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Good-bye Summer/Hello Fall Diamante Poems Diamante poem Rubric Code: JX38756 By mhenshey Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Diamante
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Word Choice and Creativity	Level 4 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into his/her words and uniquely conveyed his/her ideas and emotions for Summer and Fall.	Level 3 Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of words may be confusing but the overall product is carefully written.	Level 2 Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. The word choice is somewhat appropriate for Summer and Fall.	Level 1 Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Word choice does not appropriate for the poem the seasons.
Form	Level 4 The poem follows the style of Diamante Poetry; this includes 7 lines written as follows: 1 noun, 2 adjectives, 3 participles, 4 nouns, 3 participles, 2 adjectives, and 1 noun.	Level 3 The poem mostly follows the style of Diamante Poetry; the poem contains 1 or 2 errors.	Level 2 The poem is somewhat written in the style of Diamante Poetry; the poem contains 3 or 4 errors.	Level 1 The poem does not follow the style of Diamante Poetry; the poem contains more than 5 errors.
Word Choice	Level 4 The poem contains many specific and vivid descriptions and actions that are significant to summer and fall.	Level 3 The poem contains some descriptions and actions significant to summer and fall.	Level 2 The poem contains few descriptions specific to summer and fall.	Level 1 No vivid descriptions are used.
Grammar and Spelling	Level 4 Work is completely free of spelling and grammar errors.	Level 3 Work is mostly free of spelling and grammar errors.	Level 2 Work contains several grammar and spelling errors.	Level 1 Work contains many spelling and grammar errors.
Illustration	Level 4 It is evident that the student put thought into his/her illustration. Their design reflects words of poem.	Level 3 Student illustration shows some thought. While some design elements may be lacking, the overall product shows creativity.	Level 2 Student illustration is rushed and shows little relationship to words of the poem.	Level 1 Student illustration is messy and basic.