The document outlines an assignment for poetry writing where students are to choose a poem, imitate it in their own words, and write an analytical essay of three to four pages. Students must answer five specific questions regarding the relationship of their poem to the selected poem, historical context, and the reader's role in creating meaning. Additionally, it recommends reading essays by William Wordsworth and T.S. Eliot, and emphasizes the importance of proper referencing in APA format.