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Limerick Rubric * Limerick Rubric The following rubric will be used to grade your Limericks. Rubric Code: YX849X8 By allysonholden Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Limericks Rubric
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Nearing Proficient 2 pts	Beginning Steps 1 pts
Message/Topic	Advanced Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging with relevant, strong supporting detail	Proficient Evident main idea with some support which may be general or limited	Nearing Proficient Main idea may be cloudy because supporting detail is too general or even off-topic	Beginning Steps Lacks central idea; development is minimal or non-existent
Structure Line 1 - A Line 2 - A Line 3 - B Line 4 - B Line 5 - A	Advanced • Effectively organized in logical and creative manner • Creative and engaging intro and conclusion	Proficient • Organization is appropriate, but conventional • Attempt at introduction and conclusion	Nearing Proficient • Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow • Missing or weak intro and ending	Beginning Steps • Lack of coherence; confusing • No identifiable introduction or ending
Descriptive language and imagery	Advanced • Descriptive, broad range of words • Word choice energizes writing and creates strong imagery	Proficient • Words may be correct but dull • No attempt at deliberate choice to help build imagery	Nearing Proficient • Monotonous, often repetitious, sometimes inappropriate, does not build imagery	Beginning Steps • Limited range of words • Some vocabulary misused and no imagery
Meter Line 1 - DaDumDaDumDaDaDum Line 2 - DaDumDaDumDaDaDum Line 3 - DaDumDaDaDum Line 4 - DaDumDaDaDum Line 5 - DaDumDaDumDaDaDum	Advanced Easy flow and rhythm	Proficient Generally in control	Nearing Proficient Some awkward constructions	Beginning Steps Difficult to follow or read aloud
Spelling	Advanced Exceptionally strong spelling	Proficient Strong spelling; errors are few and minor	Nearing Proficient frequent spelling mistakes do not interfere with understanding	Beginning Steps Numerous spelling mistakes distract the reader and make the text difficult to read