iRubric: War and Remembrance. Poetry and Drama. rubric

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions. The voice of the poet is distinctive, and appropriate to the subject and audience. The poem or poems is probably more than 20 lines in length.

Poem is somewhat thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. The voice of the poet comes through, and is usually appropriate to the subject and audience.

The poem is creative in places, but appears to be rushed in other places. The voice of the poet comes through at times; at other times it does not come through.

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.

The topic chosen from www.legion.ca is well researched, and demonstrates student knowledge of the topic, including the additional resources section provided. The student has made point-form notes on the topic.

The topic chosen from www.legion.ca is fairly well-researched, and demonstrates student knowledge of the topic. The student has made some point-form notes on the topic.

The topic chosen from www.legion.ca shows some research. The student has made few point form notes on the topic.

There is little or no evidence of research in the poem. Point form notes are missing!

The dramatic play or skit is between 3 and 5 (or more) minutes long. Props (e.g. costumes, music) are thoughtfully used by actors and actresses. There is a narrator. The performance is polished and directly relates to the topic. Lines are memorized. Class time has been used very productively.

The dramatic play or skit is between 3 and 5 minutes long. Props (e.g. costumes, music) are used by actors and actresses. There is a narrator. The performance is fairly polished and directly relates to the topic. Most lines are memorized. Class time has been used productively.

The dramatic play or skit is probably less than 3 minutes long. Props (e.g. costumes, music) are seldom used by actors and actresses. There is a narrator. The performance is "choppy" and difficult to follow at times. The performance is probably not directly related to the topic selected. Some lines are memorized. Class time has been used adequately.

The dramatic play or skit is probably less than 3 minutes long. Props (e.g. costumes, music) are seldom used or absent. There may or may not be a narrator. The performance is "choppy" and difficult to follow at times. The performance is unrelated to the topic selected. Few lines are memorized. Class time has been used UNproductively.