Digital Writing Final Project
Poetry Unit
8th Grade Western Suburbs
Dixie L. Boschee
Learning ObjectivesState/District Standards
• Students will identify and demonstrate with textual support the following elements of poetry:
Alliteration
Assonance
Consonance
Repetition
Onomatopoeia
Rhyme scheme
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Personification
Symbolism
Imagery
Prose
Free Verse
Mood
Tone
Line
Stanza
Learning ObjectivesState/District Standards
Students will: • use specialized vocabulary related to topic of poetry.• fluently read text fluently showing appropriate use of
punctuation, expression, intonation and rate.• perform expressive oral readings of poetry.• write frequently in the form of poetry.• use the six-trait writing process to develop writing fluency
and skills.• participate in conversation and formal discussion of
texts.
Poetry UnitOverview
• Reading– Exposure, explication, analysis, research
• Performing– Public speaking, fluency, interpretation
• Writing– Genre variety, writing process, poet
biography, poetry lesson
Formative Assessment Pre-Assessments
• Matching poetic terms & poetic forms– Figurative language, sound devices, sensory
language (imagery)
• Application of poetic terms & poetic forms– Multiple choice
• Based on textbook (Prentice Hall, The Reader’s
Journey) and common district goals for grade level
Formative Assessment On-going Assessment
• Peer comments on VoiceThread postings– Poet biography and poetry lesson
• Practice for poetry unit final test– Sound devices, figurative language, sensory
language, poetic forms– Differentiated for mild and medium levels
Formative Assessment On-going Assessment 2
• Peer reviews of poem drafts/revisions– Use district Moodle & classroom environment
• Self/Peer feedback on 10 point poem performance– Use Flip cameras to record & assess
Summative Assessment
• VoiceThread – Poet biography, poetry lesson, reading of poem– Differentiated for mild and medium options
• Unit test– Knowledge & application– Differentiated for mild and medium options
• Student poetry portfolio– 7 poems, 1 visual to accompany poem, reflection
• Poem explication and analysis– Differentiated for mild, medium and hot options
ReadingFluency
• Use VoiceThread to record poem reading
• Feedback from teacher and peers
ReadingDetails
• Packet of poems provided at start of unit– Used to:
• Practice how to read poetry• Better comprehension• Introduce new and old poets• Rehearse performance options
PerformanceFluency & Voice
• Choose up to 10 points of poems to memorize– Points based on length and difficulty
• Performance options– In front of class – Digitally record and play for class
• Assessed for – Fluency, interpretation & memorization
WritingPoetry
• Genres include– Found, concrete, themed-haiku, point of view,
place, person/object, idea, ode, two-voice (or three-voice), music-inspired and art-inspired
• Draft all genres – Choose seven for final portfolio
• Revise seven poem drafts– Student determines final 4 for final assessment
• Publish online or paper format
WritingPoet Biography
• Research a poet of choice– Need 3 sources– Use Diigo to take notes and share sources– Create works cited
• No Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss• No bands/musicians
WritingPoet Biography 2
• Create PowerPoint or Google Presentation– Design slides of bulleted & visual information
• Storyboard required• Notes for speaking content required
– Imported into VoiceThread
• Design poetry lesson – Use poet’s poem – Select one poetic device– Teach using VoiceThread drawing/voice