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WRITING AN ODE An ode style poem is one that admires something ordinary or shows the importance of something that is usually overlooked. An ode does not have to rhyme, but it must have detailed descriptions and observations. List five possible topics for your Ode Poem. 1. _____________________________________________________ _ 2. _____________________________________________________ _ 3. _____________________________________________________ _ 4. _____________________________________________________ _ 5. _____________________________________________________ _ Narrow your choices down to three. Discuss your three

choices with your teacher and two other students. Circle your favorite of the three topics and complete the following steps.
Describe your topic (use strong sensorial and imagery words; break it

into parts or sections in your description). sentence structure.

Use poetic structure, not

Describe in detail what it does for you.

Describe how you feel about it.

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Describe why its important and what would happen without it.

Now it is time to write and revise your poem.

When your poem is completed, answer the following questions.

Circle yes or no to the following questions.
1. Does your poem describe the subject using at least three different senses? (touch, taste, sight, sound, smell) 2. Does your poem show how much you admire or appreciate the subject? 3. Does your poem use words and phrases more than Yes No Yes No Yes No

sentences?

4. Does your poem explain the importance of your subject? 5. Does your poem have a clear rhythm?

Yes

No

Yes

No

For any no answers, go back and make improvements to your poem. Carefully check your spelling, punctuation, and

capitalization. Your writing should be perfect. Now type up your ode poem. Include a Creative Title, the formal title: Ode Poem, and your name, date, and period number. Put a border around the whole page.

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WRITING AN ODE Have at least three other people read and edit your poem before you print the final copy. Have them sign their names here after they edit your poem. 1. ______________________________________ 2. ______________________________________ 3. ______________________________________

Print two copies of your poem. Turn one in to your teacher. Use the other one to practice your presentation to the class.