The Poetry Tool Bag

Self-Assessment of My Poem

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POET: _______________________________DATE:_________ GR.________

SELF-ASSESSMENT OF MY POEM

1. Does my poem look like a poem?  YES     NO

  • Change I have to make: __________________________________

2. How many lines does my poem have? __________      

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

3. How many lines start with I?  ________

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

4. Does my poem have at least 3 strong verbs?  Count them!   YES     NO

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

5. Does my poem have at least 1 simile or metaphor?     YES     NO

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

6. Are there strong sense words in most lines? Count them!      YES     NO 

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

7. Does my poem have at least one appropriate made-up fun word?    YES     NO

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

8. Does my poem have specific details?     YES     NO

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

9. Have I used alliteration at least once?  YES   NO

  • Change I have to make: ___________________________________

Writer's Toolbag--Lesson Plan

Writer's Toolbag--Sense Words

Writer's Toolbag--Metaphor, Simile, Strong Verbs, Details and Alliteration

Sample Poems From Students in Poetry Tool Bag Workshop

 
 

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