Layered Curriculum®
Unit Assignment
Name: Adrianne
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Unit Title:
Poetic Devices Subject: English Grade Level: 5th
TEKS Objective(s):
TEKS: (16)
Writing/Literary Texts. Students write literary texts to express their
ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events, and ideas.
Students are expected to: (B) write poems using: (i) poetic techniques
(e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia);
TOTAL Unit Points
: 100 points
C Layer: Maximum
65 points in this section.
1. Listen to
poem and follow along. 5pts
2. Make flashcard
definitions for poetic devices. 5pts
3. Make a flip
book of the poetic devices. 5pts
4. Worksheet,
match each type of poetic device with the correct example. 5pts
5. Worksheet,
circle the correct poetic device in each sentence. 5pts
6. Find an example
that uses poetic devices and create a collage. 10pts
7. Select a
poem that uses at least two types of poetic devices from the basket
with your reading level. Give an oral presentation. 10pts
8. Choose a
poem highlight all figurative language that is in the poem. 5pts
9. Write one
example of each poetic device on a piece of paper. 10pts
10. Fill in
the Poetic Device graphic organizer. 5pts
11. Watch the
youtube video of poetic devices and take notes. 5pts
12. Puzzle game,
connect the right poetic device with the right defenition. 5pts
13. Read poem
and answer questions 1-5 that go along with it. 5pts
14. Choose a
word from the bag and give a short poem presentation. 10pts
15. Pick a poem
from your reading level. Fill in the poetry scavenger hunt sheet.
10pts
B Layer: Choose
1 . Maximum 15 points in this section.
1. Find an object
from class or home, then create a poem about the object using any
of the poetic devices.
2. Interview
a classmate using the list of questions provided. Then either write
a short poem about them using any of the poetic devices or create
a drawing presenting to aloud.
3. Write a short
poem using one of the 8 poetic devices.
A Layer. Choose
1 . Maximum 20 points in this section.
1. How is figurative
language used in our everyday lives? Provide examples.
2. Do you think
figurative language is important? Explain your answer.
3. What do you
think is the purpose of figurative language?
Grades: 50-60
= D 70 = C 80 = B 90 and above = A
Parent signature/date
contact phone # (sig. & phone worth 5 points in the “C” level).