Poetry Presentations!2004

Poetry Presentations!2004

Mr. Holt

English 9

100 points + process

The Assignment:The Assignment:

• In a multimedia (power point) presentation you will show a depth of knowledge, understanding and connection with a poem of your choice.

• The poem you choose can not be one we have covered in class.

• It can be an original work by you.

• **All poems and images must be rated G

Project RequirementsProject Requirements• Must be in power point• Include visual images and all of the actual lines of

the poem, which will be read aloud by you during the presentation.

• A list of poetic elements used by the author and examples of each (at the end, before bibliography).

• Analysis of the poem where you can demonstrate what and how this poem resonates. (like #8 in poetry log)

• A complete, correct bibliography citing where you got the poem and ALL OF THE PICTURES from.

• **Be careful, pictures use up lots of memory.

Grading RubricGrading Rubric

• CONTENT– For a 10: you must

exhibit a deep understanding of the poem (know what it means), knowledge of the poem’s theme, and show an emotional connection to the poem.

– 10 points X 3

• Technology– For a 10: You use

Power Point software well, incorporating images and meeting all requirements. No computer problems, disk problems, etc.

– Your project must be in on time

– 10 points X 1

Grading RubricGrading Rubric

• Motivation– For a 10: you must

exhibit a deep personal motivation and desire to work on this on your own. (In other words you’d rather work on this than anything else, and don’t need your hand to be held through every step). You make excellent use of class time provided.

– 10 points X 2

• Presentation and Effectiveness– For a 10: your

presentation will be interesting to the class, effective (it teaches the class the poem, or your interpretation of the poem), and flow well (no pauses, problems, forgotten lines, etc.).

– 10 points X 2

Grading RubricGrading Rubric

• Bibliography– For a 10: Bibliography

is included and is correct.

– 10 points X 1

• Vocabulary– For a 10: the

vocabulary is included and is correct. There are enough examples to show you know and understand the elements of poetry.

– 10 points X 1

Steps and Due DatesSteps and Due Dates• Choose a poem; bring a copy to class with a bibliography (15

pts.)…Due: 4/28• Read and understand poem (own it).• Make a list of elements used by author, bring to class (25 pts.)

…Due: 4/29

• Do an Outline (25 pts.)…Due: end of class 4/29 *this will consist of drawn boxes with notes as to the lines and images. Also notes as to music, etc. Stick figures are all that is expected.

• We will be in the CPU lab, bring a disk…4/29,4/30• Project Due date: 5/3 • Presentations:5/3,5/4, 5/5

Things to consider• Memory. Make sure your presentation is

not too big to fit on a floppy disk. If you have a CD burner at home and can do that, then go ahead.

• Citing your sources. Make sure you write down where the pictures come from correctly.

• There can be no late projects because there will not be a projector. Please get them in on time.

ANY QUESTIONS???An example to follow

ANY QUESTIONS???An example to follow