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8th Grade Poetry: Assess

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Eighth graders craft a Petrarchan sonnet and respond to a performance assessment to demonstrate what they have learned in this five-lesson poetry unit.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the unit during National Poetry Month—April
  • Walk class members through the assessment task portion of the lesson so that they understand what is expected of them
Classroom Considerations
  • The final lesson in a five-lesson poetry unit
Pros
  • A checklist is included that lists the requirements for the sonnet
Cons
  • Some learners will require additional scaffolding to complete both tasks
Common Core