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Hardship Poem 
Perspective Poem
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code: Y22A337
By CaryHall
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Successful

A+ to A

(N/A)

Mostly Successful

A- to B-

(N/A)

Approaching Success

C+ to C-

(N/A)

Below Standards

D+ and below

(N/A)

Subject

Successful

The poem is centered on the idea of how to respond to hardship. The poet has clearly put in the effort to create something that is of worth to them.
Mostly Successful

The poem is centered on the idea of how to respond to hardship. The poet has put in effort, but it is not apparent that they have done their best.
Approaching Success

The poem is somewhat centered on the idea of how to respond to hardship. The poet has put in effort, but it is not apparent that they have done their best.
Below Standards

The poem is partially or barely centered on the idea of how to respond to hardship. The poet has put in minimal effort; it is apparent that they have not done their best.
Attitude

Successful

The attitude of the speaker is clear and is shown, not told to the reader. The poem is sincere.
Mostly Successful

The attitude of the speaker is mostly clear and is shown, not told to the reader. The poem is sincere.
Approaching Success

The attitude of the speaker is mostly or somewhat clear, but there is too much telling, rather than showing the reader. The poem may feel shallow or partially sincere.
Below Standards

The attitude of the speaker is not fully clear, and/or there is too much telling, rather than showing the reader. The poem may feel shallow or even trivial to the speaker.
Sound Device

Successful

The poem uses one or more sound devices (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, etc.) in a way that purposefully adds to the reading of the poem.
Mostly Successful

The poem makes use of one or more sound devices throughout: rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, etc.
Approaching Success

The poem uses one or more sound devices (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, etc.) in a way that feels like an afterthought, detracting from the poem.
Below Standards

The poem does not make use of one or more sound devices throughout: rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, etc.
Figurative Language

Successful

The poem uses two or more types of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, etc.) in a way that purposefully adds to the reading of the poem.
Mostly Successful

The poem makes use of two or more types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, etc.
Approaching Success

The poem uses two or more types of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, etc.) in a way that feels like an afterthought, detracting from the poem.
Below Standards

The poem does not make use of two or more types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, etc.
Grammar, Spelling, Length

Successful

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem, creating a smooth read.
The poem is between 150-250 words, and the length serves the meaning of the poem (not drawn out or abruptly ended).
Mostly Successful

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem.
The poem is between 150-250 words.
Approaching Success

There are some spelling or grammar errors, causing confusion in one or more places.
The poem is between 150-250 words, but the length is drawn out or abruptly ended.
Below Standards

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand.
The poem is not between 150-250 words.



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