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Poetry Project 
Rubric Code: NX99559
By Kc5581
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Haiku

Beginning

Does not follow the conventions of a haiku by rhyming, not the correct number of syllables, and not about nature.
Developing

This poem is developing as it follows some of the standards of a haiku.
Accomplished

The poem is accomplished as it follows most of the standards of a haiku.
Exemplary

Contains three unrhymed lines.
5,7,5=17 syllables total. Paints a picture in the readers mind by using imagery relating to nature. This poem should avoid similes and metaphors.
Limerick

Beginning

Does not follow the conventions of the limerick poem. No humorous story is being told.
Developing

This poem is developing as it follows some of the standards of a limerick.
Accomplished

The poem is accomplished as it follows most of the standards of a limerick.
Exemplary

Contains 5 lines with the rhyme scheme AABBA and 8,8,5,5,8 syllables. The poem should be funny, and contain 2 forms of figurative language in the form of onomatopoeia, hyperbole, or alliteration.
Ballad

Beginning

The poem is not written in its proper form. Has several mistakes. Doesn't follow rules of Ballad writing.
Developing

The poem is somewhat written in its proper form. Doesn't fully follow the rhyme scheme of a ballad AND the sentences are too long- rhythm seems off.
Accomplished

The poem is written in its proper forms with a few mistakes. Doesn't fully follow either format of a ballad.
Exemplary

The ballad should be written in 3 quatrains, with a rhyme scheme of ABCB. The ballad should tell a story (funny, tragic, love, etc.). Two forms of figurative language and repetition are exhibited. The poem is complete and follows its intended form of a ballad.
Free Verse

Beginning

The poem is not written in poem format.
Developing

The poem contains little imagery, or figurative language. It is lacking creativity.
Accomplished

The poem makes a great attempt of following the free verse ideology, and it is very creative.
Exemplary

This poem should be written in a poem form, exhibit two forms of figurative language, and be creative regarding the family member or friend.
Format

Beginning

The student did not include an introductory slide, and has less than two poems.
Developing

The student did not include the introductory slide, or is missing two poems.
Accomplished

The student has included all but one poem, or is missing the introductory slide.
Exemplary

The student has included an introductory slide, and the four poems in his or her slide show, in a creative manner.
Grammar & Spelling

Beginning

The project is at a beginning stage regarding grammar and spelling. There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Developing

The project is at a developing stage regarding grammar and spelling. The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Accomplished

The project is at an accomplished stage regarding grammar and spelling. A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Exemplary

The project is free from errors regarding spelling and grammar.
Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.




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