Be My...a Valentine Poem & Workshop

Please read the poem "Be My Sherpa" by Andrew Varnon. Then follow the instructions for the prompt. Write a "Be My..." poem today during 7th period.

If you finish early, please use the time in the lab to REVISE your poetry. Use the advice given to you from your workshop. Remember that you will be graded collectively for the revision work you do on your poems. Please indicate the DRAFT NUMBER on you revisions. This is very important! Keep track of your drafts!

Types of LOVE POEMS:

--Carpe diem (seize the day, and also the beloved...life is short, so let's get together, baby! (The speaker tries to convince the object of love to come on and get wit' it)
--The complaint (speaker addresses another who denies or refuses the speaker's advances at love)
--The Tribute (a celebration of the person or object of love)
--The Proposal (speaker asks for the love or affection or hand in marriage of another)
--Love concept (deals with a phase of love: butterflies, sweaty palms, sleepless nights, divorce, etc.)
--The obstacle (something gets in the way of the relationship...)
--Love moment (the instance in which the speaker falls in love)
--Reconciliation (a poem where a speaker is trying to make-up with the beloved after a spat or fight)
--Love Token (a poem that accompanies a gift)
--Illicit Love (an affair or loving without society's approval)

During period 8, please gather in your workshop groups and continue to workshop your poetry. Please remember to be specific and helpful with your comments/responses. Turn in response sheets to me for credit. I DO NOT NEED TO SEE YOUR POEMS at this time. These should be kept in your own folder/portfolios or the group portfolio for workshopping. Keep all drafts! You will need them later.

HOMEWORK: None. You may feel free to keep writing over the break, but there is no assigned homework. Have a restful and relaxing Feb. break!