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Original Poem Writing Rubric

Students will write six original poems in six different forms we have studied in class (free verse; blank verse; villanelle; sonnet; haiku; epic; elegy; lyric, etc.) Each poem is worth 24 points (144 pts total). Due Fri., May 3.

Rubric Code: NC7BC4

By whittleton

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Original Poem Writing
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Achieving 3 pts	Excelling 4 pts
Literary Elements (Imagery, Tone)	Beginning Usage of imagery, diction, and tone is slim to non-existent. Instances of such are derivative and not well thought out. Few, if any, senses are used to create concrete images. Tone is either off-mark or not apparent. No thoughtfulness perceived.	Developing Imagery, diction, and tone are somewhat interesting. Few senses are realized in the language of the poem. The poem is somewhat thought out. Tone is somewhat developed, yet not strong enough to be truly memorable.	Achieving Some concrete images arise in the reader's mind. The poem is good, but not memorable. A cursory usage of descriptive language with more than two appeals to the senses.	Excelling Imagery, diction, and tone are concrete and appeal to multiple senses. The poem personifies thoughtful descriptive language, interesting imagery, and an appropriate tone according to the poet's intent. Memorable and thought-provoking.
Originality and Revision	Beginning Poem shows virtually no originality or voice. Little to no effort on planning page.	Developing Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas/idioms. Partial effort on planning page.	Achieving Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. Good ideas on planning page.	Excelling Poem has engaging ideas. It is evident that the poet put thought into the diction and was innovative in conveying the ideas and emotions of the poem. Planning page is complete and thoughtful.
Formal Usage of Language	Beginning Punctuation and spelling is poor and not reflective of student's true capabilities. Poor mechanics interferes with the poem's readability. No apparent revision done in mechanics.	Developing Errors are noticeable. Spelling and punctuation are fair yet not reflective of student's skills. Poem is readable, yet mistakes distract the reader. Punctuation usage is acceptable for tone of poem.	Achieving Few grammatical errors that do not distract the reader. Punctuation is congruent with the tone of the poem.	Excelling No punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.
Understanding of Form	Beginning Poem strays significantly from the proper form and style of the model poem.	Developing Poem strays somewhat from the proper form and style of the model poem.	Achieving Poem is mostly written in the proper form and style of the model poem.	Excelling Poem is complete and follows its intended form and style of the model poem.

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Poetry

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English

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