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Poetry Unit

Grade 7, 2012

Three Poems

13 Way Poem/24

Ode/24

2 Tone Poem/24

Improving Style/Form/Word Choice

Oxymoron/Metaphor/Personification/16

Onomatopoeia/Alliteration Simile /13

Does not meet expectations

1

Barely meets expectations

2

Meets expectations

3

Exceeds expectations

4

SNAPSHOT

The work consists of loosely connected ideas that may not resemble a poetic form. The student often needs help.

The poem is usually complete; quality is often uneven, with frequent errors.

The poem is complete and has some engaging features.

The poem is expressive and has emotional impact in places.

MEANING

• ideas and

information

• use of detail

• often very simple; sometimes illogical

• few details; includes irrelevant information

• predictable; may be closely modeled on another work

• limited detail

• straightforward, with some individuality or originality

• supporting details and description.

• some originality, creative development

• uses details and description to create an impact

STYLE

• clarity, variety,

and impact of

language • word choice

• conversational; may be inappropriate in places

• simple, conversational language with some variety

• language is varied, with some sensory detail and figurative language

• language is varied with sensory detail and figurative language

FORM:

• poetic "form"

• imagery, figurative language

• not written in chosen poetic form

• little figurative language or imagery

• attempts to write in the chosen poetic form

• some figurative language; may attempt imagery

• follows "rules" of the chosen poetic form.

• some figurative language and imagery

• follows "rules"; form and meaning well matched

• figurative language, imagery

CONVENTIONS

• spelling

• punctuation

• grammar (e.g.,

agreement, verb

tense)

• frequent errors in

simple words and

structures

• may be difficult to read

• some errors in spelling,

punctuation, and

grammar that do not

interfere with meaning

• legible

• may include errors in

complex language, but these do not


• clearly and neatly

presented

• generally correct; may include occasional errors in complex language,

but these do not

affect meaning

• shows care, pride

13 Ways Poem

• inappropriate subject

• no effort to use powerful language or stanzas

• some attempt to use stanzas

• little powerful language

• straightforward approaches to and views of the subject

• uses stanzas

• includes powerful language

• distinct approaches to and views of the subject

• clear stanzas of varying length

• short lines with powerful language

• distinct, individual, and creative approaches to and views of the subject

Revising and Editing

• no revision

• minimal revision

• revision to enhance writing traits and conventions

• revision to enhance writing traits, conventions, and meaning

Name:_________________ Gr. 7 Poetry Marking Sheet13 Ways

Total ________/24


1


2

Meets expectations

3


4

SNAPSHOT





MEANING

• ideas and

information

• use of detail




• limited detail





STYLE


and impact of






FORM:

• poetic "form"










CONVENTIONS

• spelling

• punctuation

• grammar (e.g.,

agreement, verb

tense)


simple words and

structures



punctuation, and

grammar that do not


• legible





presented


but these do not

affect meaning


Ode


• no effort to use powerful language or exaggeration

• subject unclear

• little powerful language

• little attempt at exaggeration

• clear subject; short lines

• may include powerful language

• some exaggeration of positive qualities

• clear subject; short lines with powerful language

• exaggerates positive qualities for effect


• no revision




Name:_________________ Gr. 7 Poetry Marking SheetOde

Total ________/24


1


2

Meets expectations

3


4

SNAPSHOT





MEANING

• ideas and

information

• use of detail




• limited detail





STYLE


and impact of






FORM:

• poetic "form"










CONVENTIONS

• spelling

• punctuation

• grammar (e.g.,

agreement, verb

tense)


simple words and

structures



punctuation, and

grammar that do not


• legible





presented


but these do not

affect meaning


2 Tone Poem


• no effort to use powerful language

• 2 different moods or tones are evident but not compared

• no use of colours

• some use of figurative language

• 2 different moods or tones are seen and compared

• 2 distinctive colours are evident

• includes use of figurative language

• 2 different moods or tones are clearly seen and compared

• 2 distinctive colours are represented

• strong use of figurative language


• no revision




Name:_________________ Gr. 7 Poetry Marking Sheet 2 Tone

Total ________/24

Two-Tone Poetry

Example 1

Part of me is brilliant yellow—

lively and vivacious

bouncy and buoyant,

teasing my friends and enjoying the spotlight.

But deep inside there’s another part,

pale purple, like a violet hiding under a leaf—

shy and self-conscious,

fearful and cowardly,

shaking with stage fright when the telephone rings.

Yet they’re both very real,

and they’re both me!

Example 2

Some days I’m firecracker red—

full of energy and smart remarks,

like a wild bull, ready to attack the world!

Other days I’m a faded grey—

rumpled and crumpled and careless and useless,

soggy and sleepy and all worn-out.

But watch out, folks,

‘cause today I’m red!

Your Turn!

1. Use either format to speak of your “two tones” (sides to your personality or different moods). Write your thoughts in poetic lines, as in the examples. Include some comparisons and use strong adjectives. Try to make up an original name for your color—elephant grey, sunset pink, pickle green, etc.

2. Reread what you’ve written. What might you add, omit, substitute, move? REVISE! Check your spelling and punctuation. EDIT!

3. Finally, take two or more pieces of colored paper that illustrate your tones, and cut them into any shapes you wish. Attach them to your two-tone poem in a way that adds to the presentation.

Oxymoron/Personification/Metaphor

Act Naturally

The bar of soap was a slippery eel

Jordan’s reply was burning hot

Alone together

The wind screamed

Bitterly happy

Oreo: milk’s favorite cookie

Bitterly sweet

Fear knocked at the door

Dress pants

The vines wove their fingers together

The radio stopped singing

Freezer burn

The baby’s arms were an octopus

Exact estimate

Fresh frozen

The plants were crying for attention

Silent alarm

The trees were dancing in the wind

Fuzzy logic

Life is a bowl of cherries

Icy hot

Jumbo shrimp

The trees were dancing in the wind

Pretty ugly

The fog was a heavy wet blanket

Student teacher

The night is a menacing stranger

Sure bet

The moon smiled at me from the sky

Sweet sorrow

Terribly nice

Tragic comedy

Alliteration/sIMILIE/ONOMATOPEA

Ted was as nervous as a cat.

She sells sea shells by the sea shore.

PLOP

Tim was as tall as Mount Everest.

Cooks cook cupcakes quickly.

Fizz

Jan’s broken nose swelled up like a big red balloon.

WHIZ

Buy blue blueberry biscuits before bedtime.

WHIRR

Jordan walked like an elephant on parade.

Short soldiers should shoot sufficiently straight.

Mighty Matthew

Moan

Those girls are like two peas in a pod.

Freshly fried flying fish

The algebra question x + 16 = 30 is like a sharp object jiggling in my brain.

Murmuring

The baby was like an octopus, grabbing at all the cans on the grocery store shelf.

At bedtime Betty bounces

As strong as a horse

As light as a feather

As cool as a cucumber

Twitter

Clink

Meow

She should shun the shining sun.

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