TRADITIONAL VERSE FORMS: Group Presentations

6pts. possible

Outline/script due _________

Presention due: _________

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Instructions

What are some of the fixed verse forms in English? Where did they come from, what are some prominent examples, and why do these forms and their respective traditions matter?

Groups of 4-5 will each put together a 12-15-minute presentation on their assigned form for the class. Each presentation must:

  1. Accurately define and describe the assigned form.
  2. Clearly and accurately summarize the history of the form.
  3. Provide good literary examples of the form.
  4. Thoughtfully explain the significance of the form in terms of literary history, the effects and purposes of poetic forms, and/or the contributions of specific poets.
  5. Use Power Point or other presentation media in an informative and entertaining way. (Power Point shows will be posted to Bb.)
  6. Reflect careful planning, research, organization, and division of duties among group members.
  7. Include an anonymous evaluation by each group member of the contributions made by the other group members.

 

Grade Scale

Very Good = A= 6 pts. A presentation which meets all of the stated criteria and instructions exceptionally well. Excels in inventiveness, originality, and energy, relative to work produced generally in 222. Well-edited and proofed.

Good =B =5 pts. Meets all of the stated criteria and instructions, or meets several of them exceptionally well, despite a weak performance with others. May be especially striking in spots, despite noticeable flaws. Very competent, but may lack originality or inventiveness, relative to work produced generally in 222. Good attention to style and mechanics. Clear attention to assignment.

Fair = C = 4 pts. Meets some of the stated criteria, or meets all of them only partially. Uninspired but minimally competent; or very inspired but lacking competence in key areas.. May show some inattention to, or misunderstanding of, instructions. Weak proofreading and editing.

Poor = D = 3 pts. Meets few of the criteria. May not not heed or understand instructions. May be sloppy, unproofed, unedited, and/or very perfunctory and uninspired.. An unsatisfying presentation, saved by at least minimal attention to at least one facet of the assignment.

Unacceptable = F = less than 3 pts. Presentation either fails to meet any of the stated criteria, or demonstrates severe oversights or weaknesses in significant areas.

 

 

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