CULTURE CLUSTER

Directions​: Write a poem about your culture. The poem should include at least 3
types of figurative language (such as similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia,
alliteration, etc.). The poem should appeal to the 5 senses by using descriptive adjectives
and imagery. Stanza size, form and rhyme scheme are up to you. The poem should be
surrounded by pictures, cutouts, drawings and other symbols that represent your culture.
This should be done on construction paper, poster board ​or any other innovative way that
you want to portray your culture​ (must be approved by Ms. Potter). Remember to BE
CREATIVE.

SCORING RUBRIC
The student appropriately used at least 3 forms of figurative language
The poem appeals to the 5 senses
The poem is written in lines and stanzas rather sentences and paragraphs ​100-90
The poem is surrounded by art representing the student’s culture
The effort exceeds the standards

The student attempted to use at least 3 forms of figurative language

The poem attempted to appeal to the 5 senses
The poem is written in lines rather than sentences ​89-80
The poem is surrounded by art representing the student’s culture
The effort meets the standards

The student does not use at least 3 forms of figurative language

The poem does not appeal to the 5 senses
The poem is not written in verse ​79-70
The poem is not surrounded by art representing the student’s culture
The effort is approaching, but does not meet the standards

The student does not use figurative language

The student does not attempt to appeal to the 5 senses
The poem is not written in verse ​69-60
The poem is not surrounded by art representing the student’s culture
The effort is well below the standards

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ASSIGNED – Monday, September 16th

CHECKPOINT – Monday, September 23rd
DUE DATE – Wednesday, October 2nd
 IB ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
CRITERION B: ORGANIZING
III. Use referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to the
context and intention

7-8 makes ​excellent​ use of referencing and formatting tools to create an ​effective​ presentation style

5-6 makes ​competent​ use of referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to
the context and intention

3-4 makes ​adequate​ use of referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style suitable to
the context and intention

1-2 makes ​minimal​ use of referencing and formatting tools to create a presentation style that may
not always be suitable to the context and intention

CRITERION C: PRODUCING TEXT

II. Make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating
awareness of impact on an audience

7-8 makes ​perceptive​ stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrates
clear​ awareness of impact on an audience

5-6 makes ​thoughtful​ stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices,
demonstrating ​good​ awareness of impact on an audience

3-4 makes ​some​ stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating
some​ awareness of impact on an audience

1-2 makes ​minimal​ stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating
limited​ awareness of impact on audience

Culture Cluster and the Design Cycle

Investigate​ - Brainstorm ideas about what your culture means to you.

Plan​ - What materials will you need? (Poster board, construction paper, magazines, etc.)

Design​ – Create a sketch of what your visual will look like. Make drafts of your poem.

Create​ – Make your visual and compose the final draft of your poem.

Evaluate​ – Reflect on your final product. How did you do?

Attitudes​ – What did you think about this assignment? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?