1. PBA–The first draft of your PBA essay is due on Monday. Click here for guidelines on how to cite poetry.
Ultimately, your PBA will include (in this order):
Cover Sheet–In the center of the page (horizontally and vertically):
Your Name
Poetry Seminar
6/12/17
A Poet Study on
Your Poet’s Name
A 1-2 page mini-bio of your poet.
A 5-7 page essay that introduces and analyzes the work of your poet, including a strong claim (a thesis) about your poet and his/her work. In this analysis you should demonstrate great control of your poet’s work. Finally, your discussion must be complemented by 3 primary or secondary sources (critical/analytical in nature).
The 10 poems (untouched) chosen for this project.
Two original poems mirroring your poet’s style.
As an appendix: Annotated copies of the ten poems chosen for this project.