Pet Poetry
Project
Created by RuthAnn Lane
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Standards
EL.5.1.5 2006
Understand and explain the figurative use of words in similes
(comparisons that use like or as: The stars were like a million
diamonds in the sky.) and metaphors (implied comparisons: The
stars were brilliant diamonds in the night sky.)
EL.5.4.7 2006
Use a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and meanings.
EL.4.5.5 2006
Use varied word choices to make writing interesting.
Example: Write stories using descriptive words in place of common
words; for instance, use enormous, gigantic, or giant for the word
big.
EL.5.3.1 2006
Identify and analyze the characteristics of poetry, drama, fiction,
and nonfiction and explain the appropriateness of the literary
forms chosen by an author for a specific purpose.
Example: Analyze an author's purpose for writing, whether it is to
inform, teach, entertain, or elicit an emotional response, and tell
how well that purpose is achieved by the type of writing the
author has produced.
EL.5.3.5 2006
Describe the function and effect of common literary devices, such
as imagery, metaphor, and symbolism.
• Symbolism: the use of an object to represent something else; for
Example, a dove might symbolize peace.
• Imagery: the use of language to create vivid pictures in the
reader's mind.
• Metaphor: an implied comparison in which a word or phrase is
used in place of another, such as He was drowning in money.
Pet Poetry Project Description
Goal: Create two poems based on pets. You may use one of the four types of
poetry listed in your notes.
Materials: four types of poetry notes, pictures, rubric, thesaurus
Helpful Websites: (All found on our Fifth Grade Website)
Four Types of Poetry Prezi (made by me)
http://prezi.com/68f6bwk1lfwt/four-types-of-poetry/
Simile and Metaphor Prezi (made by me)
http://prezi.com/o9ymyjtgby7p/similes-and-metaphors/
Imagery Prezi (made by me)
http://prezi.com/purgpoded_-q/imagery-in-nature-poems/
Symbolism Prezi (made by me)
http://prezi.com/92ai_xo5rrsp/symbolism/
How to write a poem
http://www.poetry4kids.com/blog/lessons/poetry-writing-lessons/
How to use a dictionary/thesaurus
http://kids.britannica.com/help_student?topic=Dictionary_Thesaurus_Tips&title=Dictionary/Thesaurus%20Tip
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Requirements:
- 2 poems written about pets using either the photographs provided or your own
inspiration
-Each poem should be a different type of poetry. Use your four types of poetry
notes to assist you.
-You must use at least 1 example of the following items in at least 1 of your
poems.
-Symbolism
-Imagery
-Metaphor
-Simile
-Your poem should meet the requirements for whichever type you create. If you
choose free verse, there are no rules.
-You must follow the writing procedures.
-Brainstorm, Rough Draft, You Edit, Revise, Peer Edit, Revise, Publish
-Use a thesaurus to find better word choice when writing your poem
Presentation: Your presentation may be completed in any manner you chose. If
your presentation requires materials, you must bring them in to use during class.
Do not forget you must present in front of your classmates. Follow the rubric
for all projects.
Below are some suggested ways to present.
Handwritten, typed, painted, collaged
Pet Poetry Project Rubric
5 Points
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
0 Points
2 Poems (Each a
different type)
The student
uses two types
of poetry when
writing their
poems. These
poems meet the
requirements of
whichever type
they chose.
Free verse
poetry has no
rules.
The student
uses two types
of poetry when
writing their
poems. They do
not meet the
requirements of
whichever type
they chose.
The student
used the same
type of poetry
for both
poems.
The student
only finished
one poem.
The student
did not write
any poems.
Metaphor,
Simile, Imagery,
Symbolism
The student
uses at least 1
example of
each of the
items in this
category.
The student
has all four of
the items but
does not use
them correctly.
The student is
missing 1 of
the four
items.
The student is
missing 2 of
the four
items.
The student
is missing 3
or more of
the four
items.
Writing Process
The student
completed each
of the steps of
the writing
process, and
shows evidence
through his or
her checklist.
The student
appears to have
complete the
writing process
but did not
include the
checklist,
however there
are other
pieces of
evidence or the
teacher
witnessed many
of the steps.
The student
did not
complete all of
the steps for
writing. But he
or she did
complete most
of the steps.
The student
did not
complete all of
the steps of
the writing
process.
However, they
did complete
less than half.
The student
did not
complete any
of the steps
of the
writing
process.
Word Choice
The thesaurus
was used to
make at least 3
words the
student
originally chose
stronger.
The thesaurus
was used to
make 2 words
stronger than
the student
originally chose.
The thesaurus
was used to
make 1 word
stronger than
the student
originally
chose.
________
The student
did not use
the
thesaurus.
Spelling and
Grammar
There are no
spelling or
grammar
mistakes.
There is only 1
spelling or
grammar
mistake.
There are 2-4
spelling or
grammar
mistakes.
There are 4-5
spelling or
grammar
mistakes.
There are
more than 5
spelling
mistakes.
Total:
/20
Writing Process Checklist
Pet Poetry Project
 Pre-writing/Brainstorming
-What are important topics for you to cover in your work?
 Rough Draft
-Write out what will be under each letter.
-Be sure it meets all the requirements of the rubric.
 You Edit
-Edit your own work.
-Check for spelling errors.
-Check for punctuation and capitalization errors.
-Show use of the thesaurus being used
Revise
-Fix issues you noticed in your writing.
 Peer Edit
-Trade with another person and check each other’s papers.
-Look for spelling errors.
- Look for punctuation and capitalization errors.
-Peer Signature:_________________________
 Revise
-Make changes after conference.
-Have a peer check your work one more time.
-Peer Signature:_________________________
-Create final draft with all corrections made.
 Publish
-Put together your final copy for grading.