Thursday, September 19, 2013

Sections 8 & 9; Module 0 Deadline Looming!

Please turn in your homework. (see previous post for details).

During class, please read sections 8-9 of Pictures That Storm Inside My Head. As you read, consider the THEMES the poets use in each section. If you need help finding themes, examine this list of common poetry themes and see if you can apply one of these themes to the poem you are reading. Consider what clues or words the poet uses to communicate their point or theme.

Examine the groups of poems you read today and choose either section 8 or 9 to respond to. In your journal/notebook, write down some reactions both positive and, if applicable, negative to the poems in that particular section. Compare your style of poetry writing with those who have been published and are "famous." To hand in by the end of class today, please write a paragraph response evaluating the poems in either section 8 or section 9 (do not evaluate both). Use specific examples to support your response or opinion.

HOMEWORK/CLASSWORK RUBRIC:
Score 5: Assignment is done with care and shows depth and thought; all parts of the question are answered adequately with appropriate detail, support, or critical thinking.
Score 4: Assignment is done, but may show less depth than a 5 score; one part of the question may be incorrect or inexact; may have mechanical, formatting, or punctuation errors.
Score 3.5: Assignment is carelessly done; shows lack of depth or understanding; more than one part of the question is unanswered or incorrect; assignment is late. Comprehension is difficult due to mechanics, grammar, or formatting errors (fragments, incomplete sentences, inappropriate formatting, inappropriate punctuation usage, etc.)
Score 1: Did not complete assignment or turn in assignment
After completing the reading assignment, please continue to work on the assignments in eLearning Module 0.

HOMEWORK: Complete the assignments in MODULE 0 in eLearning. Complete your reading of Pictures That Storm Inside My Head. Bring your books with you to next class.

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This course stresses understanding the characteristics & techniques in the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This course will continue to build on students’ reading and writing skills begun in previous creative writing classes. Readings and discussions of works by major writers in the field will be examined as inspiration and models of fine writing. This educational blog is designed for the use of the students at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.