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Imitation Poem: Sappho 
Imitation Poem: Ode
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code: S2WWXX5
By CaryHall
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Good

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Fair

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Form: Sapphic Stanza

Excellent

The poem includes at least one Sapphic stanza, which may have 1-2 exceptions. Poem is meaningful and imaginative.
Good

The poem includes at least one Sapphic stanza, which may have 3-4 exceptions. Poem feels thoughtful and creative.
Fair

The poem includes one one Sapphic stanza with 5-6 exceptions to the form. Poem may feel rushed but still be creative.
Poor

There is no Sapphic stanza included in the work and/or the poem appears to be thoughtless and rushed.
Form: Sensory Details

Excellent

Vivid, detailed images and other descriptions appeal to the reader's 3-5 of senses, sparking the imagination, making the poem come alive.
Good

Clear images and other descriptions appeal to 3-5 of the the reader's senses, sparking the imagination.
Fair

Some use of imagery and other descriptions appeal to 1-2 of the reader's senses.
Poor

Difficult to visualize images. Few to no sensory details.
Form: Other Lit. Dev.

Excellent

The poet masterfully makes use of additional two literary devices such as: hyperbole, personification, similes/metaphors, alliteration, repetition, etc.
Good

The poet masterfully uses one or somewhat successfully uses two additional two literary devices such as: hyperbole, personification, similes/metaphors, alliteration, repetition, etc.
Fair

The poet somewhat successfully uses one-two additional two literary devices such as: hyperbole, personification, similes/metaphors, alliteration, repetition, etc.
Poor

The poet does not make use of two additional two literary devices such as: hyperbole, personification, similes/metaphors, alliteration, repetition, etc.
Imitation

Excellent

The poem skillfully and seamlessly incorporates the original line and adopts a tone that plausibly matches the original line. The poem uses first person, is intimate, concrete, open, and honest.
Good

The poem somewhat skillfully and smoothly incorporates the original line and adopts a tone that plausibly matches the original line. The poem uses first person, and attempts to be intimate, concrete, open, and honest.
Fair

The poem somewhat choppily incorporates the original line and adopts a tone that vaguely matches the original line. The poem may or may not use first person, and may be somewhat distant, less concrete, or less emotional.
Poor

The poem abruptly incorporates the original line and adopts a tone that does not quite match the original line. The poem may or may not use first person, and is somewhat distant, less concrete, or less emotional.
Grammar, Spelling

Excellent

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Good

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Fair

The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Poor

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.



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