Poetry Notebook Project

You have been assigned the task of creating a Figurative Language Poetry Notebook. We will use
three sheets of colored paper to create the actual notebook. You must include 4 or more poems
from African American authors with a type of figurative language that we have discussed in the
past week. Additionally, you must add 1 original piece in honor of Black History Month. There
are no limits here as long as your poem uses several types of figurative language. You should
also illustrate the book with imagery that goes along with the poems.
Rubric
4 or more poems for African American
authors and 1 original
Accurately identify and analyze
figurative language

Points Possible - 10
Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Accurately analyze poems

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Illustrations and color are added

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Notebook id neat and shows effort

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10
Points Earned

Final Grade: ______________

Poetry Notebook Project
You have been assigned the task of creating a Figurative Language Poetry Notebook. We will use
three sheets of colored paper to create the actual notebook. You must include 4 or more poems
from African American authors with a type of figurative language that we have discussed in the
past week. Additionally, you must add 1 original piece in honor of Black History Month. There
are no limits here as long as your poem uses several types of figurative language. You should
also illustrate the book with imagery that goes along with the poems.
Rubric
4 or more poems for African American
authors and 1 original
Accurately identify and analyze
figurative language

Points Possible - 10
Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Accurately analyze poems

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Illustrations and color are added

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10

Notebook id neat and shows effort

Points Earned
Points Possible - 10
Points Earned