Completing the Poetry Assignment
The major assignment in the first unit asks that you write a poem and complete a recording. For more details about this assignment, use the attached document. And to see exactly how you will be graded on your poem, check out this PDF file. Notice that it includes two parts: the written poem and the recording of your poem. And if you want even MORE help, view this recording by clicking this link.
Poetic Devices
There are many poetic devices, so don't feel like you have to know all of them. You'll find the most common ones on the attached PDF; keep it handy while you complete your assignment.
Poetry Sites of Interest
Really like poetry? Want to read more, or even find help with writing your own creative works? Peruse the following sites:
**http://poetry.org/
**http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
**http://poetry.org/
**http://www.poetryfoundation.org/
Art to Make You Think...
Love art? I do! If you have a few extra minutes, take the time to check out some of my favorite works and some other thought-provoking pieces in this PDF. Hope you enjoy it!
How to Create a Recording
Need to create a recording? I've got six suggestions for creating a recording:
1. Use the Voice Board. If you have a microphone, this is the easiest option. Look on the buttons on the left; you'll find a "Voice Board" button...click that! Here's where you can access the recording program that's built right into our class. You can create a "New" post and record up to three minutes of speaking. Just let me know that you've submitted a recording to the Voice Board when you submit your project.
2. Try a free program download. Use a recording program on your computer; if you don't have one, try downloading Wavosaur. It takes less than a minute to download to your computer, and it easily saves your recording in a file that I can open (you'll want to choose the "wavosaur audio editor (en)", open and extract the files, then you're ready to go!).
3. Create a Voki. You can create an avatar of your choice, then give it a voice by clicking on the phone icon. You will be given a phone number to call and a passcode to enter. Follow the prompts to create your recording. When you're finished creating your voki, you will want to get a "Standard Voki link"; save this link so that you can submit it with the rest of your project.
4. Call me! That's right. Pick up that phone and call my voicemail. Leave your recording as a message. I check those every day, so I'll be sure to get your message. Need the number? Visit the blue "Staff Information" button.
5. Use your Smart Phone. Yes...I just discovered that my i-Phone has Voice Memos. After I create a recording, I can email it to myself. Then, I can save the recording!
6. Schedule a time to meet with me in Class Connect. What is Class Connect? A virtual chat room where we can meet and you can complete your recording. If you have a microphone and would like to use this option, just send me a message (click on the blue "Messages" button) to schedule a time that we can meet!
1. Use the Voice Board. If you have a microphone, this is the easiest option. Look on the buttons on the left; you'll find a "Voice Board" button...click that! Here's where you can access the recording program that's built right into our class. You can create a "New" post and record up to three minutes of speaking. Just let me know that you've submitted a recording to the Voice Board when you submit your project.
2. Try a free program download. Use a recording program on your computer; if you don't have one, try downloading Wavosaur. It takes less than a minute to download to your computer, and it easily saves your recording in a file that I can open (you'll want to choose the "wavosaur audio editor (en)", open and extract the files, then you're ready to go!).
3. Create a Voki. You can create an avatar of your choice, then give it a voice by clicking on the phone icon. You will be given a phone number to call and a passcode to enter. Follow the prompts to create your recording. When you're finished creating your voki, you will want to get a "Standard Voki link"; save this link so that you can submit it with the rest of your project.
4. Call me! That's right. Pick up that phone and call my voicemail. Leave your recording as a message. I check those every day, so I'll be sure to get your message. Need the number? Visit the blue "Staff Information" button.
5. Use your Smart Phone. Yes...I just discovered that my i-Phone has Voice Memos. After I create a recording, I can email it to myself. Then, I can save the recording!
6. Schedule a time to meet with me in Class Connect. What is Class Connect? A virtual chat room where we can meet and you can complete your recording. If you have a microphone and would like to use this option, just send me a message (click on the blue "Messages" button) to schedule a time that we can meet!