Open Up - Grade 4 - ELA - Module 1 - Mid Unit 3 Assessment

Part I:

Directions: During the first half of the unit, you drafted a poem. For this assessment, you will revise some of the words, phrases, and punctuation in your poem to make it more effective. (W.4.5, L.4.3)

REMEMBER: An effective poem:

■ Uses words and phrases to convey ideas, images, and feelings precisely

■ Uses punctuation for effect

Now, begin revising your poem. Manage your time carefully so that you can:

1. Read the draft of your poem.

2. Consider the punctuation you have used and how it will affect the reader’s understanding of the poem. Then revise the punctuation to strengthen the message or emotion in your poem.

3. Consider the words and phrases you have used and how they will affect the reader. Then revise some words and phrases to create strong images or emotions for the reader

Highlight the changes you made. Then carefully recopy your poem below.

Part II:

Once you have revised your poem and written the final draft, use this form to explain what you changed and why: (W.4.5, L.4.3)

Word and Phrase Choice:

I changed ____________________________________

to ____________________________________

How does this convery meaning or emotion more precisely?

Part II:

Once you have revised your poem and written the final draft, use this form to explain what you changed and why: (W.4.5, L.4.3)

Word and Phrase Choice:

I changed ____________________________________

to ____________________________________

How does this convery meaning or emotion more precisely?

Part II:

Once you have revised your poem and written the final draft, use this form to explain what you changed and why: (W.4.5, L.4.3)

Puncuation for Effect:

I added or changed punctuation in this line … ____________________________________

What effect will this have on the reader? ____________________________________

Part II:

Once you have revised your poem and written the final draft, use this form to explain what you changed and why: (W.4.5, L.4.3)

Puncuation for Effect:

I added or changed punctuation in this line … ____________________________________

What effect will this have on the reader? ____________________________________

Did you write your poem in formal or informal English? Why?