Due 5/11: Beat Poem

May 9, 2017 By

1. Writing–Original beat poems! Your beat poem should reflect what you know to be true about beat poetry in terms of theme, voice, style, and form. So, when we hear or read your poem, it should be clear that this is a beat poem. One very specific requirement though: you should get funky with form (i.e. Dog).

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Sean Leon (Your name!)
Poetry Seminar
5/11/17
9. Beat Poem

Due 5/9: Beat Poets

May 8, 2017 By

1. Beat Poet–Write down 2-3 words you associate with each of the words on the board from the end of class. Then write a stream of consciousness poem inspired by these words (listen to some jazz while doing it, unless you don’t like having fun).

Capitalism/Consumerism
Justice/Injustice
The American Dream

2. Read and annotate Dog by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Due 5/9: Dog by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

May 5, 2017 By

1. Read and annotate Dog by Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Due 5/3: Allen Ginsberg

May 3, 2017 By

1. Reading–A Supermarket in California by Allen Ginsberg
2. Writing–Free write!

Due 11/23: America

November 22, 2016 By

1. Writing–Next theme, America. Please be thoughtful and more than ever I expect to see more thought given to how you create meaning in this poem. Keep in mind that poetry rests on image and figures; so too, should your poetry. Rhyme and meter is up to you; but, I challenge you to cater to at least one in this poem. Avoid writing a piece that is comprised entirely of literal verse.

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