iRubric: Revoltong Rhymes rubric

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Revoltong Rhymes Rhyming Poem Students will write their own Revolting Rhyme based on what they have learned and picked up through listening and group discussion. Their poem should be between 140 and 170 words long. It should have a rhyming scheme and a 'twist' at the end. Work should be original. Rubric Code: LXB49W7 By JulietK Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Rhyming Poem
	1 pts	3 pts	5 pts
Content 2 pts	1 ( x 2 pts) The content is vaguely based on a traditional fairytale. Very weak thread to the theme.	3 ( x 2 pts) The content is mostly based on a traditional fairytale. There are moments of humour but inconsistently so. Work is not very original. No 'twist' or a confusing 'twist' at the end. Work is vaguely reminiscent of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes.	5 ( x 2 pts) The content is consistently appropriate to the theme and based on a traditional fairytale. It is told in a humorous manner and contains a 'twist' at the end. There is a definite thread to Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes while still being original.
Stanzas 1 pts	1 ( x 1 pts) The poem does not contain discernable stanzas.	3 ( x 1 pts) The poem contains stanzas but the story lacks flow.	5 ( x 1 pts) The poem contains stanzas which are well-paced and the story flows.
Rhyme Scheme 1 pts	1 ( x 1 pts) There is no rhyme scheme.	3 ( x 1 pts) The rhyme scheme is not consistent throughout the poem.	5 ( x 1 pts) There is a consistent rhyme scheme throughout the poem.
Spelling/Grammar 1 pts	1 ( x 1 pts) Many words are misspelled. The poem doesn't contain correct punctuation and/or sentence structure.	3 ( x 1 pts) A few words are misspelled. The poem cotains a few mistakes in punctuation and/or sentence structure.	5 ( x 1 pts) Most words are spelled correctly. The poem contains almost no mistakes in punctuation and/or sentence structure.