowing in the breeze
I am a child in Sunday clothes
making mud pies. (You need five (5) of these.)
6. SEPTOME POEM...use your home phone number or your cell phone number with the exact syllables in each line.

Example:
5- Summer is coming
4- I can feel it
7- Sun, swimming and playing, too
1- Rats!
2- School now!
3- Not here yet.
4- What a bummer.

7. COLOR SENSE POEM...think of your favorite color. Use your 5 senses (smell, feels, looks, tastes, sounds.) Write
one line for each sense.

YELLOW
The color yellow smells fresh and clean like wind.
Yellow is how I feel when school is out on Friday.
Yellow looks like hair that is squeaky and clean after being
washed.
The color yellow tastes like yummy corn on the cob loaded with butter.
Yellow sounds like the tinkling gold Christmas bells that I played
in our school program.

8. PERSONALITY POEM...write your name in capital letters going vertically down the side of the piece of paper.
Use each letter of your name to start a phrase that tells something about you. Please note, you are to use more than one
word for each line. The poem asks for a phrase.
J ust wild about her family
I llustrates with color and drawing
L oves to work with her roses
L ikes music and beauty.
S sensitive boy;
T ries hard at things,
E njoys eating ice cream,
P articularly good at sports
H appiest outdoors.
E nergy galore.
N uts about chocolate.
9. EMOTIONAL POEM...think of any emotion--love, anger, jealousy, pride, joy, happiness, etc. (Hint: use your
Thesaurus.) Make sure you use the 5 senses. One sense for each line.
Example: Happiness smells like my mother's perfume.
Happiness feels like a kittens soft fur.
Happiness looks like a big present all wrapped up.
Happiness sounds like laughing people.
Happiness tastes like strawberry ice cream.

10. SELF POETRY ...this is a poem about you. Just follow these directions and you'll end up with a unique poem
about you.
Line 1: Your first name.
Line 2: Three positive traits about you.
Line 3: Something about your family.
Line 4: Something about where you live.
Line 5: Something you like.
Line 6: Something you feel.
Line 7: Something you need.
Line 8: Something you fear.
Line 9: Something you love.
Line 10: Your full name.

Adrienne
Cheerful, friendly, silly
Daughter of Norma and Lewis
Live in a house with a beautiful garden.
Likes hiking and skiing with my family.
Feels discouraged with litter and poverty.
Needs love and positive attention.
Fears anger, loneliness, and violence.
Loves her family and her garden.
Adrienne Williams

11. DESCRIBING POEM...this is a poem that talks about a place.
Line 1: What is your favorite place? Describe it in one or two words.
Line 2: What is your favorite kind of day there?
Line 3: What sounds do you hear there? Name two or three.
Line 4: What sounds do you hear there? Name two or three.
Line 5: What things do you see there? Name two or three.
Line 6: What things do you most enjoy doing there? Name two or three
Line 7: When will you go to your favorite place again?
Line 8: How will you feel then?
A lonely beach
On a warm and windy day
At sunrise
Gulls scream
Wind winds
Waves splash
Birds wheel over the water
Children run barefoot in the water
A sail appears on the horizon
I float in the water
I run on the beach to get warm
I lie in the sun
In the long lazy summer
I will be happy.
12. YOUR OWN POEM...this is yours. It is anything you want it to be. You make the choice. Your poem must be a
minimum of (8) eight lines.
13. ANTHOLOGY...of at least 7 poems you have read and enjoyed. You must give the title of the poem and the poet.
You need to copy the poem. Also include an original haiku, limerick, ballad, clerihew, free verse, concrete, and
sonnet.












Poetry Anthology Project
I ___________________________________ have received a student study guide explaining the Poetry Anthology
Project which was reviewed in class. I understand that the project is worth 12 grades and must be completed and
submitted to Mr.Sanders on April 30, 2013. NO EXCUSES!
Date: _____________________________
Print Name: _________________________
Sign: ________________________
Parent Signature:__________________________________


Poetry Anthology Project
I ___________________________________ have received a student study guide explaining the Poetry Anthology
Project which was reviewed in class. I understand that the project is worth 12 grades and must be completed and
submitted to Mr. Sanders on April 30, 2013. NO EXCUSES!
Date: _____________________________
Print Name: _________________________
Sign: _____________________________
Parent Signature:_____________________________________



Poetry Anthology Project
I ___________________________________ have received a student study guide explaining the Poetry Anthology
Project which was reviewed in class. I understand that the project is worth 12 grades and must be completed and
submitted to Mr. Sanders on April 30, 2013. NO EXCUSES!
Date: _____________________________
Print Name: _________________________
Sign: _____________________________
Parent Signature:______________________________________