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Shape Poem Rubric Shape poem Rubric Students are writing shape poem as a means of connecting parts of speech to writing. Rubric Code: XX84B97 By npituskin Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Shape poem
	Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Above Standard 4 pts
Construction	Below Standard The poem does not describe the shape.	Approaching Standard The poem mentions the shape, but does not describe it.	Meets Standard The poem describes the shape, using lots of related words and sentences.	Above Standard The poem creates a mental image of the shape, using juicy, descriptive words.
Meaning	Below Standard The poem does not make sense or show meaning through the words and phrases.	Approaching Standard The poem makes some sense and some meaning through the words and phrases.	Meets Standard The poem makes sense and shows meaning through the words and phrases.	Above Standard The poem clearly makes some and has meaning through the words and phrases.
Grammar/spelling	Below Standard More than 4 grammatical or spelling errors were present throughout the poem	Approaching Standard 3-4 grammatical or spelling errors were found throughout the poem.	Meets Standard 1-2 grammatical or spelling errors were found throughout the poem.	Above Standard No grammar errors found. Finished product was completely edited for correct grammar, spelling, and poetic form matches the example poem.
Word Choice	Below Standard The poem uses dull words that convey little meaning	Approaching Standard The author included some lively language in their poems; weak descriptions	Meets Standard The author used a lot of lively language (vivid verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.); original	Above Standard Words are appropriate, juicy with description
Neatness	Below Standard Poem is illegible, unreadable.	Approaching Standard Poem is somewhat legible.	Meets Standard Poem is legible and neat.	Above Standard Overall appearance is excellent. Some effort has been put into colouring or decorating shape.