Examples of the 24 Ken Nesbitt Poems are available in the Computer Lab!

Poem List

• Select a Poem to Publish from the list provided in class by your teacher.

• Open Microsoft Word on your computer.

• Type each poem to fit on one page.

• Type each poem exactly as it appears (do not copy and paste).

• Include the author’s name at the end of the poem.

• You must include your name, teacher’s name, class period, and due date somewhere on the assignment (it must be typed, not written).

• Be creative and design the poem to fit on one page using:

  • clip art or word art

  • colorful text and font styles

  • backgrounds or borders

• Print poem (one page only!!!) and turn in!

Papers will be graded as follows:                 50 points (each poem)

•   5 points - Name (name, teacher’s name, class period, and due date)

•   5 points - Author’s Name (at the end of the poem)

•   5 points – Fits on One Page (Printed)

• 10 points - Accuracy (Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar)

• 10 points - On Time

• 15 points – Creativity (Clip Art, Fonts, Theme)