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Concrete Poetry

Students are creating a poem that uses descriptive words to create the shape of the intended topic of a meaningful poem.

Rubric Code: N4X3C2

By nwilliams77

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Concrete Poetry
	Poor Construction 3 pts	It's Taking Shape 4 pts	Wow! I really see it. 5 pts
Poem Construction	Poor Construction The arrangement of words attempts, but may fail to create the desired image. It does not offer much visual meaning.	It's Taking Shape The arrangement of words gives the desired image some degree of visual meaning.	Wow! I really see it. The arrangement of words clearly creates an image that offers strong visual meaning.
Cohesion Through Writing	Poor Construction The author has not created a cohesive piece of lit. Neither its design, nor its language are effective at achieving the desired meaning. This result in a poem that is unappealing both visually and auditorily.	It's Taking Shape The author created some cohesive meaning through his words, phrases,and design. There is some meaning that is created by the use of design and language, but it needs more work on word choice.	Wow! I really see it. The poem is clearly s cohesive in both meaning through the use of both language and design. It successfully draws the reader in and entices him to read and enjoy the poem.
Effort	Poor Construction The poem appears to lack serious thought and/or effort on the part of the author in both the development and design. It may be sloppy and/or unattractive. Overall, the appearance is below average.	It's Taking Shape It appears as if the author has put some serious thought and effort into developing and designing the poem. More work on the design and better use of language is needed. The appearance is average, and visual appeal is fair.	Wow! I really see it. This poem is the total package, both visually and auditorily. The author has clearly put serious thought and effort into developing and designing the poem. The appearance is strikingly attractive, and it has very strong visual appeal.
Lively language	Poor Construction Word choice is poor and conveys little/no meaning. May be only a list of words. Little/no creative effort is evident, resulting in a poem that lacks meaning.	It's Taking Shape The author included some lively, vivd language, but does not create a significantly meaningful poem. It may be only a list of words with little effort at creativity.	Wow! I really see it. The author effectively utilizes lively, vivd language (vivid verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.) and creates a significantlymeaning-ful poem in the intended design. Creativity is obvious.