Final Poetry Assignment

For your final poetry assignment, write and hand in:
1. Final draft of your sonnet
2. A final draft of any other poem of your choice; choose your own topic and structure.
3. Choose the best poem and prepare a reading of it. You will read the poem aloud to the class.

Due: Wednesday February 27 (811) or Thur Feb 28 (807 & 812).

Name: ____________________________  Class: _______  Poetry Rubric

Score: 4 = fulfills task completely; exceeds 8^th grade standards; 3 = fulfills the task almost completely; meets standards; 2 = attempts to fulfill the task but does not; approaches 8^th grade standards; 1 = Requires more effort; 0 = Does not fulfill the requirements of the task at all 

Sonnet Title:	Score 1-4	Poem #2 Title:	Score 1-4
1. 14 lines		1.       Has focus and makes sense; is creative and complex
2. Rhyme scheme – abab cdcd efef gg		2.       Is organized in an intentional, effective way; uses stanzas and line breaks thoughtfully
3. 10 syllables per line; iambic pentameter		3.       Elaborates using a variety of details, literary devices, sensory language, and imagery
4. Literary devices (metaphor, simile, personification, etc.)		4.       The voice/tone is consistent and effective
5. Clear theme/focus		5.       Precise words, punctuation, capitalization, etc. are used and work well in the poem; grammar is correct or intentionally altered
6. Narrative structure (set up idea, elaborate, and conclude)		6.       There is evidence of thoughtful revision
7. Attaches at least 1 draft		7.       Final presentation: drafts attached, final draft is neat, and work is completed on time
8. Nice presentation and completed on time; sonnet is creative and enjoyable

Total: _________/ 60 points

Poetry Reading/ Performance	Score 1-4
Voice/volume: reads clearly, loudly, and articulately
Fluency: reads with proper pace (fast, medium, or slow to match meaning); certain words are intentionally emphasized
Dramatizes the poem effectively – reads with emotion; uses body language, gestures, eye contact, action, props, etc.
Reads for an audience; does not just look down at paper
Preparation: poem is mostly or fully memorized; reader has practiced and prepared to read aloud

Total: __________/20 points

Answer on the back or on separate sheet of paper:

• What did you learn and enjoy from this unit on reading and writing poetry? Think about specific lessons, activities, and/or poems that we did in class.
• What challenges did you face? What skills would you like more practice in? What future lessons would you like me to teach in poetry?