!["First They Came" Summary](http://cdn.storyboardthat.com/storyboard-srcsets/lauren/first-they-came--summary.png ""First They Came" Summary")
Activity Overview
When studying poetry, especially historical narratives, it can be helpful for students to understand the story of the poem. In this activity, students will write and illustrate a brief summary about what they think the poem means and what the poet is trying to say.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Summarize the poem in your own words and illustrate it in a three cell storyboard.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Illustrate the poem using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a summary in the description boxes.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | Each of the cells represents a different part of the summary. The cells are in order from beginning to end. Sentences accurately summarize each part. | One cell is out of order, or the storyboard is missing important information. | Important information is missing and/or two or three cells are out of order. |
| Images | Cells include images that help summarize and do not get in the way of understanding. | Some of the images help summarize. Descriptions do not always match the images. | Images do not make sense with the summary. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is very inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
Activity Overview
When studying poetry, especially historical narratives, it can be helpful for students to understand the story of the poem. In this activity, students will write and illustrate a brief summary about what they think the poem means and what the poet is trying to say.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Summarize the poem in your own words and illustrate it in a three cell storyboard.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Illustrate the poem using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a summary in the description boxes.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plot | Each of the cells represents a different part of the summary. The cells are in order from beginning to end. Sentences accurately summarize each part. | One cell is out of order, or the storyboard is missing important information. | Important information is missing and/or two or three cells are out of order. |
| Images | Cells include images that help summarize and do not get in the way of understanding. | Some of the images help summarize. Descriptions do not always match the images. | Images do not make sense with the summary. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Spelling and grammar is mostly accurate. Mistakes do not get in the way of understanding. | Spelling is very inaccurate and hinders full understanding. | Text is difficult to understand. |
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