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Howl for a New Millennium 
Howl for a New Millennium
Students wrote poems with a partner on a topic such as religion, war, education, politics, etc. that needs to die in order to be reborn (as something better and more useful) in our modern society.
Rubric Code: GX4C43X
By anuteach
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Collaboration

Are the creative voices of each partner present in the poem?
Poor

Students' collaboration of the poem is limited and not evident in their writing.
Fair

Students' collaboration on the poem is unclear due to mismatched writing approach and style used.
Good

Students' collaboration on the poem is moderately clear in the writing style and approach.
Excellent

Students' collaboration is very clear and well executed and is appropriately seen in their writing style and approach.
Content

How well are you writing about your topic? Is your overall tone and message clear?
Poor

The writes have not tried to enhance the poem's depth and create a clear message for the poem.
Fair

The writers have made an effort but there is no clear message/tone in the poem.
Good

The writers relate some of their own knowledge, ideas or experience. A somewhat clear tone and message.
Excellent

The writers effectively add to the poem's depth by drawing on his/her own knowledge, ideas, or experience. A clear tone and message.
Literary Devices

How have you made your writing more interesting?
Poor

The poets literary devices (similes/personification) are almost nonexistent and/or are not properly placed in the poem.
Fair

Poets have a limited use of literary devices and/or rudimentary literary devices that do not completely enhance the writing.
Good

Poets use some literary devices such as similes and personification but may lack proper development or placement of those devices. Repetition/elaboration is moderately seen throughout the poem.
Excellent

Poets effectively use several literary devices such as similes, personification, imagery, etc. to enhance the poem. A hook is also used where/when applicable.
Format

How have you organized your poem?
Poor

Formatting is almost non-existent and does not suit the poem.
Fair

Format of the poem is minimal and does not enhance the reader's experience of the content.
Good

Format of the poem is done accurately and is organized, but poem may lack creativity or clarity in formatting choices.
Excellent

Format of the poem is well crafted and enhances the poem. Format includes appropriate stanzas, line breaks, organization, etc.
Editing/Proofreading

Did you read over it and correct spelling and grammar mistakes?
Poor

Poem has obviously not been edited or proofread and there are many spelling/grammar mistakes.
Fair

Poem is only minimally edited and there are many spelling/grammar mistakes that distract the reader and affect the poem's content.
Good

Evidence of editing the poem is seen, but there are several mistakes that occasionally distract the reader from the content.
Excellent

Poem is clearly edited and has only a few minor mistakes that do not distract the reader from the content.



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