Performance+Poetry

=**KJones_Poetry IS Performance!**=

Poetry analysis based on the TPCASTT model - Poetry adaptation based on ??? Original poetry based uses of structure/form. poetic elements - sound devices/fig language Presentation/Performance - separate rubrics Options in the performance type Option in the presentation/performance role - stage craft support - documentation How it was Made Documentaries ||
 * **Title**: ||< Poetry IS Performance! Performance IS Poetry! ||
 * **Subject**: ||< ELA ||
 * **Grade**: ||< 8 ||
 * **Time Frame**: ||< 4 weeks ||
 * **Summary:** ||< Students will participate in a public poetry performance. The students may perform individually, in pairs, or in groups to be determined by the students. The choices for the performance are: published poetry reading with analysis, original poetry reading with analysis, poetry collection presentation with analysis - collection based on poet, genre, or theme (or other student generated & identifiable common thread or controlling idea), adaptation of published poem, performance of original poetry, a combination of these, or something completely different that demonstrates the student has learned about the poetic form and the art of performance. ||
 * **Tasks**: ||< 1) Describe the main steps of the activity/lesson/project here
 * Students consume a variety of poetic forms, themes, and poets;
 * Students practice analysis skills on a variety of poetic forms;
 * Students consume a variety of performance poetry styles and examples;
 * Students create either a formal analysis of published poetry, design an adaptation of a published poem or create an original poetry.
 * Students design and execute their chosen presentation;
 * Public Performance ||
 * Objectives: ||< * What TEKS or other objectives does this activity/lesson project meet?
 * Understanding a variety of poetic forms;
 * Understanding of the application and effect of poetic elements: Sound Devices, figurative language and imagery;
 * Speaking effectively
 * Collaboration. group process
 * Stage craft/presence ||
 * Assessment: ||< **Assessment:**
 * Opportunities for differentiation:**
 * Resources: ||< * What resources will be needed? ||
 * **Teacher**
 * Reflections:** || Please share what went well, what was challenging and what you might tweak or modify for your next round.... ||
 * **Examples**: ||< * Links to teacher or student work examples. ||

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