Playing Catch-Up & More Archetypes

Today, please complete these various assignments:

A. Check the rubric below regarding your myth-poems. Make any changes necessary to complete a second, stronger draft of your work.

B. Read & revise your Elementary Story projects. Overall, these were very good. Nice work, class! You will want to correct grammar/punctuation/formatting errors to prepare your story for your "children's books, including illustrations."

C. Complete your short creation of the world personal essays.

During 4th period, we will be going next door to room A240 to continue discussing character archetypes.

Poetry Rubric:

4 = Exemplary: Underlying these poems there is a metaphor working, comparing the subject to a comment regarding the human condition. Free of grammar, punctation, and usage errors. Various literary devices work together to create an artistic poem. Imagery and other poetic devices combine to make this poem strong and creative.

3 = Accomplished: The poem may hint at a metaphor, but may not be as consistent as those above. The poem hints at a human theme, but may fall short. There may be a few grammar, punctuation, and usage errors. Some literary devices are used, but piece may have some gaps. Imagery is largely literal and/or abstract, but grade appropriate. Shows some accomplishment and understanding of the poetic form, but not as 4's above. Work may be exemplary but turned in late.

2 = Promising: The poem is largely literal or abstract. Many lines are repeated for no effect. Poem largely ignores human theme. Many grammar, punctuation, and usage errors make this poem difficult to read or understand, although it is possible. Poem lacks imagery, but an occasional literary device is used. Poem format is incorrect or messed up. Work may be accomplished but turned in late.

1 = Beginning: The poem lacks form and structure. The poem is abstract with little or no theme (perhaps too personal or cliche). Work is largely below grade-level. Work has many errors in grammar, punctuation, and usage that illustrate the writer doesn't understand the basic rules of the English language. Work may be promising but was turned in late.