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Narrative Poem

Using the model, write your own narrative poem following directions given

Rubric Code: JXCBWA4

By obrienl

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Needs work 2 pts	Shows improvement 3 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Clear sequencing	Needs work Not organized so it is easy for the reader to understand.	Shows improvement Beginning, middle or end may be missing or out of sequence but there is an attempt to tell a story.	Good Sequencing is evident, there is a beginning middle and end, but parts may be a little unclear.	Excellent Excellent sequencing throughout poem. Has clear beginning, middle and ending.
Rhyming Couplets every two lines	Needs work Little or no rhyme evident. Incomplete effort.	Shows improvement Some lines rhyme, some do not. flow is interrupted because it isn't consistent. Poem needs to be finished.	Good Understanding of rhyming couplets but may not be consistent throughout poem. 14 couplets evident.	Excellent Clear rhyme, couplets are easy to identify and make the poem easy to read. 14 couplets total
Consistent Syllables on each line	Needs work No syllabication evident	Shows improvement Some attempt at syllabication, but parts are lacking and readability is compromised	Good Most lines have equal syllables; rhythm is apparent. a few lines are missing or have more syllables than others.	Excellent 11-13 syllables in each line creates smooth rhythm and ease for reader
Interesting vocabulary	Needs work No attempt to use resources to improve vocabulary	Shows improvement Most vocabulary is common, there are a few words that have been substituted for obvious words.	Good Some different vocabulary is used. Student made use of thesaurus or resource. Could've revised a bit more.	Excellent Creative vocabulary used throughout poem making it interesting and fun to read.
Spelling and Capitalization	Needs work Too many spelling errors that impede readability. Capitalization inconsistent.	Shows improvement Needs to use a resource for spelling and check for capitals every line.	Good Spelling mostly accurate. One or two errors and most lines are capitalized.	Excellent Spelling and capitalization correct. Capitals at the beginning of every line.