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America Poems I Hear America... Used for grading poems written by students. Rubric Code: KXB5XA9 By getch23 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

America Poem
	A (N/A)	B (N/A)	C (N/A)	D (N/A)
Meaning and Originality 40 pts.	A Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and effecively conveyed their ideas and emotions.	B Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas seem out of sync with the poem or are unpolished, but the overall product is carefully written.	C Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	D Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Sensory Details 20 pts.	A Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion make the poem come alive.	B Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions.	C Some images, ideas, or emotions are conveyed.	D The poem is essentially devoid of sensory detail.
Form 20 pts.	A The poem is complete and follows its intended form.	B The poem is written in a form that generally holds together but doesn't fully support the meaning of the poem.	C The form of the poem does not seem to line up with the poem's content.	D The poem is not written in any discernible form.
Grammar 10 pts.	A Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is used consistently and when necessary.	B A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is used consistently and when necessary.	C The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation is used inconsistently or ineffectively.	D There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Overall Relevance 10 pts.	A The poem carefully and thoughtfully reflects on America and/or the American Dream. Literary elements are used effectively to convey the writer's message and point of view.	B The poem reflects on America and/or the American Dream. It is on topic, but only somewhat effectively makes a statement about America.	C The poem reflects on America and/or the American Dream, but it is very basic and ideas are not developed.	D The poem is off topic.