Assessments

-Lesson 1 Assessments

(I Am Template for Homework)

MODEL FIRST STANZA I am (2 special characteristics you have) I wonder (something of curiosity) I hear (an imaginary sound) I see (an imaginary sight) I want (an actual desire) I am (the first line of the poem repeated) SECOND STANZA I pretend (something you actually pretend to do) I feel (a feeling about something imaginary) I touch (an imaginary touch) I worry (something that bothers you) I cry (something that makes you sad) I am (the first line of the poem repeated) THIRD STANZA I understand (something that is true) I say (something you believe in) I dream (something you dream about) I try (something you really make an effort about) I hope (something you actually hope for) I am (the first line of the poem repeated) I understand your love for me I say children are our future I dream for a quiet day I try to do my best I hope for the success of my children I am polite and kind.

Example
I am polite and kind I wonder about my kids future I hear a unicorns cry I see Atlantis I want to do it all over again I am polite and kind I pretend I am a princess I feel an angels wings I touch a summers cloud I worry about violence I cry for my Gram I am polite and kind

-Lesson 2 Assessments (Worksheet for Homework) Name:_________________________ Date:

Directions - Read the lyrics to Katy Perrys song Firework as many times as you need while doing a close reading at the same time. Find as many literary devices as you can and list them down below and then explain how/why they are being used in the poem or lyrics. After this very close analysis of the poem or lyrics, you will know that much more about them. Write about what the poem or lyrics mean and what the artist wants their audience to understand. If you can, relate it to your life and explain how it makes you feel when reading it.

Literary Devices Found: If more space is needed continue on to the back. 1)

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The Meaning Behind The Words:

Rubric

The student was able to give four or more clear examples of the terms. It is evident that the student understands the lesson. The student was able to give 4 or more examples, but some of them did not show a clear understanding of the terms. The student gave some or no examples of the terms. The few that were given were not clear.

(Exit Slip Prompt) Pick five literary devices that you like. For each device, write a sentence that shows an example of the device. Be creative and use the notes worksheet provided to you in class for help. Below you will find the rubric for this assessment.

Rubric
+ The student was able to give four or more clear examples of the terms. It is evident that the student understands the lesson. No teacher intervention was needed to stay on task. The student was able to give 4 or more examples, but some of them did not show a clear understanding of the terms. Some or no teacher intervention was needed to stay on task. The student gave some or no examples of the terms. The few that were given were not clear. Teacher intervention was needed to stay on task.

-Lesson 3 Assessments (Prompt for Rap Song Assessment) The goal of the rap is to incorporate ALL literary terms that were previously taught, and then demonstrate your ability to use them in context with your classmates through a rap. Well feature the lyrics of the winner of Best Literary Rap on our class website. The rubric is provided below

Literary Devices Rubric Student(s): __________________________________ Date: ____________________

Criteria

R (0-49%) Lack of understanding of literary devices

Level 1 (50-59%) Shows limited knowledge of literary devices

Level 2 (60-69%) Shows some knowledge of literary devices

Level 3 (70-79%) Shows considerable knowledge of literary devices

Level 4 (80-100%) Shows thorough and insightful knowledge of literary devices

Total

Knowledge
Knowledge of literary devices

/4

Thinking
Ability to correctly use appropriate examples in relation to devices

Lacks ability to use appropriate examples

Limited ability to use appropriate examples

Some ability to use appropriate examples

Considerable ability to use appropriate examples

Excellent ability to use appropriate examples

/4

Communication
Ability to express ideas clearly during oral presentation

Lack of ability to express ideas clearly during oral presentation

Limited ability to express ideas clearly during oral presentation

Some ability to express ideas clearly during oral presentation

Considerable ability to express ideas clearly during oral presentation

Thoroughly expresses ideas clearly during oral presentation

/4

Application
Ability to provide a clear, written explanation of each example and relation to device Ability to use spelling and punctuation correctly

Lack of ability to explain ideas in written form Improper use of spelling and punctuation

Limited ability to explain ideas in written form;

Some ability to explain ideas in written form

Considerable ability to explain ideas in written form

Clear and logical written explanation of ideas

/4

Limited use of proper spelling and punctuation

Some proper use of spelling and punctuation

Mostly correct usage of spelling and punctuation

Excellent and error-free usage of spelling and punctuation

Comments: TOTAL /16 _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ __