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Original Sonnet Writing Rubric 
Original Sonnet Writing Rubric
Students select the kind of sonnet and write an original sonnet based on that structure. They are expected to employ various poetic devices and produce a polished piece of poetry.
Rubric Code: VXX66WW
By roxpower
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Original Sonnet Writing
  3-4

Beginning

(N/A)

5-6

Emerging

(N/A)

7-8

Meeting

(N/A)

9-10

Exceeding

(N/A)

Special Poetry (Metaphors, etc.)

Techniques
3-4

Two or fewer different special poetry techniques.
5-6

Three different special poetry techniques used.
7-8

Four different special poetry techniques used.
9-10

Five different special poetry techniques used.
Understanding of Form

3-4

Poem strays significantly from the proper form of a sonnet. There are fewer than 10 lines of poetry, and has not followed any ryhme scheme.
5-6

Poem strays somewhat from the proper form of a sonnet. There are at least 10 lines of poetry and has generally followed a ryhme scheme.
7-8

Poem is mostly written in the proper form of a sonnet. There are at least 12 lines of poetry and has generally followed a ryhme scheme.
9-10

Poem is complete and follows its intended form of a sonnet, i.e. has 14 lines of poetry, three quatrains, has a couplet or has an octave and a sestet and rhyme scheme.
Sound Devices (Rhyme, Alliteration)

3-4

Little to no usage of sound devices. Musicality of poem is nonexistent. The poem trudges along and is truly unvaried.
5-6

Contains only one sound device.
7-8

Contains two different sound devices.
9-10

Contains three different sound devices.
Originality and Revision

3-4

Poem shows virtually no originality or voice. Little to no revision was made between the drafts. Poem has little imagery and sound quality. No title. The poem is not creative and appears to be rushed. This is evident in too obvious meaning and a lack of originality.
5-6

Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas/idioms. Some revision between drafts has cursory language, imagery, and sound quality. Title is uninteresting. <BR>
The poem is creative, but appears to be rushed.
7-8

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. Good, thoughtful revision between drafts. Title is good.
9-10

Poem has an engaging title. It is faithful to the overall theme of a sonnet. It is evident that the poet put thought into the diction and was innovative in conveying the ideas and emotions of the sonnet. Revision is thoughtful and apparent.
Conventions

3-4

Punctuation and spelling are poor and not reflective of student's true capabilities. Poor mechanics interferes with the poem's readability. No apparent revision done in mechanics.
5-6

Errors are noticeable. Spelling and punctuation are fair yet not reflective of student's skills. Poem is readable, yet mistakes distract the reader. Punctuation usage is acceptable for tone of poem.
7-8

Few grammatical errors that do not distract the reader. Punctuation is congruent with the tone of the poem.
9-10

No punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.



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  • Poetry - Sonnet Writing- Summative

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