Name: ___________________________
Learning Guide: Bronx Masquerade
Due Friday, February 5: Complete ONE task from each skill category: knowledge,
comprehension, application, and analyze. Synthesize for a higher grade.
Knowledge: Create flashcards that target key poetic terms. Provide accurate citations.
1. Create 6 flashcards A: Define the poetic terms: simile, metaphor, alliteration, rhyme,
personification, and hyperbole. B: Provide rich examples for each term on the back.
2. Create 3 flashcards A: Quote three of your favorite lines of poetry from the book (pg.
#, title of poem, author). B: Explain why the lines are your favorites on the back.
3. Create 3 flashcards A: Cite three student poems (identify author, page #). B: Identify
two of the poetic elements found in each of these student poems on the back.
Comprehension: Respond using multiple paragraphs, each containing a topic sentence.
1. Explain why Open Mike gets so many students to reveal their dreams and fears more
than a typical class. Discuss whether it would work at your school or not.
2. Identify two students in Mr. Ward's class that you believe are most affected by
Open Mike Fridays. Explain your choices using specific details from the novel.
3. Predict what happens next year in the lives of two characters in Mr. Ward’s class.
Application: Create a slideshow (at least 5 slides to drop folder).
1. Choose a student from Mr. Ward’s class and write five questions you might ask
him/her. Then, answer each question as you think they would.
2. Predict the future for 5 students in Mr. Ward's class. For each student, write a 1-2
sentence summary explaining what happens to these 5 students.
Analyze: Respond using multiple paragraphs, each containing a topic sentence.
1. Focus on a single character and show how he or she changes over the course of the
book. Give specific examples to show the change in attitude or actions.
2. Compare and contrast the problems of the teenagers in Mr. Ward's class with those you
think are in your current class. How are they alike? How are they different?
Synthesize: For a higher grade, create a new character for Mr. Ward's class. Write two
journal entries & one poem through the eyes of your new character. Then, present your
writing in class.
Name: ____________________
Criteria
Rubric: Bronx Masquerade Learning Guide
5
3
Flashcards are
completed with quality.
Knowledge (4x)
Comprehension (4x)
Application (4x)
Analyze (4x)
Flashcards complete.
Flashcards incomplete.
Poetic terms are defined
and examples provided.
Writing is sometimes
illegible.
Poetic terms are not
defined accurately,
and/or examples not
provided.
Writing is supported
with 1-2 relevant details.
Writing NOT supported
with relevant details.
Multiple paragraphs are
well organized. Topic
sentence clearly states
main idea.
Multiple paragraphs
used, but writing would
be better organized if
topic sentences stated
main idea.
Multiple paragraphs
used, but writing would
be better organized if
topic sentences stated
main idea.
Slideshow enhanced
through engaging
themes, graphics, and
transitions.
Enhance slideshow by
using themes, graphics,
and transitions that
engage audience.
Slideshow is
incomplete.
Writing demonstrates
thorough understanding
of characters in slides.
Writing does NOT show
thorough understanding
of all characters in slides
Writing is not coherent,
or focused on the
writing task.
Writing is supported
thoroughly with several
relevant details.
Writing is supported
with 1-2 relevant details.
Writing NOT supported
with relevant details.
Multiple paragraphs
used, but writing would
be better organized if
topic sentences stated
main idea.
Multiple paragraphs
used, but writing would
be better organized if
topic sentences stated
main idea.
Writing contains several
grammatical errors that
interfere with readability
and understanding.
Grammatical errors
significantly interfere
with one’s ability to
read and understand
writing.
Poetic terms are defined
accurately and examples
provided are rich.
Writing is supported
thoroughly with several
relevant details.
Multiple paragraphs are
well organized. Topic
sentence clearly states
main idea.
Conventions (4x)
1
Writing contains few
grammatical errors,
none of which interfere
with readability or
understanding.
* Synthesize: up to 10 points extra-credit
Project Grade: ___________
Comments: