Poetry Mosaic: A Fractured Portrait of Self

This project will test your ability to not only recognize poetry, but also to write poetry, use it to define yourself, and use it to create art. Through an in-depth self-reflection process, you will use poetry to create three distinct perspectives of yourself: who you are on the inside, how others see you, and how you would like to be. You will explore poems and themes to find works that reflect each perspective of yourself. On a tri-fold display board, you will use those poems, words, and images to create three bodies, which represent the three perspectives. The outline of your body will be the truths and philosophies you have about life. The inside of the body will be filled with poems that reflect each body part.

You will have very specific requirements for certain aspects of the project. However, there will be much room for creativity.

Each perspective must contain 2 different forms of poetry that you identify following the process outlined below (Example: internal perspective may have a lyric and an ode, the outward perspective may be a limerick and a ballad, the desired perspective may be a free verse and a haiku---it’s up to you). You will identify a total of 6 (2 for each perspective) different poem forms.

The identification process will follow the below process: (150 points)

1. TYPE the title of the poem and the author 2. In paragraph form, state the poem type and explain how the poem meets the characteristics of

the poem type. 3. Identify 2 different poetic devices for each poem (that’s a total of 12 different devices—No!

They may not be repeated!). Provide the exact example from the poem, and explain how the poetic devices add meaning to the poem

4. In paragraph form, identify the tone, and explain how it relates to the perspective(internal, external, desired).

5. In paragraph form, identify the theme you perceive from the poem, and explain how it relates to the perspective(internal, external, desired).

The BODY OUTLINE: (50 points)

Outline the body of each perspective with the truths/beliefs you have written. Use letters or words cut from newspaper/magazines or hand written/printed to display your truths.

The INSIDE of the BODY: (450 points)

You will fill the body with poems/images/words that reflect certain body parts. You will cut out the poems, pictures, and words and paste them in a mosaic style to fill the inside of the body. Each perspective focuses on different ideas. Look at the below chart:

Internal Perspective External Perspective Desired Perspective

HEAD- Intellectual side. What are your thoughts and ideas?

HEAD- What do others think of you?

HEAD—What are your dreams and hopes.

EYES- How do you see yourself? What sights have affected you?

EYES- How do others see you? What actions do they see to form this perception of you?

EYES- How would you like to be seen? What do you want to see?

MOUTH—What do you communicate to yourself?

MOUTH- What do your actions communicate to others?

MOUTH- What do you want others to say and communicate about you?

TORSO- What do you hide? What brings you pain? What do you fear? What is your darkside?

TORSO- What do others hide from you? How do you bring pain to others? What do others fear about you?

TORSO- Where are you going? What do you foresee yourself doing?

HEART- Who do you love? How do you love?

HEART- Who loves you? HEART- How do you hope to love in the future?

ARMS- What are your internal strengths/talents?

ARMS- What are your external strengths/talents?

ARMS- What strengths or talents do you want to develop?

HANDS- What do you give? HANDS- What do you receive? HANDS- What do you hope to give and receive?

LEGS- Playful side: what makes you smile/laugh?

LEGS- What do you like to DO for fun?

LEGS- What do you wish you could do for fun? OR How can you have more fun?

FEET- Where have you been “emotionally”

Where have you been “physically”

Where do you hope to go “emotionally” and “physically”

What song reflects your internal side?

What song reflects your external side?

What song would best reflect the person you hope to be?

INSIDE of the BODY Requirements:

Internal Perspective External Perspective Desired Perspective

A Poem for each body part (9 total)

A Poem for each body part (9 total)

A Poem for each body part (9 total)

4 of the 9 poems MUST be written by you and must follow a specific poem structure (I will provide you with several options)

4 of the 9 poems MUST be written by you and must follow a specific poem structure (I will provide you with several options)

4 of the 9 poems MUST be written by you and must follow a specific poem structure (I will provide you with several options)

The remaining 5 poems should vary in form (2 forms will be identified and analyzed)

The remaining 5 poems should vary in form (2 forms will be identified and analyzed)

The remaining 5 poems should vary in form (2 forms will be identified and analyzed)

Pictures: drawn, copied, or cut out of magazines These images should fill the space between poems and add to the overall tone and theme of your internal perspective.

Pictures: drawn, copied, or cut out of magazines These images should fill the space between poems and add to the overall tone and theme of your external perspective.

Pictures: drawn, copied, or cut out of magazines These images should fill the space between poems and add to the overall tone and theme of your desired perspective.

Words: write or cut out words from magazines that help convey the tone and theme of your internal perspective

Words: write or cut out words from magazines that help convey the tone and theme of your external perspective

Words: write or cut out words from magazines that help convey the tone and theme of your desired perspective

HAIR: Create hair with quotes that best represent each perspective. (75 points)

SYMBOL: For each perspective you will create a different symbol through concrete poetry. The symbols

should represent the perspectives thoughtfully and creatively. The symbols should NOT be placed inside

the bodies! (75 points)

TIPS for earning an “A”

Take this project SERIOUSLY!

Get started NOW!

Go OVER and BEYOND the requirements!

Take pride in your work—it literally is a reflection of you!

Keep up with due dates!

Add special touches: accessories created by words, use color intentionally, incorporate

embellishments (stickers, trinkets, varied materials), use different textures

Have some FUN with this.

Seek help EARLY!

AVOID GLITTER AND BUSY PATTERNS