English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
September Theme:
Step By Step
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**Due: Last day of the month!
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
October Theme:
Pain and Healing or Strength and Hope
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**DUE: October 5th!!! This is a special month as the poems written for October will be complied into a booklet, helping to raise awareness for Breast Cancer research and early detection. The poetry booklets will be available at Homecoming for a donation to Breast Cancer research.
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
November Theme:
Look Around…Be Grateful
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**Due: Last day of the month!
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
December Theme:
Being in the “Present”
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**Due: Last day of the month!
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
January Theme:
It’s All About Perspective
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**Due: Last day of the month!
English Department Poetry/Short Story Theme of the Month
2016-2017
February Theme:
Love and the Human Spirit
The English Department will be hosting its third In Your Own Words Night in April 2017.
Help create a collection of original writing to be shared at this special event. You, of course, will read part or all of your original pieces. Each month the department will feature a different theme you can write about. Look for the monthly theme on the English Department door as well as on the library website.
Brainstorm, Reflect, Write, Rewrite, Inspire
Poem Format: 2 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
(Structure is your choice)
Short Story Format: 4 pages max. Typed Double Spaced: Times New Roman
**You may submit 2 pieces per month MAX!
**Email original pieces to Mrs. Kaspar:
**Include: Name, English teacher’s name, Period you have English, Grade
**Due: Last day of the month!