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1. TPCASTT the poem by following the "TPCASTT Strategy" instructions in the lesson.

2. Figurative language like imagery uses words that stimulate the reader's imagination by appealing to the senses.  These help to make a literary work powerful.  Instead of using ordinary language that readers may take for granted, the writer chooses words that make a vivid impression on our senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.  They need not be long or obscure in meaning.  They should, however, be striking.

Create list of sensory words used in Molly Chisaakay's poem '"The Elder's Drum". Identify which of the 5 senses is being awakened with each word choice.

3. Using evidence from the poem, explain how the grandfather represents the First Nation's culture.

4. Write a personal response of approximately 200 words that addresses your personal reactions to the oral presentation and to the written presentation.  What made the experience different or similar for you?  Reflect on the effect of either listening to or reading a poem. 

In a response, you go beyond "I like it," or "It's different," and give a thoughtful reaction to a piece of literature and the question.  A personal response to literature is the reader's answer to the question: "What are my thoughts and feelings about the two different presentations of this poem?  How do I connect to the poem and the question?"

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.  

Learning Target: Exemplary (6/6):  Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective.  Student demonstrates exemplary active reading skills and reflection to respond to questions on a selection of poetry.  There is a perceptive personal response.  All activities are complete and correctly answered. Ideas generated are thoughtful and unique.

Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization. Responses are skillfully organized, edited and easy to read.