Final Project EDU 645

Purpose:

The purpose of this lesson plan is to have students apply analytical skills and knowledge of literary analysis to reading and writing about poetry, specifically by demonstrating their ability to create autobiographical poems while learning to research and apply information in poetic ways. 

Learning Objective:

Students will learn to research, identify with others, and apply information in poetic ways.

Learning Outcome:

Apply analytical skills and knowledge of literary analysis to reading and writing about poetry.

Materials Needed:

· Internet access (optional)

· Pencils

· Paper

· Encyclopedias

· Biographies printed from the Internet

· A selection of autobiographies and biographies from the library

· Construction paper

· Glue

Assessment Context:

Students will research different historical figures of their choice.  Students will use  the information gained through research to complete the autobiographical poem template provided.  The teacher will use the assessment rubric to see which student were able to create autobiographical poems using their research and analysis skills.  

Lesson Plan:

1.      Students will use the format provided to create poems about themselves. 

· ____________ (first name)

· ____, ____, ____ (three personal characteristics or physical traits)

· Brother or sister of _____ (or son or daughter of)

· who loves ______, _____, and _____? (three people, things, or ideas)

·  Who feels _____ about _____ (one emotion about one thing)

·  Who needs ____, _____, and ____(three items people need)

·  Who gives ____, _____, and ____(three objects people share)

·  Who fears ____, _____, and ____(three items)

·  Who would like to see ______(one place or person)

·  Who dreams of _______(one item or idea)

·  A student of _____ (your school or teacher's name)

·  _______(nickname or repeat your first name)

2.      The teacher will explain to the students what biographies and autobiographies are.  The teacher will show the class several biography examples of famous people.  The teacher will explain to the students that they will be researching a historical figure of their choice.

3.       Students will then use the information collected from their research to create a biographical poem about the famous historical person that they chose.  Students will use the same format from earlier to create poems about the historical figure. 

4.      The teacher will model the assignment on the board by writing a biographical example poem using the information provided in one of the biography examples.  The teacher will say each step of the process aloud as he or she writes it.  The teacher will also show the students the grading rubric that will be used when assessing the assignment.  The teacher will review all of the assignments necessary components prior to having the students work independently.

5.      Students will illustrate a picture each poem with a picture of himself or herself or the historical person researched.  Poems can then be mounted on construction paper and displayed in the classroom.

Assessment:             

Students will be assessed using the Holistic Rubric below.

Autobiographical Poem
	Poor 0	Fair 1	Good 2	Excellent 3
Format	No Attempt	Does not follow the formats given, and had no previous permission to stray from those formats	Completes part or most of the format given, but not all	Follows the formats given
Comprehension	No Attempt	Shows no comprehension of the characters, lives, or influences	Shows some comprehension of the characters, but comprehension remains mainly surface-based.	Goes deeper into the characters, understands their integrity
Knowledge	No Attempt	Shows little understanding of assignment.	Shows some understanding of assignment.	Understands assignment completely.

Testing Constraints:

The testing constraints for this assessment will be a fill in the blank poem template.  Students will not be timed on this assignment.  Students will have two class periods to complete this assignment.  The instructor will give the students a demonstration of the assignment.  Students will be able to seek assistance from the instructor if needed.  Students will need the materials listed earlier in the lesson plan for this assignment. These materials include; Internet access (optional), pencils, paper, encyclopedias, biographies printed from the Internet, a selection of autobiographies and biographies from the library, construction paper and glue.  Students will not need any prior knowledge in order to complete this assignment. Students will special needs will be given the accommodations listed in their individualized education plans.  Students will be given a copy of the holistic rubric prior to completing the assignment.  This rubric will give the students the standards by which the teacher will score the assessment.