DO NOW
Take out finished poem
Entry Task
• Read the new rubric
• Underline one thing you are confident in
doing

• Circle one thing you are concerned
about doing well
A Long Walk to Water
Learning Objectives

I can present my two-voice poem, using
appropriate eye contact, volume, and
pronunciation.
I can demonstrate correct grammar and
usage when presenting my two-voice poem.
A Long Walk to Water
Poetry Writing

Poetry reading today!

Celebrate all we’ve learned
Audience Members:
• Focus on the reader
• Never distract with your reactions
• “Snap” your approval when he/she is done
Poetry Writing
Reader’s Rubric
CRITERIA

4

3

2

1

Grammar and
Usage

I demonstrate
correct
grammar and
usage
consistently.

I demonstrate
correct grammar
and usage that I
make one or two
mistakes.

I make several
grammatical and
usage mistakes
while speaking.

I make many
grammatical and
usage mistakes
while speaking.

Speaking
Techniques

My voice is
clear and
audible. I
pronounce my
words
precisely, and
my tone is
varied. I make
eye contact
consistently.

My voice is clear
and audible. I
pronounce words
correctly and
make eye
contact.

My voice is
usually clear and
audible. I
pronounce most
words correctly
and sometimes
make eye
contact.

My voice is
unclear and/ or
inaudible. I
mispronounce
many words and
rarely make eye
contact.
A Long Walk to Water
Poetry Writing

Poetry reading today!

Last chance to practice
• Meet with your partner
• Read for him/ her
• Give helpful feedback
• Switch and repeat!
A Long Walk to Water
Poetry Writing

Poetry Slam!
Want to see more?...
A Long Walk to Water
Self-reflection

Self-reflection Worksheets
• Take this seriously
• Answer honestly
• No grade…just feedback for the teacher!

A Long Walk to Water: Lesson6 unit3

  • 1.
    DO NOW Take outfinished poem Entry Task • Read the new rubric • Underline one thing you are confident in doing • Circle one thing you are concerned about doing well
  • 2.
    A Long Walkto Water Learning Objectives I can present my two-voice poem, using appropriate eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. I can demonstrate correct grammar and usage when presenting my two-voice poem.
  • 3.
    A Long Walkto Water Poetry Writing Poetry reading today! Celebrate all we’ve learned Audience Members: • Focus on the reader • Never distract with your reactions • “Snap” your approval when he/she is done
  • 4.
    Poetry Writing Reader’s Rubric CRITERIA 4 3 2 1 Grammarand Usage I demonstrate correct grammar and usage consistently. I demonstrate correct grammar and usage that I make one or two mistakes. I make several grammatical and usage mistakes while speaking. I make many grammatical and usage mistakes while speaking. Speaking Techniques My voice is clear and audible. I pronounce my words precisely, and my tone is varied. I make eye contact consistently. My voice is clear and audible. I pronounce words correctly and make eye contact. My voice is usually clear and audible. I pronounce most words correctly and sometimes make eye contact. My voice is unclear and/ or inaudible. I mispronounce many words and rarely make eye contact.
  • 5.
    A Long Walkto Water Poetry Writing Poetry reading today! Last chance to practice • Meet with your partner • Read for him/ her • Give helpful feedback • Switch and repeat!
  • 6.
    A Long Walkto Water Poetry Writing Poetry Slam! Want to see more?...
  • 7.
    A Long Walkto Water Self-reflection Self-reflection Worksheets • Take this seriously • Answer honestly • No grade…just feedback for the teacher!