1. How We Express Ourselves
Exceeded
Expectations
Grade 4 2013-2014
At Expectations
GSIS
Met Expectations
with Support
Name:
Exposed to
Expectations
Explicitly states how the poet’s
message is a universal
message, appealing to the
emotions felt by all humans.
Touches on how the poet’s
message is a universal
message, appealing to the
emotions felt by all humans.
Does not address how the
poet’s message is a universal
message, appealing to the
emotions felt by all humans.
Lines of Inquiry
Interprets the deeper meaning
from personal understanding.
Interprets the meaning from
personal understanding.
Attempts to interpret the
meaning of the poem.
Does not interpret the
meaning of the poem.
Concepts
Understanding
Central Idea
Explicitly states in detail how
the poet’s message is a
universal message, appealing
to the emotions felt by all
humans.
Explains the poetic devices of
the poem in detail, reflects on
their choice of poem and
shares their personal
perspective on what has been
expressed.
Explains the poetic devices of
the poemreflects on their
choice of poem and shares
their perspective on what has
been expressed.
Attempts to identify the poetic
devices of the poem, reflects
on their choice of poem.
Does not identify the poetic
devices of the poem, little
reflection on their choice of
poem.
A thorough understanding of
the chosen learner profile
traits is demonstrated in the
completed task.
A clear understanding of the
learner profiles is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
Some understanding of the
learner profiles is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
Little understanding of the
learner profiles is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
A thorough understanding of
the learner attitudes is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
A clear understanding of the
learner attitudes is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
Some understanding of the
learner attitudes is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
Little understanding of the
learner attitudes is
demonstrated in the
completed task.
Displays a comprehensive
knowledge of poetry.
Displays a clear knowledge of
poetry.
Displays a developing
knowledge of poetry.
Displays a limited knowledge
of poetry.
Learner Profile
Skills
Communicators
Thinkers
Reflective
Learner Attitudes
Knowledge
Creativity
Confidence
Independence
Poetry