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Poem of Your Choosing: Definition/Underdog/Narnia 
Analyzing a Figurative Language Poem
'Your Choice' poems are due on October 19, 2015 and must be a minimum of 1.5 pages typed. Times New Roman. Single spaced with appropriate spaces left for stanza breaks. Final poem must be turned in with the rough draft and brainstorm stapled to it.
Rubric Code: NX378BW
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

Knowledge

Show that you know about the style of poem you chose to write.
Poor

Student's knowledge of the poem's style is limited and not evident in their writing.
Fair

Student's knowledge of the poem's style is unclear due to mismatched writing approach for the type of poem chosen.
Good

Students's knowledge of the poem's style is moderately clear.
Excellent

Student's knowledge of the poem's literary style (definition poem, etc.) is clear and 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 writer has not tried to enhance the poem's depth and create a clear message for the poem.
Fair

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

The writer relates some of his/her own knowledge, ideas or experience. A somewhat clear tone and message.
Excellent

The writer effectively adds 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

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

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

Poet uses some literary devices such as similes and personification but may lack proper development or placement of those devices.
Excellent

Poet effectively uses several literary devices such as similes, personification, imagery, etc. to enhance the poem.
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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