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Original Poem Writing Rubric Original Poem Writing Rubric Students will write an original ANIMAL EPIC poem in their group. Poem will have 10 stanzas with a minimum of 4 lines per stanza. Students should rhyme the poem and make sure there is a hero, animal main character and a problem in the poem. Rubric Code: RX34635 By LanZette Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Original Poem Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Literary Elements (Imagery, Tone)	Excellent The poem has a clear rhyme scheme and has multiple elements of poetry- including similes, metaphors, imagery, personification and symbolism.	Proficient The majority of the poem rhymes and the students use similes and metaphors to provide clear images throughout the poem.	Needs Improvement Poem includes a few instances of rhyme and a few other poetic techniques.	Poor The poem does not include rhyme or any other poetic elements. It is not obvious that this is a poem.
Originality and Revision	Excellent Poem has engaging ideas. It is evident that the poet put thought into the diction and was innovative in conveying the ideas and emotions of the poem.	Proficient Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	Needs Improvement Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas/idioms.	Poor Poem shows virtually no originality or voice.
Formal Usage of Language	Excellent No punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.	Proficient Few grammatical errors that do not distract the reader. Punctuation is congruent with the tone of the poem.	Needs Improvement 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.	Poor Punctuation and spelling is poor and not reflective of student's true capabilities. Poor mechanics interferes with the poem's readability. No apparent revision done in mechanics.
Understanding of Form	Excellent Poem is complete and follows a set form and style	Proficient Poem is mostly written in the proper form and style	Needs Improvement Poem strays somewhat from the proper form and style	Poor Poem strays significantly from the proper form and style