Hum 8
Creative journal write: In character write about yourself and the the crusade is impacting you. what is your vision? Why are you on the Crusade? What type of conflict are you experiencing? tell me why with soem specifice stories/situations etc. This is due Fri March 5
Eng 11
Your first lit circle project is due on Friday Mrach 5.
If you have lost the assignment I have pasted in here. Tables do not format well-so you can try and make sense of it.
Lit Circle Instructions and Rubrics
1. For each of the 3 words you chose, brainstorm and develop definitions/explanations that take into consideration their denotation, their connotation, and as many of the questions as possible.
2. For one of the words, create a mind map of the term that defines/explains/explores the word as well as gives examples of it from the novel you are reading.
Mind Map Rubric Fully Meets Expectations Meets Minimally Meets Expectations
• Understanding of word (denotation & connotation)
• Organization of map (central image, use of color/codes/ links) • mind map conveys an insightful understanding of the word, with rich multiple associations & examples - central image is metaphorical; many connections between ideas are made & are clear • mind map conveys a thorough understanding of the word, with several associations & examples
• central image is meaningful; many connections between ideas are made & are clear • mind map conveys a basic understanding of the word, with some associations and examples
• central image is present but literal or limited, several connections between ideas are made but are not always clear
3. For another one of the words, create an original image or symbol, or a collage that defines/explains/ explores the word. Provide a brief written explanation (bullets/charts/paragraph is fine) of the thinking behind the image.
Image Rubric Fully Meets Expectations Meets expectations Minimally Meets Expectations
Understanding of word
(denotation & connotation)
image(s) convey(s) an
insightful understanding of
the word, with rich multiple
associations & examples image(s) convey(s) a
thorough understanding of
the word, with several
associations & examples image(s) convey(s) a basic
understanding of the word,
with some associations and
examples
4. For the third word, write a found poem for another word definition/explanation/exploration of the word. Staple your draft to the good copy.
Writing Rubric Fully Meets Expectations Meets Minimally Meets Expectations
Understanding of word
(denotation & connotation) writing conveys an insightful
understanding of the word,
with rich multiple
associations
• details & examples are
specific, effective & may
show subtlety writing conveys a thorough
understanding of the word,
with associations
supporting details &
examples are relevant and
clear writing conveys a basic
understanding of the word
some relevant supporting
details & examples; may be
vague at times
Creativity and Imagery The poem is creative and original. The lines work well together. The images are neat and enhance the poem
The poem is interesting. One or two lines need to be moved to be more effective. The images are neat and meaningful. The poem has a topic but the lines need work. More images are needed to fully express the poem's imagery.
Visual Qualities Poem uses a creative, visual interpretation of the idea of found language. Poem’s visual presentation enhances meaning. Poem offers a visual reflection of the idea of found language, but the visual presentation is not linked to meaning. Poem uses some visual elements to reflect the idea of found language, although these are employed in an incomplete of inconsistent manner.
English 11
Found Poem
How to write a found poem:
1) Find 15 -20 examples of poetic phrases from you novel. Using several of the examples, arrange these in “found” poem and explain in writing the significance of this poem to your novel.. Here is a student’s (short) example from the novel of Mice and Men:
A girl
Smiled happily.
The meanness
The discontent
Were all gone.
She lay still.
On the sandy bank under the trees.
She looked closely at
The surface of the green pool.
She said quietly,
“Looks kinda scummy.”
2) Write a well-supported paragraph on how your poem demonstrates your understanding of the term. Be sure to use examples from the novel to support your explanation
All summative assignments are individual. You must submit all 3. The order in which you hand them in is up to you.
I will do a mini lesson on mind maps, imagery, and found poems in the first week of lit circles.
