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Poetry Anthology Rubric

This is a rubric for a poetry anthology consisting of 5 samples of forms of poetry.

Rubric Code: RC99B5

By jacquii

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Poetry Anthology
	Level One 1 pts	Level Two 2 pts	Level Three 3 pts	Level Four 4 pts
Form	Level One Poems are not written in the proper forms, ultimately diminishing the poetic value of the writer's collection.	Level Two Poems are somewhat written in the proper forms, while others stray significantly or are written as prose.	Level Three Poems are mostly written in the proper forms.	Level Four Poem are complete and follows its intended form.
Word Usage	Level One Student’s use of<BR> vocabulary is<BR> very basic.	Level Two Student’s use of<BR> vocabulary is<BR> more telling than<BR> showing.	Level Three Student’s use of<BR> vocabulary is<BR> routine and<BR> workable.	Level Four Student’s use of<BR> vocabulary is<BR> precise, vivid,<BR> and paints a<BR> strong clear and<BR> complete picture<BR> in the reader’s<BR> mind.
Language Conventions Spelling, punctuation, grammar.	Level One There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.	Level Two The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Level Three A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Level Four Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Elements of Poetry	Level One	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four Sensory details and figurative language( simile, metaphor and personification) create vivid images that contribute significantly to the meaning of the poem; sound devices such as rhyme, alliteration 06
Visually appealing	Level One No images, unformatted, not word processed. Care not taken in presentation.	Level Two Use of some pictures and formating	Level Three Student has put in some effort to use images and format their work to look appealing to the reader	Level Four Students has used images and formatting to make their work visually appealing
5 poems	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
2 about nature	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
14 lines X 2	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
cover page	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
dedication page	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
table of contents	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
pages are numbered	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
work is published in correct form	Level One complete	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four