Period 3: Write a narrative poem (200-500 words) in rhyming couplets.  There are no set stanzas, but break between main ideas as you would in a short story.  You must try to keep uniform line length.  You may use forced rhyme. Topics: The Greatest Christmas (or Day) I Ever Had Bringing Peace to Christmas (or to Humanity) The Real Meaning of Christmas (or Friendship/Family or Giving) A topic of your choice Due:  Nov. 24th. *The Christmas topics will have a chance to be submitted to a contest The Times & Transcripts is running.