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Poem #4
Standard: RL 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details Experimenting Developing Effective I convey the theme or central idea clearly I provided meaningful details and logical textual evidence to support the summary and theme

I did not convey the theme, or my theme is not accurate. I did not provide textual evidence to support my summary.

I somewhat convey the theme or central idea I provided some details and textual evidence to support the summary and theme

Standard: RL 1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Experimenting Developing Effective I state exactly what the author states. I cite evidence from the text; evidence is irrelevant. I make an inference that goes beyond what is directly stated in the text. I cite evidence from the text; evidence may be irrelevant. I make a logical inference that goes beyond what is directly stated in the text. I cite accurate evidence from the text.

Requirements:
Topic: Your choice! You must convey ONE of the following themes: (Please CIRCLE) o Actions speak louder than words o Everyone needs a best friend o The truth will set you free o Money isnt everything o Families stick together Original title At least 2 stanzas FIGUARTIVE LANGUAGE: [Underline] *Choose your words carefully! o Metaphor o Personification

On the back of this sheet: Identify two pieces of text evidence from your poem and explain how those pieces make your poems theme clear. Also, tell what inferences a reader needs to make to determine you theme. WRITE FINAL DRAFT BELOW Write neatly!