Poetry Project
Due
Dates
_____ April
28 Poem approved
_____
May 5 Copy
of your poem
_____
May 9 Rough
draft of your essay
_____ May 16 Final Essay and recite poem by
memory
Directions:
- Choose
a poem.
a.
Your poem must be 100 words or more (5th),
75 words or more (4th), 50 words or more (3rd).
b.
You must choose a poem that has some
meaning or a message to it.
c.
Make sure you are able to complete a
thoughtful essay based on your poem.
d.
Read these directions carefully to be
sure your poem will work.
e.
Silly poems do not work well for this
assignment.
f.
Have Mrs. Velbis approve your choice by
the due date.
- Type
or neatly write your poem.
a.
The paper must be no larger than 8 ½ x
11 inches.
b.
Be sure to include the title and the
author.
c.
Choose a font that is easy to read, and
choose a size that will fill up the paper.
d.
Turn one copy
in to Mrs. Velbis on May 5th
- Memorize
your poem.
a.
The sooner you memorize your poem, the better.
b.
Once the poem is memorized, you can
begin working on “Good Stage Voice and Presence.”
c.
Here are some ideas to help you
memorize it:
Record yourself reading your poem. Then recite back along with your
recording.
Practice
reading your poem to a certain tune. This may make it easier for you to
memorize it.
- Essay
Three
or more paragraphs:
1.
Tell
what the poem is about.
Comment on the meaning or message the poet may have been trying to
convey.
2.
Discuss
two poetry devices used in the poem. Give a few
examples of lines in the poem to support your observations. Use the attached
list of Poetic Devices.
3.
Describe
your reaction to the poem. What did the poem mean to you? Does
it relate to anything in your life? Did you like it? Why or why not? Would you
want to read more poems by the same poet?
- Recite
your poem to the class.
- Be sure to
review “Good Voice and Stage Presence” tips. We will be learning these and practicing
these in class.
- You will read
your essay and then you will recite your poem by memory. Students will be
encouraged to ask you questions about your poem.
Good Voice and Stage Presence
PROJECTION: Speak loudly so that you can be
heard.
RATE: Don’t speak too fast or too
slow.
CLARITY: Make sure that you enunciate and
use good diction.
EXPRESSION: Add character to your voice by
varying your intonation and expression.
PITCH: Use the full range of your
voice- its highs and lows.
STANCE: Stand up straight, show
confidence, and don’t pace or sway.
EYE CONTACT: Look at your audience.
POISE: Don’t call attention to your
mistakes. Recover and go on.
Glossary of Poetic Devices
Alliteration - The repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Assonance - The repetition of vowel sounds.
Imagery - Words or phrases that appeal to any sense or any
combination of senses.
Metaphor - A comparison between two objects with the intent of
giving clearer meaning to one of them. Often
forms of the "to
be" verb are used, such as "is" or "was", to make the
comparison.
Meter - The recurrence of a pattern of stressed and
unstressed syllables.
Onomatopoeia - The use of words which imitate sound.
Personification - A figure of speech which endows animals, ideas, or
inanimate objects with human traits or
abilities.
Point-of-view - The author's point-of-view concentrates on the
vantage point of the speaker, or "teller", of the
story or poem.
1st person: the speaker is a character in the story or
poem and tells it from his/her perspective (uses "I")
3rd person limited: the speaker is not part of the
story, but tells about the other characters but limits
information about what one character sees and feels.
3rd person omniscient: the speaker is not part of the
story, but is able to "know" and describe what all
characters are thinking.
Repetition - the repeating of words, phrases, lines, or stanzas.
Rhyme - The similarity of ending sounds existing between
two words.
Rhyme scheme - The sequence in which the rhyme occurs. The first
end sound is represented as the letter "a",
the second is "b",
etc.
Simile - A comparison between two objects using a specific
word or comparison such as "like", "as", or
"than".
Stanza - a grouping of two or more lines of a poem in terms
of length, metrical form, or rhyme scheme.
Poetry Project Grading Guidelines
4= Student has
grasped, applied, and extended key concepts, processes and skills. His or her
project demonstrates depth and complexity in a well thought out, organized
project.
The project has many thoughtful responses and
possibly includes comparisons to other poems. Meaningful examples are cited
from the poem with in depth analysis of the poetic style and/or device. The project is presented with detailed
captions and has borders, is well-balanced, and is color coordinated. Student must earn 90 points or more to earn a “4”.
3= Student grasps
and applies key concepts, processes and skills.
In other words, he or she has met the requirements fully. Student must earn 80 points or more to earn
a “3”.
2= Student has met
most of the requirements, but key concepts have not been fully grasped, and/or
project was not completed according to instructions. (Example: Figurative language of poem not
commented on, and/or examples not cited from poem.)
1= Student has
shown an obvious lack of effort. The
project looks hastily assembled and therefore does not show careful thought and
planning.
|
Category
|
Points Available
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Points Earned
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April 28
|
Poem Approved
|
5
|
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May 5
|
Copy of Poem
|
5
|
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May 9
|
Rough Draft
|
5
|
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May 16
|
Project
|
85
|
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Points Available: 100 Points Earned: ___
Oral Presentation
Category
|
Points
Available
|
Points Earned /
Comments
|
Projection
|
20
|
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Rate
|
10
|
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Clarity
|
10
|
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Expression
|
15
|
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Pitch
|
5
|
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Stance
|
10
|
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Eye Contact
|
20
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Poise
|
10
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Points Available: 100 Points Earned: ___
