Day 1: Introduction to Poetry and Prose

Assessment #1
Writing Break: Stop in the middle of lecture...
Prompt for students: Now that we have gotten through half of today’s lecture,
spend the next 5 minutes summarizing what we just learned in your notebook.
This can be in full sentences or in bullet points, just write freely. Keep the
following questions in mind:
-What are the main elements of poetry?
-Why do people write poetry?
-How is poetry different from other styles of writing you have read in other
classes?
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response includes 3-5 sentences or bullet points that are answered
thoughtfully according to the guiding questions in the given prompt.
A partial credit response includes less than 3 sentences or bullet points and does not
follow the guiding questions in the given prompt.
A no credit response does not include any sentences or bullet points and does not
follow the guiding questions in the given prompt.
Assessment #2
Writing Break #2: Stop at the end of lecture…
Prompt for students: Now that we completed the second part of today’s lecture,
spend the next 5 minutes summarizing what we just learned in your notebook.
Like before, this can be in full sentences or in bullet points, just write freely.
(Remember these are for your own benefit!). Keep the following in mind:
-What are the main elements of prose?
-Why do people write prose?
-How is prose similar to styles of writing you have read in other classes?
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response includes 3-5 sentences or bullet points that are answered
thoughtfully according to the guiding questions in the given prompt.
A partial credit response includes less than 3 sentences or bullet points and does not
follow the guiding questions in the given prompt.
A no credit response does not include any sentences or bullet points and does not
follow the guiding questions in the given prompt.

Assessment #3
Post-Lecture Assessment After lecture is over…
 Prompt for students: Now that you’re in your groups, compare your notes and
summarize both part 1 and part 2 of today’s lecture. The one catch is...you must
do it in 5 sentences! I will be collecting this when you are done.
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response summarizes today’s lesson in 5 sentences, mentioning key
elements of poetry and prose
A partial credit response includes more or less than 5 sentences and does not
mention key elements of poetry or prose
A no credit response does not include any sentences and does not mention key
elements of poetry or prose

Day 2: Reading of Poetry

Assessment #4
Entry Slip: On this piece of paper, name and describe an element of poetry that you
remember from yesterday (without looking at your notes).
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response answers each part of each question.
A partial credit response answers only 1 part of the questions
A no credit response does not answer any part of the questions.

Assessment #5
Drawing and Illustrating:
Prompt: Illustrate the eagle that was just described in the poem. Label your
drawing and explain why you drew it the way you did. Pay attention to the close details
and imagery that we just pointed out while reading.
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response includes a drawing consisting of 3-5 labels that come directly
from the text
A partial credit response includes a drawing consisting of less than 3 labels that do
not refer directly to the text
A no credit response does not include a drawing or labels

Assessment #6
Poetry Analysis Worksheet

1.) Summarize each stanza in a sentence

 2.) What do you think is the author’s purpose? What evidence told you this?

3.) Identify your favorite line or phrase from the poem and explain why it is your
favorite

4.) How does the speaker treat the audience? Why do you think this?

Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response answers each part of each question.
A partial credit response answers only 1 part of the questions
A no credit response does not answer any part of the questions.

Assessment #7
Exit Slip
Prompt: Tomorrow you will be reading an informational text that is also about the
topic Tennyson’s poem focuses on: Eagles. Using what you know about informational
texts from the first day of this lesson, how do you think tomorrow’s text will differ from
today’s text? Why do you think this?

Evaluative Criteria:

A full credit response responds to both parts of the question asked.

A partial credit response does not fully answer both questions asked.

A no credit response does not answer either of the questions asked.

Day 3: Reading of Prose - Informational Text

Assessment #8
Do Now: Base these questions of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “The Eagle”
Provide evidence
 1. Who is the speaker?
2. Where is the eagle?
3. How do you know the location of the eagle?
4. What is the situation?

Evaluative Criteria:

A full credit response responds to the question asked and provides evidence

A partial credit response provides an answer without evidence.

A no credit response does not answer the question and does not provide evidence.

Assessment #9
Partner Reading Summary Sheet: With your partner, summarize each paragraph in 10
words or less!

A full credit response summarizes each paragraph in 10 words or less.

A partial credit response summarizes certain paragraphs in about 10 words or less.
A no credit response does not summarize any paragraph.

