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The students will work to put together a poster for display. The poster will contain relevant information directly related to the theme of Nutrients. Students will provide information on their chosen nutirent in a creative and colorful poster. The poster will be designed on poster board (1/2 or full-sized poster board).

Literature Poster Project

Poetry Portfolio: This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is a two week task wherein students compile original poetry done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming, etc. Poems showcase various poetry styles learned, plus free verse poetry of the student.

Poetry Portfolio Culminating Task: This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is a multi-week task wherein students compile original poetry written in and out of class showcasing the use of myriad poetic devices. Points are allotted as follows: Title Page, 10 pts; Table of Contents, 20 pts; 10 poems, 100 pts; Theme of the Portfolio, 40 pts; and a Glossary of Poetic Devices, 20 pts. Students need to present the portfolio in its entirety creatively and decoratively. The poems must be a variety and have to include 5 of the following types: limerick; ode; sonnet; elegy; concrete; five sense; diamante; haiku; ballad; lyric; metaphor; definition; free verse; couplet; triplet; or quatrain. The poems must have at least 3 poetic devices in each.

Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 5 fully developed supporting paragraphs . You should incorporate all eight persuasive appeals in your writing.

Their Eyes Were Watching God film/book