Poetry Summative Project
MRS. GALLANT AND MRS. PIRON
Snapshot Poetry
Snap Shot Poetry: Has a single line of poetry ever ‘jumped out at
you’–or ‘spoken to you’ in a voice that remains with you to this
day? If so, this is the project for you.
 Find your poem and your line and find/create/take a picture
to use in your presentation of your poem.
 Prepare a short presentation (5 minutes) that explains how
the chosen image represents the line in the poem you chose.
 The poem can be original OR one written by another poet.
 The poem must contain figurative language.
Your presentation should address the following:
Literal Response:
 Whole poem identifying figurative language. Explain to the audience what
the poem is about.
Inferential Response:
 Selected line and rationale…how does this line speak to you? What does
this line mean?
 Image and line - why did you pick this exact image to represent this line of
poetry?
Personal/Evaluative Response:
 Final Product – line of poetry integrated into image.
 What personal connections can you make to this poem and to this specific
line?
 Refer to examples.
Snapshot Poetry – Model/Literal Meaning
BANDAGES
By hey rosetta!
it will come around
but everything is now
i know everything is right now
and the loneliness is a lot
the nothing weighs a ton (hyperbole)
i mean the nothing weighs a f@#king ton
that half of the bed
empty like a page (simile)
all the cursive claims you’ve yet to make
all the promising lines
bending like her spine (simile)
oh the whiteness that your pen could write
if you get these bandages off
you can stand, you can walk
leave these towels and gauze
you’ll get up, you’ll get out
into the sun
that’s where we belong
we’ve been abed too long
all our weaknesses are growing strong
but the winter always ends
with water on your lips
the april rain comes swinging in
get these bandages off
let me stand, let me walk
leave these towels and gauze
let me up, let me out
into the sun
cause come she will
oh come she will
she comes oh
she comes son
she comes…
The entire song is a metaphor that compares being
emotionally wounded to being physically wounded.
Selected Line and Rationale
but the winter always ends
with water on your lips
the april rain comes swinging in
These lines are what stood out most for me in terms of
the pain the poet is experiencing. In the context of the
song, they are saying that like the end of winter is
certain, the pain (presumably break-up pain) will
eventually end.
Final Product
Image Rationale
 I picked this exact image because the crocus
represents the hopefulness of winter’s end. Despite
snow being on the ground, the crocus pokes its head
out from underneath all that would try to keep it
down.
Connections to the Poem
 I can relate to this line because the pain I have experienced in my
own life has had an eventual end. Therefore, I can hope that in
future times of pain, there will be an end to those times, too. This
reminds me of a documentary I watched about a man with no arms
and no legs. He had already endured so much in his life and had
every right to mad at the world, yet he remained hopeful and
optimistic about what he could accomplish with his life. There are
countless stories about people in the face of adversity and suffering
people don’t just give up and die (Malala Yousafzai). They keep
going. And like seasons keep progressing, so does the songwriter
through their pain. We must continue to move forward and not get
what would try to stop us keep us down. Only move forward.
Snapshot Poetry Assessment Criteria
Criteria
Strong Achievement
Appropriate Achievement
Literal Response
Demonstrates an understanding of the literal
meaning of the poem.
Demonstrates an understanding of the literal
meaning of the poem.
Inferential Response
provide thoughtful inferences supported by
specific and relevant examples and by
personal knowledge and experience
interpret relationships among ideas to draw
conclusions or make comparisons; support
responses with relevant details
Personal Response
able to make specific text-to-text, text-to-self,
text-to-world connections.
able to make some personal connections to
the poem.
Adobe Voice
Adobe Voice Poetry Video: Do you enjoy integrating technology
into your projects? This project allows you to put images to your
original poems.
 Poems must be original and a minimum of 16-20 lines. (Ex: if you
choose a ballad, your poem will be 4-5 quatrains in length. If you
choose cinquain, you will need to write four and pick one to
represent visually).
 Poem must contain figurative language.
 Follow the directions for the Adobe Voice app on an iPad to create a
video for your poem.
 Present to the class.
