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Acrostic Poem Rubric Acrostic Poem Rubric Students will create an original poem using the conventions of an acrostic poem Rubric Code: R24258X By sylviebright1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Acrostic Poem
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Main Idea	Beginning The poem does not have a central idea/theme	Developing The idea/theme of the poem is unclear	Proficient The poem has a central idea/theme.	Advanced There is one focused main idea which is very clear to the reader.
Word Usage	Beginning Student's use of vocabulary is very basic	Developing The poet has attempted to show their range of vocabulary	Proficient The poet uses rhyming couplets well throughout their poem.	Advanced The poet's use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear picture in the reader's mind
Structure	Beginning The poem does not follow the rhyming scheme or structure.	Developing Poet is developing the rhyming scheme and structure	Proficient The poem follows the rhyming scheme for most of the poem and uses the assigned structure.	Advanced Creatively uses the appropriate poetic form. Follows the structure of the specific form of poem
Spelling and Grammar	Beginning There are a large number of spelling and grammar errors throughout the poem (7+)	Developing There are a number of spelling errors (4-7)	Proficient There are minimal spelling and grammar errors (3-1).	Advanced Their a no spelling and grammar errors.
Originality	Beginning The poem lacks thoughtfulness and seems rushed	Developing The poets creativity is apparent but still developing.	Proficient Poem is creative and thoughtful. They are carefully written but could go further.	Advanced Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words to convey their ideas and emotions.