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from what the author thought he meantThe reader's interpretation may differ from the author's and be equally
valid-- it may even be better. There may be much more in a poem than the author was aware of. The different
interpretations may all be partial formulations of one thing; the ambiguities may be due to the fact that the poem
means more, not less, than ordinary speech can communicate.
~T. S. Eliot
3. Write it! Original Poetry (3-4 original poems, first and final typed drafts):
These poems are written by you, inspired by published poems. Each poem is followed by at least a
page description, where explain how YOU, as the poet, excite the readers imagination through the
use of poetic devices and thoughtful revisions. Explain the poem that inspired you to write this poem,
and how you crafted the poem to evoke an emotional response in your reader.
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Alliteration Consonance
Rhyme
Figurative Language:
Personification
Metaphor
Simile
Assonance Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole Imagery
Poetic Form:
Verse
Stanza
Enjambment
Free Verse
Mood
Motif
Rhyme
These are important, too
Connotation
Speaker
Tone
End
Completene
ss and
Accuracy
Paraphrase
Paragraph
10
Exemplary
8
Proficient
6
Emerging
All aspects of
the SPOTTTS
have been
answered
completely
with answers
that are fully
supportable by
a reasonable
reading of the
poem.
The poem is
paraphrased in
verse form
with care
taken to use
the original as
a model.
The paragraph
addresses one
aspect of
technique and
effectively
addresses how
that technique
contributes to
the meaning of
the poem.
The writing is
stylistically
mature,
logical, and
effective.
All aspects of
the SPOTTTS
have been
answered
completely,
but one or two
answers are
not accurate.
One or two
aspects of the
analysis are
missing or
more than two
responses are
not supported
by the poem.
Several
aspects of the
analysis are
missing and/or
the analysis
suggests a
complete
misreading of
the poem.
The poem is
paraphrased in
verse form.
The poem is
summarized in
paragraph
form
The poem is
not
paraphrased.
The paragraph
addresses one
aspect of
technique and
effective
addresses how
that technique
contributes to
the meaning of
the poem.
The writing is
logical and
effective.
The paragraph
may attempt
to address
more than one
aspect of
technique or
neglects to
address how
the technique
contributes to
the meaning of
the poem. The
paragraph may
demonstrate
some
misreading of
the poem.
The writing is
logical.
The paragraph
summarizes
the meaning of
the poem
instead of
addressing a
technique OR
the paragraph
demonstrates
a misreading
of the poem.
The writing
contains
significant
mechanical
and usage
errors or is
illogical.
4
Undeveloped
10
Exemplary
8 Proficient
Stands up straight,
looks relaxed and
confident;
establishes eye
contact with the
audience during the
presentation
Stands up straight
and establishes
eye contact with
the audience
during the
presentation
Sometimes stands up
straight and establishes
eye contact with the
audience during the
presentation
Preparedness Completely
Seems somewhat
prepared, but may
have needed a
couple more
rehearsals
Seems somewhat
Does not seem at
prepared, but it is clear all prepared for
that rehearsal was
presentation
lacking
Pitch
Pauses
Pauses were
effectively used two
or more times to
improve meaning
and/or dramatic
impact
Pauses were
effectively used
once to improve
meaning and/or
dramatic impact
Pauses were
Pauses were not
intentionally used, but intentionally used
were not effective in
improving meaning
and/or dramatic impact
Speaks
clearly
Speaks clearly
and distinctly all
(95%-100%) of
the time, but
mispronounces no
more than one
word
Often mumbles or
cannot be
understood OR
mispronounces
more than one
word.
Volume
Volume is loud
enough to be heard
by all audience
members during
the entire
presentation
Volume is loud
enough to be
heard by all
audience
members at least
90% of the time
Enthusiasm
Facial expressions
and body language
generate a strong
interest and
enthusiasm about
the topic
Facial
expressions and
body language
sometimes
generate a strong
interest and
enthusiasm about
the topic
CATEGORY
Posture and
eye contact
6 Emerging
4
Undeveloped
Slouches and/or
does not look at
the audience
during the
presentation
GRASPS Part III: Write it! Original Poems (2 drafts each) and
Reflections of Poems
10 Exemplary
8 Proficient
6
Emerging,undevelop
ed
Form
Form attempts to
Little to no attention to
convey meaning through Form
the use of elements
(i.e., line breaks,
stanzas, refrain, title,
etc.)
(25%)
Poetic
Devices
(25%)
Written
Reflection
s accompany
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