March 1--5

Students will be writing a poem about friendship. The poem should be a minimum of 8 lines. It can be written as a rhyming poem or as free verse. At least five character words such as kind, inspiring, honest, trustworthy, reliable, loyal, supportive, caring, generous, forgiving, dependable, or others that the student feels that are important in his choice of a friend must be used. Do not use vague words such as nice, sweet, good,etc.
The poem will be graded on the following 5 criteria which will count 20 points each.
1. The title which should be short but descriptive. It should not be Friend or Friendship.
2. The poem should be a minimum of 8 lines or 2 stanzas.
3. The poem should be typed or handwritten in blue or black ink on white copy paper or card stock. No loose leaf or notebook paper will be accepted.
4. The poem should be tastefully decorated and colorful.
5. If the poem is not on computer grade card stock, it should be mounted on construction paper.

The poem will be due on Thursday, March 4th.
Please remember that all 10 points are due on Wednesday, March 3rd.