Now that we have decided to create a poem
book, you will need to create your own poem so that we
can compile them into a book. Use this prompt to help you
write your poem.
“Winter is a unique time of year.
From holidays to snow storms,
there are many unique things that
occur during winter. Write a
poem about winter. Feel free to
use the images provided for
inspiration.”
Use this chart to pick how you wish to
write your poems. After you have chosen, use the
appropriate brainstorming page. Then complete your
poems on the computer. Please make sure you use 12
point font and that it is legible.
You will need to print 3 copies of your
poems. One to turn in for grading, one for copies of
our books, and one for your poetry analysis next
week.
Poem
Choice
# of
Poems
# of
Lines
# of
Stanzas
# of
Similes and
Metaphors
Option 1 3
At
At least 1
least 5 each poem
3 similes and
3 metaphors
total
Option 2 2
At
least 5
per
stanza
Option 3 1
At
At least 3
least 5 stanzas
per
stanza
1 poem may 3 similes and
have 1
3 metaphors
stanza.
total
The other
must have
2 stanzas.
3 similes and
3 metaphors
total
Poem 1 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
Poem 2 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
Poem 3 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
# of lines
# of
stanzas
# of lines
# of
stanzas
# of lines
# of
stanzas
Poem 1 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
Poem 2 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
# of lines
# of
stanzas
# of lines
# of
stanzas
Poem 1 Topic
Simile or
Metaphor
# of lines
# of
stanzas
8 points
6.5 Points
4 Points
2 Points
0 Points
Poem
Option
______
The student used
one of the options
on the “Pick A
Poem” page. He or
she met all of the
requirements of
that poem option,
including structure.
The student goes
above and beyond
with his or her
poems.
The student
used one of
the options on
the “Pick A
Poem” page.
He or she met
all of the
requirements
of that poem
option,
including
structure.
The student
used one of
the options on
the “Pick A
Poem” page.
He or she did
met most of
the
requirements.
There were a
few errors.
The student
used one of
the options on
the “Pick A
Poem” page.
He or she
made several
errors.
The student
did not make
an attempt
to write a
poem that
provides
structure
using the
“Pick A
Poem” page.
Metaphor &
Simile
The student used
at least3 similes
and 3 metaphors in
his or her work(s).
The similes and
metaphors show an
advanced
understanding of
language and use in
poetry.
The student
used at least3
similes and 3
metaphors in
his or her
work(s).
The student
used at least3
similes and 3
metaphors in
his or her
work(s).
Some of the
metaphors/si
miles are
incomplete or
incorrect.
The student
did not use at
least3 similes
and 3
metaphors in
his or her
work(s).
The student
did not use
any similes
or
metaphors in
his or her
work(s).
Theme
There is a strong
and evident theme
in the student’s
poem. It stays on
topic and has a
message for the
reader. The details
all support the
theme strongly. All
parts of the poem
tie into the theme
smoothly.
There is a
strong and
evident theme
in the
student’s poem.
It stays on
topic and has a
message for
the reader.
The student
attempts a
theme but
the poem has
details that
do not
support the
theme.
The student
does not
attempt a
theme.
Instead, the
student’s
poem is about
the same
topic.
The
student’s
poem
rambles and
is not on
topic.
Writing
Process
The student
completed each of
the steps of the
writing process,
and shows evidence
through his or her
checklist.
The student
appears to
have complete
the writing
process but did
not include the
checklist,
however there
are other
pieces of
evidence or the
teacher
witnessed many
of the steps.
The student
did not
complete all
of the steps
for writing.
But he or she
did complete
most of the
steps.
The student
did not
complete all
of the steps
of the writing
process.
However,
they did
complete less
than half.
The student
did not
complete any
of the steps
of the
writing
process.
Writing Process Checklist
Winter Poetry Project
 Pre-writing/Brainstorming
-What are important topics for you to cover in your work?
- Did you complete a brainstorming activity?
 Rough Draft
-Write out a rough copy (you may type if you wish).
-Be sure it meets all the requirements of the rubric.
 You Edit
 Revise
 Peer Edit
 Revise
 Publish
-Edit your own work.
-Check for spelling errors.
-Check for punctuation and capitalization errors.
-Fix issues you noticed in your writing.
-Trade with another person and check each other’s papers.
- Look for spelling errors.
- Look for punctuation and capitalization errors.
- Peer Signature:_________________________
-Make changes
-Have a peer check your work one more time.
-Peer Signature:_________________________
-Create final draft with all corrections made.
-Put together your final copy for grading.
Name:___________________
Date:________ #_____
Choose a poem that you have created. Cut it out and glue it to the back of this
page. As the poet, explain to your readers your purpose and theme by completing
the questions below.
Choose one simile and one metaphor from your poem. Describe what you are
comparing and why you chose to use those particular devices.
A Simile From My Poem
A Metaphor From My Poem