Transformation of Text To transform prose into poetry To apply narrative elements in a poem

Student Sample Read “Disease” and “Dis-ease” to see how a student transformed prose into poetry. Use the Scoring Rubric to analyze them.

Scoring Guide Scoring Criteria ExemplaryProficientEmerging Organization The poem uses narrative structure and elements of plot creatively to address the concept of choice. The poem skillfully blends the organization of a narrative with the structure of a poem (title, stanzas, and line breaks) to reinforce the idea of choice. The poem uses a narrative structure and elements of plot to address the concept of choice. The poem contains an original title, stanzas, and line breaks. The poem does not use narrative structure or elements of plot to address the concept of choice. The poem may be missing one or more of the following: an original title, appropriate stanzas, or purposeful line breaks. Use of Language The poem contains skillful use of poetic devices that enhance and support larger ideas presented in the text. The poem contains adequate use of poetic devices to enhance and support the larger ideas of choice presented in the text. The poem contains few, if any, poetic devices to enhance the ideas presented in the text. Evidence of the Writing Process There is extensive evidence that the poem reflects the various stages of the writing process: thoughtful planning, purposeful revision, and carful editing in preparation for publication. There is evidence that the poem reflects the stages of the writing process. The poem demonstrates planning, revision, and editing to produce a draft that is ready for publication. There is little or no evidence that the poem reflects the stages of the writing process. The poem does not demonstrate evidence of planning, revision, and editing. The draft is not ready for publication. Additional Criteria

Student Reflection Though my narrative story and my poem were very similar in their contents, I noticed a few differences in using the two forms. In a story, I could go into so much more detail, but it almost felt like I had to. If I did not, the story would have been monotonous while at the same time a little too uninformative. In poem form, though, I had to cut some details out so that it would not simply sound like an average story. Everything had to be sifted through to find the most descriptive sections, though this form did give more opportunities to use poetic devices like metaphors and personification. In the end, the poem seemed to convey more emotions, while the story provided a more accurate and understandable account of what happened that day.

Preparing & Drafting Mark your original text for key ideas, words, or phrases that capture the beginning, middle, and end of the event. This is similar to what we did to create the “Found” poem for “Seventh Grade.” Use these to draft a narrative poem, chunking the lines into stanzas as appropriate.

Revising Check to see where your line breaks (the end of one line and the beginning of the next) could be more effective to convey their meaning. Mark your poem’s nouns and verbs. Add sensory images and figurative language to reinforce or strengthen them. Share with a peer for feedback.

Final Touches Give your poem a title. Edit for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You may consider using punctuation to emphasize the meaning of the poem. Practice for presentation.