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America Poems
I Hear America...
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code:
KXB5XA9
By
getch23
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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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.
Keywords:
Poem, poetry, middle school, writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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