Sample Classroom Materials
Intro to Slam Poetry
This assignment is built to be a self guided introduction to the genre of Slam poetry. Students have the opportunity to engage with diverse poems and begin to build their understanding of what makes this genre unique and engaging.
Final Essay Rubric
This is a rubric for the final summative assignment for a personal narrative writing unit. This rubric follows the philosophy of standards-based grading and emphasizes giving detailed feedback to students in an efficient and thorough manner.
Symbolism Lesson
This lesson is focused on introducing students to symbolism and giving them a chance to begin practicing analyzing symbolism in written texts. This lesson emphasizes collaborative learning and and creativity. (supplemental materials can be found in the speaker notes)