iRubric: Unit 2: Poem Rubric

A poet’s statement is not included, and the theme is not present in the poet's statement. CER Format is not present. Does not state any chosen poetic devices. Does not describe the chosen title.

The poet’s statement does not fully explain how the meaning of the poem addresses what caused the borders of the early U.S. to change. The theme is present in the poet's statement, but lacks explanation. CER Format is somewhat present, but missing one or more key elements. States chosen poetic devices. States chosen poetic devices. States the title, but does not attempt to describe why it was chosen.

The poet’s statement is included and is at least a paragraph, and explains how the meaning of the poem addresses what caused the borders of the early U.S. to change in CER Format with one example. The theme is present in the poet's statement, and is somewhat described in detail. Describes 2 chosen poetic devices WITH EXAMPLES. States the title, and somewhat attempts to describe why it was chosen.

The poet’s statement is thoroughly covered and is at least two paragraphs, clearly explains in great detail how the meaning of the poem addresses What do Americans expect from their government? according to the poet using the CER Format with 2 examples. The theme is clearly present in the poet's statement, and is described in great detail. Describes at least 3 chosen poetic devices WITH EXAMPLES. States the title, and clearly describes why it was chosen.

Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are impersonal or unoriginal. Title is not evident.

Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. Includes a title.

Poem is creative and original. The theme is apparent and evidenced throughout the poem. Includes a creative title.
Exceeds the 2 stanza and 4 line per stanza requirement.

Student did not design the poem/statement.

Student provided little thought or effort in their design of the poem/statement.

Student shows some effort in their design of the poem/statement, but lacks creativity and/or basic elements of design.

Student displays an evident amount of effort in their design of the poem/statement, and has included imagery from their poem in the design process.