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Of Mice and Men Found Poem (Chapter 3) 
A found poem is a method of creating poetry that takes material from one text and, without changing the format, or content, creates a new original text. Your poem does not have to rhyme. Use ONLY words and phrases that you find in the original text.
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Found Poetry
  Exceeds Mastery

10 pts

Mastery

9 pts

Near Mastery

8 pts

Needs Remediation

6 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

Content

Exceeds Mastery

Poem written to contain clear examples of tone/mood, figurative language, and conflict that directly relate to the chosen theme.
Mastery

Poem written to contain some examples of tone/mood, figurative language, or conflict that directly relate to the chosen theme, but not all are clearly addressed.
Near Mastery

Poem written to contain some examples of tone/mood, figurative language, or conflict that vaguely relate to the chosen theme, but not all are clearly addressed.
Needs Remediation

Poem written does not contain clear enough examples of tone/mood, figurative language, or conflict to relate to the chosen theme.
Unacceptable

Poem written does not contain examples of tone/mood, figurative language, and/or conflict.
Found Text

Exceeds Mastery

Lines taken only from the original text exactly in the format found.
Mastery

Lines conceptually from the other text but not verbatim, and contain minor changes such as word endings or word order in a specific phrase.
Near Mastery

Lines seem to paraphrase the original text. They give the same message but rewritten into the author's own words.
Needs Remediation

Lines in the poem use original text, exact or modified but also contain added information not part of the original text.
Unacceptable

Poem is completely rewritten and uses no material from original text.
Theme

Exceeds Mastery

Chosen theme is clearly developed in the poem through the use of multiple literary devices.
Mastery

Chosen theme is developed in the poem through the use of at least one literary device.
Near Mastery

Chosen theme is only slightly developed in the poem through the use of literary devices, and had to be directly stated or mentioned to be made clear.
Needs Remediation

Chosen theme is vaguely evident in the poem.
Unacceptable

Chosen theme is undeveloped or missing all together
Presentation

Exceeds Mastery

The poem is presented with exceptional use of color, creativity and imagery, and all requirements are met in a way that is attractive to the viewer.
Mastery

The poem is presented with use of color, creativity and imagery, and all requirements are met.
Near Mastery

The poem is presented with use of color, creativity and/or imagery, all requirements are met but work seems sloppy or rushed.
Needs Remediation

The poem is presented with use of color, creativity and/or imagery, not all requirements are met and work seems sloppy or rushed.
Unacceptable

The poem's presentation is incomplete and lacks evidence of effort to fulfill requirements.
Spelling /Grammar )

Exceeds Mastery

Shows evidence of proof reading with no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors
Mastery

Shows evidence of some proof reading with only one to two grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
Near Mastery

Lacks evidence of proof reading with three or more grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.
Needs Remediation

Lacks evidence of proof reading with several grammar and/or spelling errors.
Unacceptable

Lack of proof reading interferes with ability to understand material.



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