For this assignment, you will be choosing a poem from Unit 1 and exploring a possible Theme from it. Your written essay must be
an original document and include: • (25) First Paragraph:
o Poem title and poet’s name
o Summarizes what the poem is about.
o A Thesis Statement in the last sentence that describes the Theme of the poem—the poet’s message or lesson about life.
• (10) Second Paragraph:
o Describe the first example of the theme in the poem.
o Write the example word-for-word in “quotations.”
• (10) Third Paragraph:
o Describe the second example of the theme in the poem.
o Write the example word-for-word in “quotations.”
• (5) Fourth Paragraph:
o Your Conclusion
o Review the poem’s theme again and provide any last thoughts on the theme or the poem itself.
TOTAL= 50 points
Remember to include:
• 12-point font--Arial or Times New Roman
• 2.0 double space
• Assignment heading: Your first and last name, class, teacher name, and date
• Centered Title: Theme + Poem Title
• Indented paragraphs
• Spelling and grammar check before submission
