Instructions: 1. Journal Entry 1: Exploring Poetic Forms Task: Write poem of at least 10 lines in a specific poetic form (e.g., sonnet, free verse, narrative poetry). You may use the poem you created in the previous assignment and make adjustments to fit the journal requirements. Focus: If writing a sonnet, follow the rhyme scheme and iambic pentameter. If writing in free verse, focus on the freedom of structure and rhythm to express your ideas. Example: Create sonnet that explores a significant memory from your childhood, using vivid imagery to bring the memory to life. Reflect on how the formality of the sonnet adds a layer of reflection or restraint to the emotional content. 2. Journal Entry 2: Experimenting with Stanza Structure and Line Breaks Task: Write poem of at least 12 lines, experimenting with different stanza structures (e.g., couplets, quatrains) and line breaks. You may build on the poem you created in the previous assignment, modifying it to explore new techniques in stanza structure and line breaks. Focus: Use enjambment and end-stopped lines strategically. Consider how breaking the line at different points can create suspense, emphasize a particular word or phrase, or alter the rhythm of the poem. Example: Take inspiration from Emily Dickinson's "Because I Could Not Stop for Death." Write a poem that personifies an abstract concept (like time or fear), and use enjambment to create a sense of ongoing motion or unresolved tension. 3. Journal Entry 3: Combining Techniques to Build Tension and Emotion Task: Write a poem of at least 15 lines that combines the techniques you've explored poetic form, stanza structure, line breaks, enjambment, and end-stopped linesto build tension and evoke strong emotion. Focus: Experiment with how these elements work together to create a cohesive piece that resonates with the reader. If you wish, you can extend the haiku form by writing multiple haikus to reach the required line number for this journal entry, ensuring that each haiku contributes to a unified theme or emotional exploration. Example: Reflect on a personal challenge or conflict. Use a free verse structure, with varied stanza lengths and strategic use of enjambment, to mirror the complexity and emotional turbulence of the experience. 4. Haiku Submission (Separate or Integrated) Task: Submit the haiku you created during the class workshop. You may include it as a separate submission or integrate it into one of your journal entries (e.g., as part of Entry 2 if focusing on stanza structure). If integrated, you can write multiple haikus to meet the line number requirement. Focus: Ensure your haiku follows the 5-7-5 syllable structure, captures a vivid image or moment, and evokes a specific emotion or insight. Example: "Flame in autumn's air, Whispering leaves touch the ground, Silence fills the world." Reflection: Along with the haiku, include a brief reflection (1-2 sentences) on the inspiration behind your haiku and how you crafted it to fit the haiku structure.