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Activity Overview
When studying poetry, especially historical narratives, it can be helpful for students to understand the story of the poem. In this activity, students will write and illustrate a brief summary about what they think the poem means and what the poet is trying to say.
Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Summarize the poem in your own words and illustrate it in a three cell storyboard.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Illustrate the poem using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a summary in the description boxes.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
Summary
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | Each of the cells represents a different part of the summary. The cells are in order from beginning to end. Sentences accurately summarize each part. | One cell is out of order, or the storyboard is missing important information. | Important information is missing and/or two or three cells are out of order. |
| Images | Cells include images that help summarize and do not get in the way of understanding. | Some of the images help summarize. Descriptions do not always match the images. | Images do not make sense with the summary. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is very inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
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