The students did not like the poetry unit in the beginning, they did not like the ode project either, but in the end, they loves the result!
Ode Assignment
For your final assignment you will be writing an Ode. There are parameters, specifically length. I need to see 15 or more lines. There needs to be at least 6 literary devices used throughout the poem as well. There should be a first draft and a final copy. This should be well thought out.
The final copy needs to be typed.
The final copy needs to be typed.
This can be funny! It can be serious, the choice IS yours.
Tips for Ode Writing
Choose a subject you have strong feelings about, it is easier to write about something you like/love/adore..
Describe your subject inside and out, description will really help you build your poem.
You can exaggerate how important the subject is to you. Think of the poems I shared.
Use your five senses to generate ideas, if it fits. Sight,smell,touch, taste, and feel.
Use metaphors and similes. Figurative language is KEY.
You can talk directly to the subject of your ode.
Choose your words carefully so the words chosen have the most impact.
To get started:
Write down 15 things you really appreciate, enjoy, or simply adore.
Pick a winner from your list, then start drafting out a list of everything you notice, feel, smell, taste, hear, think and/or wonder about your topic, aim for 15.
That list of 15 things about your subject is the shell of your poem.
Have fun with this!
The accompanying rubric is how you will be graded. Use it to guide your work and self grade before handing it in. The lines are the bottom are for your reflection.
Think about the following:
Write a few sentences about how your poem turned out. What ideas or lines are you happy about or proud of? What did you struggle with or find difficult?
Scoring Rubric
Poetic Technique
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For a score of a “5”
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Student Score
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“Ode” form
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Creatively and effectively uses the appropriate poetic form.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Word Choice
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Student’s use of vocabulary is vivid, and paints a strong clear and complete picture in the reader’s mind. use the best words for poem.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Poetic Techniques
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Uses 6 poetic devices appropriately to strengthen to poem.Do not use 6 of the same device. Aim for 2 of 3 different ones.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Language
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Has grade-level appropriate spelling, grammar, and punctuation; contains few, if any, errors that do not interfere with the reader’s understanding.
This is why I need a draft that has been peer reviewed.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Effort
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Student’s work demonstrates a complete understanding of the assignment and goes beyond the requirements, I will be watching and checking that you are working diligently.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Oral rendition
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Reads with fluidity and expression with a clear voice.Pace yourself, this isn't a race.
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5 4 3 2 1
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Literary Devices
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alliteration rhyme onomatopoeia personiļ¬cation
rhythm simile metaphor hyperbole
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I used this site for a lot of my material:
http://sabreenglish.com/writing/writing-poetry/writingodes.pdf
