PERSONAL
RESPONSE
ASSIGNMENT:
After
watching
the
movie
The
Dead
Poets
Society,
and
the
spoken
word
poem
To
This
Day,
you
will
be
given
some
time
to
reflect
on
the
following
two
questions:
1) Why
should
we
read/discuss
poetry?
2) How
does
poetry
live
in
the
real
world
After
sufficient
reflection,
you
will
write
a
personal
response
that
addresses
both
questions.
A
personal
response
is
just
that
its
personal.
You
should
relate
both
questions
to
YOU.
PERSONAL
RESPONSE
RUBRIC:
I.
Ideas
and
Impressions
(5x2)
Does
the
idea
have
merit?
Very
interesting/somewhat
interesting/
not
too
interesting
Does
the
introduction
catch
my
attention?
Yes/OK/No
Is
the
question
answered?
Directly/Indirectly
Is
the
idea
insightful/perceptive/
straightforward/vague/minimal?
Is
the
idea
supported
(detail)?
Precise/specific/adequate/
imprecise/unrelated/lacking
Does
the
piece
conclude
in
a
satisfactory
fashion?
Thought-provoking/OK/weak
5
Excellent:
The
students
exploration
of
the
topic
is
insightful.
Perceptions
and/or
ideas
are
confident
and
discerning.
Support
is
specific
and
strengthens
the
students
ideas
and
impressions.
4
Proficient:
The
students
exploration
of
the
topic
is
purposeful.
Perceptions
and/or
ideas
are
thoughtful
and
considered.
Support
is
specific
and
strengthens
the
students
ideas
and
impressions
3
Satisfactory:
The
students
exploration
of
the
topic
is
generalized.
Perceptions
and/or
ideas
are
straightforward
and
relevant.
Support
is
adequate
and
clarifies
the
students
ideas
and
impressions.
2
Limited:
The
students
exploration
of
the
topic
is
vague.
Perceptions
and/or
ideas
are
superficial
and/or
ambiguous.
Support
is
imprecise
and/or
ineffectively
related
to
the
students
ideas
and
impressions.
1
Poor:
The
students
exploration
of
the
topic
is
minimal.
Perceptions
and/or
ideas
are
underdeveloped
and/or
irrelevant.
Support
is
lacking
and/or
unrelated
to
the
students
ideas
and
impressions.
II.
Presentation
(5x2)
Is
the
writing
stylish
and
compelling?
Yes/on
the
way/no
Is
a
distinct
voice
present?
Yes/on
the
way/no
Are
words
used
correctly
(diction)?
Yes/on
the
way/no
Are
words
precisely
chosen?
Yes/some/needs
work
Are
sentences
well
structured
and
easy
to
understand?
Yes/no
Are
sentences
interesting
and
varied?
Yes/some
are/most
arent
Conventions:
Homonyms;
Tense;
Spelling;
Commas;
CS/FS;
Semi-colons;
Apostrophes
5
Excellent:
The
voice
created
by
the
student
is
convincing.
Stylistic
choices
are
precise
and
the
students
creation
of
tone
is
adept.
The
unifying
effect
is
skillfully
developed.
4
Proficient:
The
voice
created
by
the
student
is
distinct.
Stylistic
choices
are
specific
and
the
students
creation
is
tone
is
competent.
The
unifying
effect
is
capably
developed.
3
Satisfactory:
The
voice
created
by
the
student
is
apparent.
Stylistic
choices
are
adequate
and
the
students
creation
of
tone
is
conventional.
The
unifying
effect
is
appropriately
developed.
2
Limited:
The
voice
created
by
the
student
is
indistinct.
Stylistic
choices
are
imprecise
and
the
students
creation
of
tone
is
inconsistent.
The
unifying
effect
is
inadequately
developed.
1
Poor:
The
voice
created
by
the
student
is
obscure.
Stylistic
choices
impede
communication
and
the
students
creation
of
tone
is
ineffective.
A
unifying
effect
is
absent.
