Title: Parody Poem Assignment
Course: English 7 - 2023 - 2.0.0.1 > Section: Unit 5: Multi-Genre Literature

For this assignment, you will write a parody of the children’s classic poem “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” For inspiration, read the parody of this poem by the author of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Caroll. He wrote “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bat.”

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bat by Lewis Carroll (1865)
Twinkle, twinkle, little bat!
How I wonder what you're at!
Up above the world you fly,
Like a tea tray in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little bat!
How I wonder what you're at!

While you write, have fun exploring the power of language and poetry without having to worry about getting it “right”, you just need to get it “written”.

Instructions:

- Write at least six lines.
  - The first two and last two can repeat.
- Pick a topic or theme to replace “star.”
  - It can be related to a subject of your choice, such as school, sports, animals, technology, or any other topic that interests you.
- Keep the same structure, same number of stanzas and rhyme scheme of the original (AA-BB).
- Maintain a similar syllable count per line as the original poem.
- Be funny and creative in your parody, but also be sure your poem is appropriate and respectful.
- Add sensory details to appeal to the reader’s senses (sight, touch, sound, taste, and smell).

Review the rubric below, so you will know how you will be assessed on this assignment.

Parody Poem Rubric

 | Insufficient Evidence | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Language | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | The language I use in my poem shows I am learning how to use specific words and to create a response in the reader. I may need help with details, length and precise word choice. | The language I use in my poem is playful, with some sensory details. Thoughtful word choice is evident. | The language I use in my poem is creative, with use of sensory details, and thoughtful word choice to make a fun piece. | The language I use in my poem is playful, with creative and effective use of sensory details, and deliberate word choice to convey an entertaining and engaging piece.

Grading form:

Paragraph Fixer - Answer Key

There are 20 errors in the paragraph, highlighted below. A paragraph in which all of these errors have been corrected is below, though some of these mistakes can be fixed in multiple ways.

Their are many aspects of digital citizenship that all young people should be aware. First every person needs to be safe online this means being careful about sharing personal information, avoiding unsafe people, having strong passwords, avoiding websites that could cause harm to your computer. second, digital citizens need to treats others with respect; This means that any content you post should be free from discrimation, bullying, or coarse language. Treat people. The way you want to be treated, both in person and in the online world. Third, online communities are safer when good digital citizens stood up four people who are vulnerable. If you see someone being bullied online, report it; if you see discrimination or hate push back against it. Finally, make sure you are not part of spreading misinformation online. Before you share a post or article, make sure it is from a reliabel source and has been verified. Once miss information begins to spread, it can be hard to stop. They’re is much more to being a good Digital Citizen than these things, but if you protect your safety, respect others, stand up for others, and avoid spreading misinformation, you are well on you’re weigh.

Corrected Version

There are many aspects of digital citizenship that all young people should be aware of. First, every person needs to be safe online. This means being careful about sharing personal information, avoiding unsafe people, having strong passwords, and avoiding websites that could cause harm to your computer. Second, digital citizens need to treat others with respect. This means that any content you post should be free from discrimination, bullying, or coarse language. Treat people the way you want to be treated, both in person and in the online world. Third, online communities are safer when good digital citizens stand up for people who are vulnerable. If you see someone being bullied online, report it; if you see discrimination or hate, push back against it. Finally, make sure you are not part of spreading misinformation online. Before you share a post or article, make sure it is from a reliable source and has been verified. Once misinformation begins to spread, it can be hard to stop. There is much more to being a good digital citizen than these things, but if you protect your safety, respect others, stand up for others, and avoid spreading misinformation, you are well on your way.

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