Assessment Sheet G8 Poetry Presentation

Responding to poetry, G8 poetry presentations TASK Create a presentation based around one or more of the poems that you have read form the poetry 180 website. Options: (1) A transformation of the poem into another form followed by an explanation. (2) A reading of the poem followed by a commentary. (3) A comparison of the poem with another text (poem, film, novel etc) explaining the connections in terms of theme or subject or style. (4) Write a poem in response to one of the poems in the list and explain how they relate to each other. (5) Another idea you have discussed with your teacher

“Poetry doesn't belong to those who write it, but to those who need it.”

"I want them to waterski across the surface of a poem waving at the author's name on the shore." From Introduction to Poetry by Billy Collins

Source: The Poetry 180 website has provided each of you with the opportunity to read a wide selection of modern poetry selected for middle and high school students. Undoubtedly, you found some poems which fed your intellect and imagination and other poems which you would not even feed to your pets. Hopefully from the 180 poems on offer at least one or two will get you thinking.

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Ideas

Structures

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How imaginative and carefully thought out are my ideas for this presentation?

How skillfully have I structured my presentation?

How accurate, varied and effective is my use of language in my presentation?

How perceptive and focused are the ideas in my presentation?

How well have I incorporated references and/or quotations from the poem?

How effectively do I analyse the poem(s)? 9-10 S T R O N G

Style & language

Imagination, originality and depth of thought are clearly evident in my work My ideas show a perceptive understanding of the themes of the poems My response to literature shows I can skillfully analyse the authorʼs intentions and techniques

How specifically do I describe or show the effect of literary features or use of language in my presentation?

My presentation is purposefully organised

The style I use matches well with my choice of presentation

The pacing, sequence and unity of my work achieves an intentional effect

My use of language is varied, smooth and effective

I skillfully integrate references or quotations into my presentation

I use literary terminology effectively and knowledgeably

7-8 E F F E C T I V E

Imagination and depth of thought are evident in my work

5-6 D E V E L O P I N G

Imagination is evident in my work

3-4 E M E R GING

My ideas show a basic understanding of the task

1-2 NOT YET

My ideas show a limited understanding of the task

My ideas show a good understanding of the themes of the novel. My response to literature shows I can analyse the authorʼs intentions and techniques

My ideas show an understanding of the themes of the novel. My response to literature shows I am aware of the authorʼs intentions and understand some techniques

My response to literature shows I am aware of the authorʼs intentions

I attempt the task

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Teacher

Parent signature/ optional comments

My presentation is logically organised

The style I use is appropriate for my presentation.

The presentation is well structured with each element introduced and smoothly

My use of language is varied and accurate.

I integrate references or quotations into my presentation.

I generally use literary terminology effectively and knowledgeably

My presentation is reasonably well organised I use a structure with transitions

My style and language are generally appropriate to task and audience

There is an attempt to sequence my ideas

There are only a few errors in expression and word-use

I refer to the poems

I use some literary terms

I attempt to organise my work

My use of language is not always effective

I use a basic structure

I am unsuccessful in organising my work

There may be regular and errors in expression and word use

There are significant weaknesses with the style and language I have used