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If I Were...Poem

An If I Were...Poem is written as if you were an animal, book character, cartoon, villain, hero, etc. During the poem you list things you would do if you were this person.

Rubric Code: H25W225

By dawnascott

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

If I Were...Poem Create a poem that list three things your character would do. Be sure to follow the example provided. Remember to include detail.
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
If I Were...Poem This poem describes three things a character would do. Finish the phrases provided.	Excellent The poem consist of 6 lines. Lines 1, 3, and 5 repeat the same phrase while lines 2, 4, and 6 describe an action performed by the character.	Good The poem consist of 6 lines. Lines 1, 3, and 5 repeat the same phrase while lines 2, 4, and 6 describe an action performed by the character, but the ideas get repetitive.	Developing The poem consist of 6 lines. Lines 1, 3, and 5 repeat the same phrase while lines 2, 4, and 6 describe an action that does not fit the character.	Needs Improvement The poem consist of 6 lines. Lines 1, 3, and 5 do not repeat the same phrase. Lines 2, 4, and 6 do not describe an action performed by the character.
Word Choice Lines should be filled with details/words that are descriptive for the reader.	Excellent It is clear that the student put deep thought into creating lines with descriptive details/words to describe the topic.	Good It is clear that the student put effort into creating lines with descriptive details/words to describe the topic.	Developing Majority of the lines include some descriptive details/words, but overall the examples are lacking.	Needs Improvement The lines lack descriptive details/words to describe the topic.
Line Mechanics Appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and spelling should be used in each line.	Excellent Lines have correct spelling and mechanics.	Good Lines have few mistakes with spelling or mechanics.	Developing Lines have few mistakes with spelling and mechanics.	Needs Improvement Lines have multiple mistakes with spelling and mechanics.
Handwriting Handwriting should be neat and legible.	Excellent Handwriting is neat and legible.	Good Handwriting is mostly neat and legible.	Developing Handwriting is difficult to read but legible.	Needs Improvement Handwriting is difficult to read and not legible.