Assessments

** Enter the date that each item is completed. Keep all of these items in your work folder ** ð Create a reflection journal. Be sure to write in the journal daily. ð Complete the “Poetry Terms” activity and test.* ð Select 8 poems from the text or the list given by teacher. Annotate each of the 8 poems. ð Write an analysis of each of the poems, following the rubric given to you.* ð In your reflection journal, reflect upon your personal contribution to the analysis. ð Select one of the 8 poems to analyze and share with the class in your presentation. ð Write three original poems modeled after three of the 8 poems you selected.* ð Write one poem in each of the formats you will find in the poetry packet.* ð Select your 12 best poems for publication.* ð Organize your poems for publication.* ð Select a format for publishing your poetry. Examples will be shared by teacher. ð Create a rough draft of your publication. TAG peer edit your rough draft. Write your final draft.* ð Create works cited page, title page, table of contents, and explanation of creative product. ð Gather all necessary materials for your presentation and product.* ð Create your creative product. ð Practice your presentation. Time yourself (3 – 10 minutes) ð Practice again. Try making your presentation in front of family, friends or a mirror. ð Try to anticipate the kinds of questions your classmates will ask. Can you answer them?*  At each point marked with an asterisk * you will need to conference with your teacher. Bring with you: § a list of any materials or equipment you will need for your presentation or product § all poetry: the poems you analyzed and the poems you wrote. § working folder § reflection journal  Things to ask yourself as you work. · How will I make this interesting to the other students? · What will I do if someone asks me a question I don’t know the answer to? · How will I know that the audience is learning what I want them to know?  Poem Writing Scoring Guide ||  ||  ||  || **Descriptor ** **Points ** ||  ||  ||  ||  || **Effective ** || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Adequate **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Somewhat **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Little or None **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">10-9 ** || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">8-7 ** || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">6-4 ** || **<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">3-0 ** || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My poem follows correct format. My poem is modeled closely on the poem I analyzed. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My poem follows correct format. Most lines are modeled closely on the poem I analyzed. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My poem follows correct format. The poem resembles the poem I analyzed. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">My poem does not follow the model of the poem I analyzed. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I use figurative language to create vivid mental images in all lines. Every line causes reader to ponder ideas presented. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I use figurative language to create mostly vivid mental images in most lines. Some lines are insightful whereas others are ordinary. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I attempt to use figurative language to create mental images in some lines. Most lines are ordinary. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I do not use figurative language to create mental images in lines. Poem is unimaginative reciting of basic facts. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I use appropriate, vivid details and examples in my poem. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I use appropriate detail in my poem. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Some of my poem is too general and does not have enough detail. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I have very little detail in my poem. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I am careful to check my poem for accuracy in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation, so I do not have any mistakes. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I check my poem for accuracy in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation, and I do not have any mistakes that would confuse people while they are reading. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I check my poem for accuracy in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation, but sometimes I have mistakes that confuse people while they are reading. || <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I do not check my poem for accuracy in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation, and I have several mistakes that confuse people while they are reading. || Title : Poetry Analysis for Reflection Journal
 * This page contains the rubrics and check lists for this unit.
 * Exploring Poetry Checklist **
 * Make sure that you have accomplished each of the items on this list.
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Ideas in Poem ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Ideas in Poem ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Word Choice ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Word Choice ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Examples and Details ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Examples and Details ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Conventions ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Conventions ** ||
 * Description** : Poetry is hard. Students need to understand their own thinking process. This tool asks students to write about their poetry and write about their own thinking.
 * Instructions** : Use this rubric as you read and write about each poem.
 * Type of Assessment** : Reflection
 * ||  || **4** || **3** || **2** || **1** ||
 * Interpretation || I express abstract and general concepts. I show a complex understanding of the text and an awareness of interactions beyond the text. || I express opinions, judgments, or insights about the text. || I vaguely express abstract or general concepts based on the text. || I do not express abstract or general concepts based on the text. I only summarize what I read. ||
 * Connections || I show precise and insightful connections to other texts and to real life. I show a curiosity, wonder, and desire to learn more about a topic in or related to the text. || I make connections to other texts and real life. || I refer to other texts or to real life, but my connections are simple or incomplete. || I am limited to the text and do not create extensions toward deeper understanding. ||
 * Interpretations of Text || I suggest more than one interpretation or develop an alternative interpretation, which I support with relevant information from the text. || I suggest my interpretation and an alternative interpretation, but I focus more on my own as the “right” interpretation. || I attempt to suggest interpretations, but I do not support them with evidence. || I have difficulty thinking beyond the literal meaning of the text. ||
 * Personal Insights || I express personal opinions and insights that are clearly connected to new understanding I derive from the text. || I express relevant personal experiences, making connections to elements of the text. || I refer to personal experiences, but they are often only indirectly relevant to the text. || I do not show the ability to draw connections and see relationships between personal experiences and the text. ||
 * Author Awareness || I thoughtfully support or challenge assumptions, perspective, claims, and style of the author. I support my ideas with specific references from the text. || I challenge the knowledge, claims, or style of the author. I support my ideas with references from the text. || I make a judgment about the knowledge, claims, or style of the author. I provide very little support from the text. || I accept or reject the knowledge, claims, or style of the author, without any support from the text. ||  ||