The work in this unit was created during multiple class periods with both peer and teacher feedback.
1. I can follow the format for a syllable or word cinquain to write poetry related to winter.
__ I can follow the format to write a cinquain (based on either syllables or words) to write a poem on a subject related to winter.
__ I can mostly follow the format for cinquain but have some errors in my poem.
__ I did not follow the format for the poem, my poem contains major errors in format.
2. I can follow the format to write a haiku poem which focuses on nature in winter.
__ My haiku contains the required number of syllables and reflects a subject related to nature in winter.
__ My haiku has the required number of syllables but does not reflect a subject related to nature in winter.
__ My haiku does not have the required number of syllables.
3. I can write 3 poems that are at least ten lines in length and focused on a topic related to winter.
__ My poems are of the minimum assigned length and show good focus on a topic related to winter. I have written three poems.
__ Some of my poems may be short or lack focus on a single topic. One or more of my topics may not be related to winter.
__ I have not written three poems.
4. I can use a literary device such as alliteration, rhyme, repetition, onomatopoeia, imagery, simile, or metaphor to add to my description of my subject in a poem.
__ I can effectively use two or more literary devices in a poem.
__ I can effectively use one of the above literary devices in a poem.
__ I make an attempt to use one of the above literary devices in a poem, but it has limited effectiveness.
__ I do not use any of the literary devices in any of my poems.
5. I can use two of my poems to create poetry bags to share with others.
__ I can create two poetry bags which reflect the winter theme and show attention to design, detail and neatness.
__ I can create two poetry bags which reflect the winter theme but show inadequate attention to design, detail and neatness.
__ I can create one poetry bag.
6. I can use Garage Band to create a recording of two of my poems.
__ My recordings are clear and easy to understand.
__ My recordings are mostly clear and easy to understand.
__ My recordings are unclear and/or difficult to understand.