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Honors Poetry and the Classics Assessment
Step 1: Find an Original Source
Using your literary sleuthing skills, find a short classic text or an excerpt of a text that comes from mythology, Shakespeare, classic literature, a fairy tale, or a folktale. Paste the short text or excerpt from the original source below.
Original Text
(from mythology, Shakespeare, classic literature, a fairy tale or folktale)
Title of Original Text:
Paste the story or excerpt here:
Step 2: Compose a Poem.
Write a poem that is influenced by the original text. Your poem should contain the following:
a minimum of ten lines
a theme
a rhyme scheme (end, internal, or slant)
at least two figurative language techniques
an allusion to classic literature
Write your poem here:
Step 3: Reflect on Poetic Elements
Identify the specific poetic elements you incorporated in your poem. What will the theme
of your poem be? How will it be impacted by an event from Step 1? Make sure you use at
least two figurative language elements and one type of rhyme. Your answers should be written in complete sentences.
Theme
In a complete sentence, state the theme of your poem:
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Paste one line from your poem that supports the development of this theme:
Figurative
Language
Identify the first figurative language device you used in your poem:
Paste the line from your poem that utilizes this device:
Identify the second figurative language device you used in your poem:
Paste the line from your poem that utilizes this device:
Rhyme Identify a type of rhyme you used somewhere in your poem (internal, end, slant):
Paste the line from your poem that utilized this type of rhyme:
Allusion
In 2-3 sentences, explain how the allusion to the classical text enhanced the meaning of your poem:
Paste a line from your poem that utilizes an allusion to the classical text you chose:
Honors Poetry and the Classics Rubric
On Target
Almost There
Needs Improvement
Poem
(30 points)
30-24 points
The allusion to the classical text is clear
and creative and effectively enhances
the meaning of the contemporary poem.
The connection between the allusion
and the poem's theme is evident and
adds depth to the overall composition.
Figurative language devices enhance the overall meaning and
impact of the poem.
The poem consists of at least ten lines and demonstrates a well-structured form
or unique 23-18 points
The allusion to the classical text is identifiable and somewhat enhances the meaning of the contemporary poem.
The connection between the allusion
and the poem's theme is somewhat apparent but may lack some clarity or originality.
The poem includes figurative language techniques that somewhat enhance the meaning and impact of the poem.
The poem consists of at least ten lines 17-0 points
The allusion to the classical text is unclear or absent and
does not contribute to the meaning of the
contemporary poem. The connection between the allusion and the poem's theme is weak or missing.
The poem lacks or minimally incorporates figurative language techniques, resulting in a limited or shallow exploration of the poem's allusion and/or themes.
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organization that supports the poem's content. The poem's length and structure contribute to the overall coherence and effectiveness of the composition.
and generally maintains an appropriate structure. The length
and structure of the poem generally support the content.
The poem does not meet the required length of at least ten lines or lacks a discernible structure.
The length and structure of the poem
do not effectively contribute to its coherence or impact.
Reflection
(20 points)
20-16 points
The reflection demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the poem's theme,
figurative language devices,
and rhyme and the impact of the allusion. The student effectively articulates the theme, accurately
identifies and analyzes figurative language and rhyme, and explains how the allusion enhances
the poem's meaning.
15-12 points
The reflection shows an adequate understanding of the poem's theme, figurative language devices, and rhyme and the impact of the
allusion. The student provides a general statement of the theme, identifies and adequately discusses figurative language and rhyme, and explains the general impact of the allusion.
11-0 points
The reflection lacks
a clear understanding of the poem's theme, figurative language devices, and rhyme and the impact of the allusion. The student's statements
may be unclear, incomplete, or inaccurate in identifying and evaluating their use of these elements.
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