Poetry
Tic-Tac-Toe
Directions: Pick three activities to complete this
week. Be ready to perform them on
Thursday and Friday, April 3 & 4th. The three activities you pick should make
tic-tac-toe.
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1.
Make a scrapbook of your favorite
poems. Include the poem and write a
short paragraph for each
poem telling why you like it.
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2.
Develop a visual interpretation of a
poem you enjoy. You may make a digital story using PowerPoint
or similar software, or you may make a movie of the poem. Email the presentation to Mrs. B at lbrouillette@nppsd.org. Share the presentation with the class.
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3.
Choose a poem and
put the words to music. Perform
the poem/song for the class. You may
compose original music or use pre-recorded music.
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4.
Compile a booklet of 7-10 poems you have
written. You may illustrate it if you
wish.
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5.
Perform an original poem for the class.
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6.
Make a PowerPoint
presentation, poster, or game with illustrations explaining the “Poetry Terms.”
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7.
Enter a poetry contest.
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8.
Write a letter to your grandparent or
similar older person comparing
a modern song with
poetry. You may use Mrs. B’s or your
own lyrics and poems for the comparisons.
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9.
Poetry Theater:
Perform a group poetry play for the class using (a few) props. Poetry plays can be found at www.gigglepoetry.com.
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I/we chose activities
#______, #_______, and # _______.
Name:
________________________________ Period:
_____ Due Date: April 3, 2008
Poetry
Tic-Tac-Toe Rubric
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1. Scrapbook ____/5 pts
£ Has
at least 6 poems.
£ Paragraphs
show understanding of poems.
£ Correct
grammar, mechanics and spelling.
£ Neat
and legible
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2.
Digital story ___/5
pts.
£ Pictures
or movie relates to poem—making it easier to understand
£ Has
at least 7 slides
£ Includes
a picture for every slide
£ If
movie, volume is loud enough to hear
£ References
or credits
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3. Music. ____/5 pts
£ Includes
entire poem
£ Music
fits words
£ Tells
title & author of poem (and song)
£ Words
and music are clear, easy to understand, and presented well
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4.
Booklet ____/5 pts.
£ At
least 7 poems
£ Neat
and legible.
£ All
poems are original.
£ If
illustrated, pictures relate to poem.
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5.
Performance __/15
pts.
£ Poem
is original.
£ Volume
is loud for entire class to hear.
£ Words
are spoken clearly and presented well.
£ Performed,
not read.
£ Voice
is animated, bringing poem to life.
£ Facial
expressions and eye contact with audience.
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6.
Poetry Terms ____/5 pts.
£ Has
all the important poetry terms listed.
£ Well
organized-- liked terms grouped together.
£ Neat
and legible.
£ Illustrations
relate to terms.
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7. Contest ____/5 pts.
£ Poem
is original
£ Form
is cut out and stapled to poem.
£ Poem
is typed or written neatly in ink.
£ Contest
rules are followed.
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8. Letter ____/5 pts.
£ Correct
business letter format.
£ Similarities
and differences are clearly shown.
£ Includes
and example of each.
£ Titles
of poem and song are mechanically correctly in letter.
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9. Poetry
Theater ___/5 pts.
£ Volume
is loud for entire class to hear.
£ Words
are spoken clearly and presented well.
£ Performed,
not read.
£ Props
are used.
£ Title
and author shared.
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Name: ________________________________ Period: _____ Due Date: April 3, 2008