We're following the retrial of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich as homework and in class. To get us thinking and using our creativity, we'll be working in groups and writing haiku poems about Blagojevich. We'll follow the 5-7-5 format and the poem must include Blagojevich or Blago (or, if you're feeling particularly adventurous, at least a political word) and see what you come up with.
Here are some of my favorites. They range from simple to poetic. Some follow the guidelines a little more closely than others but most are 5-7-5.
We voted for our favorite in class. (Ok, I know the winner isn't a true a haiku by the syllables standard, but it's still good.)
Rod Blagojevich
really bad politician
addicted to fame
(5A)
Rob Blagojevich
tried selling senator's seat
first to be impeached
(4A)
pay to play schemes is
what Rod Blagojevich did
as my governor
(4A) [tied for third]
big hair, big troubles
charged with fraud, bribes, and bad schemes
Blago goes to trial
(1A, by SK & EN) [Voted #1 by students]
was the governor
attitude adjustment much?
Rod Blagojevich
(1A)
shady scam artist
tried to sell Obama's seat
Rod Blagojevich
(1B)
criminal; a fraud
Blago, convicted one count
tried to sell the seat
(1B)
Blago was impeached
least popular governor
rats live in his hair
(4B)
Blago's punishment
no one liked him, got impeached
man, that Rod Blago
(4B)
The man should be ashamed
for he had done bad things
yet he still has fame
(4B)
what a crazy guy
if I do say so myself
Rod Blagojevich
impeached for his corruption
what a heart-breaking story
(tanka poem, 4B)
sold Obama's seat
but couldn't keep it discrete
so he was impeached
(5B) [voted second place]
Blago was impeached
tried to sell Obama's seat
he wasn't very smart
(5B) [tied for third]
Rob Blagojevich
a disgrace to democrats
they call him Blago
(5B)
Read more on Blago here:
Short primer here.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-blagojevich-legacy-20110424,0,996878.story?track=rss
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