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"First They Came" Visual

Students create a visual of their own version of Martin Niemoller's poem "First They Came". The poem use the pattern used in Niemoller's poem, substituting their own words for communists, trade unionists, and Jews. Visual will be created using Glogster, adding images and symbols to represent their writing.

Rubric Code: T62637

By whitbread

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

"First They Came" Visual
	Unacceptable 0 pts	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Poem /6 marks	Unacceptable No poem included.	1 Poem is an exact copy of Niemoller's poem.	2 Poem uses Niemoller's pattern, but either strays from pattern inappropriately or does not use appropriate word substitution.	3 Poem correctly uses Niemoller's pattern, substituting own words appropriately.	4 n/a
Visual Presentation /4 marks	Unacceptable Unfinished assignment.	1 Messy, difficult to read. No graphics included.	2 Somewhat messy. Has 1 or 2 graphics that highlight key features of the poem OR graphics do not match the poem. Very little care or effort put into creating a neat assignment.	3 Neat, orderly, and easy to read. Has at least 3 graphics that highlight the key statements of the poem. It appears student spent adequate time completing assignment.	4 Vibrant, creative, easy to read and understand. Has at least 4 graphics that creatively enhance the key statements of thepoem. Student put exceptional effort into completing assignment.
Mechanics	Unacceptable Spelling/grammar makes text completely impossible to decipher.	1 Spelling/grammar errors interfere with reader's understanding of text.	2 Spelling/grammar errors do not interfere with reader's understanding of text.	3 Spelling and grammar are flawless.	4