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Grade 8 Poetry Rubric 
Grade 6 Poetry Rubric
Students will create a poem that describes a wonder of our world with examples of personification and metaphors. A collage of hand drawn or printed pictures must surround the poem
Rubric Code: PX7C3CX
By lucianna
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Level 4

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Word Usage

Level 1

Student’s use
vocabulary is
very basic.
Level 2

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
more telling than
showing.
Level 3

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
routine and
workable.
Level 4

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
precise, vivid,
and paints a
strong clear and complete picture
in the reader’s
mind.
Form

Level 1

Poem is not written in the proper forms, ultimately diminishing the poetic value of the writer's collection.
Level 2

Poem is somewhat written in the proper forms, while others stray significantly or are written as prose.
Level 3

Poem is mostly written in the proper forms.
Level 4

Poem is complete and follows its intended form.
Language Conventions

Spelling, punctuation, grammar.
Level 1

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Level 2

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Level 3

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.
Level 4

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.
Presentaton and Illustration

Level 1

The poems are poorly presented. Handwriting is messy and illustrations do not improve the presentation. Lacks organisation of poems or cover page.
Level 2

The poems are adequately presented. Handwriting can be easily read and the illustrations are neat and tidy, and supports the poems presentation. Some organisation of poems, no cover just stapled.
Level 3

The poems is nicely presented. The handwriting is neat and easy to read and the illustrations improve the presentation. Peoms appropriately organised with cover page.
Level 4

The poems are beautifully presented. A lot of care has been taken and the poem is beautifully presented. The handwriting is neat and tidy and the illustrations really improve the presentation of the poem. Well organised poems with outstanding illustrated cover.
Effort

Level 1

Student’s work<BR>
lacks<BR>
understanding<BR>
of the<BR>
assignment.
Level 2

Student’s work<BR>
demonstrates<BR>
some<BR>
understanding of<BR>
the assignment.
Level 3

Student’s work<BR>
demonstrates an<BR>
understanding of<BR>
the assignment.
Level 4

Student’s work<BR>
demonstrates a<BR>
complete<BR>
understanding of<BR>
the assignment<BR>
and goes beyond<BR>
the<BR>
requirements.



Keywords:
  • Cinquain, Simile, Metaphor, Acrostic, Haiku

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