6th Grade Poetry Analysis and Poet Research Presentation

Students will create a Google Docs slideshow presentation including a total of six slides. Students MUST use LISD Log
Ins. The purpose of each slide is as follows:

Title Slide:

Names the poem and the poet

Slide 1:

Explains the meaning of the poem, including the poets purpose and message.

Slide 2:

Gives examples from the poem of one or more poetic elements, which may include: (1)
figurative language (such as personification, metaphor, simile, or hyperbole), (2) imagery
and/or (3) sound devices (such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, repetition). Explains purpose and
effectiveness of poetic elements.

Slide 3:

Lists biographical information about the poet, including dates of birth and death, or whether
the poet is still living, place of birth, and where the poet has spent her/his life.

Slide 4:

Gives the educational background of the poet, a list of prominent works and a notable quote by
the poet.

Sources Slide:

Cite resources used in this presentation

Research Website (starting point)

www.poetryfoundation.org
Important Dates:
Thursday, December 4: poet and poem research; in class work day on presentation (Library)
Monday, December 8: poet and poem selection due; in class work day on presentation (Library)
Tuesday, December 9: in class presentation work day on presentation (Library)
Tuesday, December 16: presentation complete and prepared for publication

Castles December 2014

6th Grade Poetry Analysis and Poet Research Presentation

1- Very Limited
Poetry Analysis
6.4(A) Student explains how
figurative language (e.g.,
personification, metaphors,
similes, hyperbole,) imagery, and
sound devices contribute to the
meaning of a poem.
6.8(A) Student explains how
authors create meaning through
stylistic elements and figurative
language emphasizing the use of
personification, hyperbole, and
refrain.

Speaking
6.27(A)- student gives an
organized presentation with a
specific point of view,
making eye contact, speaking
at an appropriate rate and
volume, using enunciation,
natural gestures, and
conventions of language to
communicate ideas
effectively

Visual

Needs help identifying

figurative language (e.g.,
personification, metaphors,
similes, hyperbole),
imagery, and sound devices
in a poem.

2 Basic
Identifies figurative language
(e.g., personification,
metaphors, similes, hyperbole),
imagery, and sound devices in
a poem.

OR
Needs help explaining
the meaning of a poem.

Needs help maintaining

appropriate volume and
pacing.

Maintains appropriate volume

and pacing.
OR
Engages audience with eye
contact.
OR
Avoids distracting vocal and
body interruptions.

Does not make eye

contact.

Needs help avoiding

distracting vocal and
body interruptions.

Product does not

communicate intended
message/purpose and
information is limited or
flawed.

Product is not logically

laid out or organization is
distracting.

Product is not visually

appealing.

2.5

3 Satisfactory

OR

(6.25)-Research/ Organizing
and Presenting Ideas.
Student organizes and
presents ideas and
information according to the
purpose of the research and
their audience.

1.5

Explains the meaning and/or

purpose of a poem.

Product communicates the

intended message and the
information presented in
work is accurate.
OR
Each element of the product
is logically and neatly laid
out with appropriate spacing
and size.
OR
Uses complimentary
elements (i.e. color, symbols,
visuals) to enhance the
appeal and/or meaning of the
product.

Explains how the figurative

language (e.g.,
personification, metaphors,
similes, hyperbole), imagery,
and sound devices contribute
to the meaning of a poem.

3.5

4 Accomplished

Evaluates the effectiveness of

the poets use of figurative
language (e.g., personification,
metaphors, similes, hyperbole),
imagery, and sound devices

Supports the answer with

evidence from the text.

AND

Explains the meaning and/or

purpose of a poem.

Maintains appropriate
volume and pacing.

Engages with audience

through eye contact.

Avoids distracting vocal and

body interruptions.

AND

Explains the meaning and/or

purpose of a poem.

Speaking skills exceed

expectations with appropriate
pacing, volume, and audience
engagement.

Product communicates the

intended message and the
information presented in
work is accurate.

Product clearly and

thoughtfully communicates
message and all information
included is accurate.

Each element of the product

is logically and neatly laid
out with appropriate spacing
and size.

Product organization is logical

and thoughtful while
contributing to the overall
appeal of the message/purpose.

Uses complimentary
elements (i.e. color, symbols,
visuals) to enhance the
appeal and/or meaning of the
product.

Product design uses a variety of

engaging complimentary
elements (i.e. color, symbols,
visuals) to not only enhance the
appeal of my project, but also
articulate the meaning.

Castles December 2014