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Poetry Rubric Poetry Rubric Students create an original poem done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming, etc. It is a free-verse poem is about Oklahoma. Rubric Code: NCC554 By tbirden Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: K-5

Poetry Rubric OK
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Literary Devices/Fig. Language	Below Basic The poem did not include any literary devices such as imagery, sound effects and rhyming pattern. No figurative language was uses such as simile, metaphor. No alliteration.	Basic The poem use some imagery and figurative language.	Proficient The poem incorporate several examples of imagery and figurative language which demonstrate creativity.	Advanced The poem demonstrates varied and appropriate application of imagery and figurative language discussed in class.
Grammar & Punctuation	Below Basic There are numerous spelling, diction, or grammar errors in the poem.	Basic The poet's intended meaning is muddled by some spelling, diction or grammar errors in the poem.	Proficient Some spelling, diction or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish meaning in poem.	Advanced Proper use of modern English spelling, diction and grammar are employed consistently throughout poem.
Factual Information	Below Basic The poem has no relation to Oklahoma.	Basic The poem has some relation to Oklahoma but has factual misinformation or errors.	Proficient The poem includes some factual details about Oklahoma.	Advanced The poem includes many factual details about Oklahoma.
Descriptive Details	Below Basic No use of any of 5 senses. No descriptive details	Basic some description using basic words such as "big" or "fast" 1 or 2 of the five senses are employed.	Proficient poem describes the animal using descriptive adjectives and more specific language and vocabulary. Appeals to 2 or more of the 5 senses.	Advanced poem contains detailed descriptive imagery and uses advanced vocabulary. Appeals to 2 or more of the 5 senses with great detail.
Is enjoyable to read	Below Basic poem makes no sense, has no flow.	Basic Poem is a basic recitation of facts about Oklahoma.	Proficient Poem uses humor, imagery, rhythm, etc. to make the poem aurally pleasing.	Advanced Poem uses multiple devices to make poem pleasing.