NYS Common Core 7th Grade ELA Module 1 Unit 3

1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. A Long Walk to Water
Poetry Writing
Poetry Slam!
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7. A Long Walk to Water
Self-reflection
Self-reflection Worksheets
• Take this seriously
• Answer honestly
• No grade…just feedback for the teacher!