Assessment #10
Post Reading Assessment Worksheet

The article I just read titled _____________ is about (main topic)______________. Some of the

key vocabulary I learned is: __________, ____________, ________,

and ________. I learned that (important detail with evidence)_________________

__________________________________________________________________.

Next, (another key detail with evidence)__________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

Lastly, (another key detail with evidence)_________________________________

__________________________________________________________________.

In summary, I would say that (article summarized in your own words, you may use the facts

from above) _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________.

Evaluative Criteria:

A full credit response responds to all parts of the question asked.

A partial credit response does not fully answer all questions asked.

A no credit response does not answer the questions asked.

Assessment #11

Homework Compare and Contrast Sheet.

Re-read both Tennyson’s Poem and the PBS information text. Follow the questions below to

analyze the differences between poetry and prose. Be sure to use textual evidence when

considering the questions.

1. What struck you? How did you react to each selection? What feelings were elicited by

each?
 2. Paraphrase each selection. When considering the poem, determine the situation. What is

happening?

3. Identify the speaker in each selection. What is the speaker’s relationship to the subject?

4. Consider the structure and syntax: How are the two texts different in terms of structure,

length, organization, and punctuation?

5. How does each text sound when read aloud? How are they different?

6. How is the language different? Pay attention to the word choice. Which is easier to

understand? Why?

7. Can you visualize each selection? What can you visualize?

8. How does the author’s purpose for writing each selection differ?

Evaluative Criteria:

A full credit response responds to all parts of the question asked.

A partial credit response does not fully answer all questions asked.

A no credit response does not answer the questions asked.

Assessment #12
Exit Slip: Prompt: At the end of yesterday’s class, I asked you how you thought today’s
text would differ from yesterday’s text. Was your answer accurate? Was it incorrect?
Why or why not?
Evaluative Criteria:

A full credit response responds to both parts of the question asked.

A partial credit response does not fully answer both questions asked.

A no credit response does not answer either of the questions asked.

Day 4: Compare and Contrast

Assessment #13
Prompt:

● Using your knowledge of both texts, complete this Venn Diagram with your
partner
○ You may use your Compare and Contrast Worksheet, your Poetry
Analysis Worksheet, and your Post-Reading Worksheet for guidance.

Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response fills all three circles of the Venn Diagram with at least 2 answers
each
A partial credit response fills some of the circles of the Venn Diagram with answers
A no credit response does not fill any of the circles of the Venn Diagram

Assessment #14
Brainstorming:
Prompt: Based on the comparing and contrasting we just did as a class, on a
scale from 1 to 10 how much more do you know about this subject now than when you
began? Be specific. Prove it!
Evaluative Criteria
A full credit response includes 3-5 sentences answering the question with proper
specific reasoning.
A partial credit response includes less than 3 sentences answering the question
without specific reasoning.
A no credit reponse does not include any sentences and does not answer the question
given.

Day 5: Creating Poetry from Prose

Assessment #15
Admit Slip
Prompt: For today’s class you will be writing your own poem, just like
Tennyson’s. After reading the text last night, you should be able to answer the following
questions to prepare you for today’s writing workshop. These “admit slips” will help
make writing your poem easier:
- Name 3 physical attributes about the monarch butterfly
- Where is this animal found? Describe the location in a sentence or two.
- What is your favorite thing about this animal?
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response answers all three bullet points fully.
A partial credit response answers some of the bullet points.
A no credit response does not answer the bullet points.

Assessment #16
Kahoot
- Go to Kahoot.it
- Enter game of Poetry vs Prose with the following code
- 2357272
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response participates in the game and answers all questions.
A partial credit response participates in the game and answers some questions.
A no credit response does not participate

Assessment #17
Students are to create their own poetry from prose using direct textual evidence from
the provided informational text.
Example:
The monarch butterfly, most famous on the planet
Lives a life free and botanic
Its orange wings, laced with black lines
She is on the loose, she has no confines
Evidence:
"The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable and well
studied butterflies on the planet"
"Its orange wings are laced with black lines "

Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response includes poetic elements with direct textual evidence
A partial credit response includes poetic elements but no evidence.
A no credit response does include poetry or evidence

Assessment #18
Three W Activity
- Answer the following questions about today’s lesson:
- What did we learn today?
- So What? (relevancy, importance, usefulness)
- Think about author’s purpose
- Now What? (how does this fit into what we are learning, affect our
thinking, can we predict where we are going)
Evaluative Criteria:
A full credit response answers each response question
A partial credit response answers some of the response questions
A no credit response does not answer the response questions