Poetry Final Assignment
Name: _____________________
STEP 1: You will be writing a series of 3 poems:
Due date: ________________________
:
Poem 1: Rhyming Poetry
Success
criteria:
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Must have a clear rhyme scheme that is
labelled on the page (ex: ABAB, AABB)
Can be a limerick or any rhyming poem!
Must use at least 1 poetic device
(highlighted on the page)
Poem 2: Visual Poetry
Poem 3: Your choice!
 Must include a clear visual structure
 You can choose from the following:
shape poem, diamante, or haiku
 Must use at least 1 poetic device
(highlighted on the page)
 Can follow any format (or
can be free form)
 Must use at least 1 poetic
device (highlighted on the
page)
Review: Poetic Device:
a) Metaphor
b) Simile
c) Personification
d) Alliteration
Writing
Knowledge
A comparison of two things by saying that one thing is another.
 Example:
Weyinmi was a bright ray of sunshine throughout the day!
 Definition:
A comparison of two things, using the words “like” or “as.”
 Example:
Jason ran fast like a cheetah!
 Definition:
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects.
 Example:
The pizza was calling Emma’s name from the refrigerator!
 Definition:
Repetition of the same letter, usually at the start of the word.
 Example:
Dancing Dani does a delirious dive!
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Thinking
Communication
Application
 Definition:
All 3 poems demonstrate
thorough knowledge of
poetic forms.
All 3 poems are thoroughly
planned and revised.
Writing is clear and detailed
with vivid imagery.
Each poem effectively uses
poetic devices.
All 4 are used.
3
All 3 poems demonstrate
considerable knowledge of
poetic forms.
All 3 poems are planned and
revised.
Writing is clear with
considerable imagery.
Each poem uses poetic
devices well.
3 different devices are used.
2
Poems are mostly planned
and revised.
Writing is somewhat clear
and there is some imagery.
Poems use poetic devices, but
they are sometimes unclear.
The same device is repeated.
STEP 2: You will be performing 1 poem to the class in a dramatic reading.
Presentation
Voice
Volume
Eye contact
Posture
Notes:
4
Poem is read with great
emotion that relates to the
theme.
Poem is read at an
appropriate volume. All in
the audience can hear.
Poet always makes eye
contact with audience.
Poet stands straight and does
not fidget. Poet uses body
language to support
presentation.
3
1
Poems demonstrate some
knowledge of poetic forms.
Poems demonstrate
limited knowledge of
poetic forms.
Poems are unplanned
and/or not revised.
Writing is unclear and
there is no imagery.
Poetic devices are not
found in poems.
Presentation date: ____________________
2
1
Poem is read with emotion
that relates to the theme.
Poem is read with some
emotion.
Poem is read with little
emotion.
Poem is read at a good
volume. It may be slightly
quiet or loud.
Poet regularly makes eye
contact with the audience.
Poet stands mostly straight
with little fidgeting. Poet
uses some body language to
support presentation.
Poem is too quiet or too loud
to be heard at all.
The volume of poem is
inappropriate and interferes
with understanding.
Poet does not make eye
contact with audience.
Poet does not stand straight
and/or fidgets constantly.
Poet does not use any body
language.
Poet makes occasional eye
contact with audience.
Poet stands somewhat
straight and/or fidgets
regularly. Poet uses little
body language.