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Writing an Acrostic Poem

After reading the text My Name is Gabriela

Rubric Code: D96X5B

By Jiantbean

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Acrostic Poem
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts
Structure and Format	4 The poem has a clear topic. Each line of the poem begins with a letter in the topic word. Each line describes or relates to the topic, Gabriela.	3 The poem has a topic, but 1-2 line(s) of the poem does/do not start with a letter in the topic word. 1-2 lines of the poem does/do not describe or relate to the topic of the poem.	2 The poem does not have a clear connection to the topic. There are 2 or more lines that do not start with a letter from the topic word. 2 or more lines do not connect to Gabriela.
Creativity	4 The poem contains more than two interesting word choices, uses descriptive language.	3 The poem contains a couple of interesting word choices, uses some vivid language.	2 The poem does not contain interesting word choices, does not use descriptive language.
Mechanics	4 The poem does not contain any spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.	3 The poem has several spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.	2 The poem has many spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors.
Legibility	4 Writing is legible.	3 Writing is not legible in some places.	2 Writing is not legible.