Adobe Voice - Model
http://voice.adobe.com/v/E2MFjISoz5v
Adobe Voice Assessment Criteria
Criteria
Content
Strong Achievement
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introduce a specific topic with a main
idea that clearly defines the purpose
and engages the audience
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include original and thoughtful ideas
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support the strong main idea with
relevant details and examples
Appropriate Achievement
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select a specific topic with a main idea that supports the purpose and audience
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include thoughtful ideas/events relevant to the topic
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include relevant/well-researched details to enhance the ideas
Organization
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begin with an engaging lead that
establishes the purpose and form
vary the organizational structures to
enhance interest (e.g., hybrids,
flashback, story within a story)
use a variety of ways to focus the
topic (e.g., time structures, theme)
provide an effective/creative
conclusion
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effectively include vivid descriptive
vocabulary/precise technical words
(strong nouns and verbs, colourful
modifiers)
use figurative language effectively
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include interesting words and/or technical/subject-specific language to enhance meaning (strong nouns and verbs,
colourful adjectives and adverbs)
use figurative language (e.g., metaphor, analogy, symbolism)
skillfully connect with the audience
by sharing thoughts, feelings, inner
conflict, and convictions
demonstrate a strong commitment
to the topic
develop ideas in a unique or unusual
way, revealing the writer’s
perspective
use a striking variety of complex
sentence structures and types
connect ideas with smooth
transitions to add flair
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skillfully connect the audience to the topic
show care and commitment to the topic
generate strong feeling, energy, and individuality
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include different kinds of sentences, with a variety of complex structures
include a variety of sentence lengths and beginnings to create fluidity
use conventions skillfully to enhance
meaning and voice
make informed decisions about text
layout and print characteristics to
enhance meaning (e.g., headings,
visuals, white space, italics, bold, font
size, and style)
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include internal punctuation (e.g., commas, semi-colons, colons, dash, hyphen, parentheses, apostrophes) and
paragraphing of dialogue
correctly spell almost all words; use spelling support (e.g., dictionary, spell checker); correctly use homophones
use standard grammatical structures (subject/verb agreement, verb tense, all parts of speech, numbers,
contractions, plurals)
use a range of print characteristics and layout to enhance the meaning (e.g., headings, visuals, white space, italics,
bold, font size, and style)
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Word Choice
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Voice
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Sentence Structure
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Conventions
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select an appropriate form and clearly establish the purpose in the introduction
use an underlying structure to present information (e.g., temporal sequence, cause and effect, compare and
contrast)
use transitions between and within paragraphs to show sequencing and connections
provide an adequate conclusion
Spoken Word
Spoken Word Poetry Performance: This is the project for
those of you who are performers at heart or are looking for a
challenge.
 Poem must be original and a minimum of 16-20 lines. (Ex:
Amy Poehler’s haikus about plastic surgery were a total of 27
lines – she wrote 9 haikus all relating to the same topic. Yours
should be similar to this).
 Poem must contain figurative language.
 Review the samples of spoken word poems on this website:
http://teachingwithted.pbworks.com/w/page/37946483/Spoke
n%20Word%20Poetry
Tips to Help you with your Performance:
Performing a Spoken Word Poem
1. Voice. This is your most important and powerful performance tool and all
you need to carry the poem off well. Work on pitch (high or low sound tone),
intonation (the melody established by varying patterns of pitch), and pace
(the speed of speech, which sets mood and tone). In pure spoken word
performance, costumes, props and instruments are not allowed. While this
may seem intimidating (or even boring), think of performers you admire
whose voices mesmerize the audience.
2. Body language, gesture and facial expression. Use your body to convey the
nuances of the poem. Enhance the words with facial expression, hand
gestures and movement, exuding confidence through your placement on stage
and use of voice and/or microphone.
3. Memorization. Memorization allows you to make eye contact with the
audience, pay attention to your delivery, and appear confident on stage.
Spoken Word - Model
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 To This Day
Spoken Word Assessment Criteria
Criteria
Strong Achievement
Appropriate Achievement
Content
Theme
The poet presents a clear, compelling and unique message.
The poet presents a clear and compelling
message.
Poetic Devices
Use of sensory details and poetic devices is sophisticated and
memorable.
Use of sensory details and poetic devices
enhances meaning
Word Choice
Word choice is vivid and exact.
Word choice is original.
Performance
Physical Presence
Effective use of eye contact and body movement to engage audience.
Physical gestures enhance both meaning and engagement.
General use of eye contact and body
movement to engage audience.
Voice and
Articulation
Pace, volume, rhythm, intonation, and pronunciation show command
and polish. Line breaks/pauses enhance meaning.
Pace, volume, rhythm, intonation, and
pronunciation are those of a confident
performer. Line breaks/pauses are fitting.
Overall
Polished and impressive. A compelling performance.
Confident performance.