2 ADV Poetry Assignment Rubric

“…Come, my friends,‘Tis not too late to seek a newer world.Push off, and sitting well in order smite

The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds To sail beyond the sunset,….”

(“Ulysses” – Tennyson)

Assignment

• 1. Choose a partner (2 x 13 = 26)• 2. Select a poem by searching your text book

or any other English book that is present in the room. (Keep in mind that if you pick a poem in a book other than our lit text, you’ll have to provide the class with a copy of your poem.) Choose a good poem!

• 3. Pick 2 cards from Mr. Kirk to help determine when you’ll present your report.

Presentation requirements• 1. Perform the poem. To get credit for your performance, the

poem must be read with the inflection and feeling intended by the author.

• 2. Explain the literal meaning of the poem. What is it about? Explain. Make clear. (I say “Yes, that’s right!” or “No, that’s not.”)

• 3. Point out at least two poetry terms that are used in the writing of the poem. Y/N (List follows)

• 4. Explain the underlying meaning of the poem. What is its theme? What does the author want us to understand or think about? Y/N

• 5. Offer some personal reflection on the poem. Why did you select it? How does it affect you? It’s important b/c…

Rubric

• 5/5 = A• 4/5 = B• 3/5 = C• 2/5 = D• 1/5 = F+’s and –’s added when appropriate.One grade reduction for every day unprepared.

Terms

• Alliteration, allusion, aphorism, assonance, atmosphere, blank verse, characterization, conflict, connotation, consonance, couplet, free verse, hyperbole, imagery, irony, lyric poetry, metaphor, meter, narrative poetry, onomatopoeia, personification, repetition, rhyme, rhythm, simile, sonnet, stanza, symbolism, theme, tone

Schedule5/31 - Work Day – Prepare your presentations6/1 – Vocab Unit 12 + 2 presentations + topics

1. Claire Conklin and Molly Fandel- Fire and Ice2. Arleen Delaney and Skye Tonnesen-Rain

6/3 – 7 presentations3.4. The Song of the Old Mother – Harley and Mack5. Colin and Andrew E- Time and Space 6. Patrick and Anthony Lodged 7.Jamie and Taylor- Cat’s in the Cradle8. Bonnie and Gabriella-The Bridge9.Jill and sam –two friends

Schedule continued

6/6 – Vocab Unit 13 + 2 presentations (No Mr. Kirk)10. Allison Vilchinsky and Lars Swanson-Metaphor11. Scott Smullen and Jen Walsh- The Universe

6/7 – Vocab 14 + 3 presentations12. Andrew P and Camille- Television-movie13.Abby and Alex- The Street 14. Jacob and Ryan- Life

6/9 – Vocab 15 + Paper Due + Review and Books6/10 – Review and Books (All period Day)(+Poetry Quiz?)6/13 – Review and Books6/16 - Exam (Session 1 - 7:40 AM)