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Prose to Poetry Poetry Using Imagery Rubric Code: U233924 By njolycause Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Prose to Poetry Imagery
	Exemplary 5 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Not Honors Level 3 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exemplary Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Proficient Poem is thoughtful and creative. Some phrases or ideas should have been revised, but the overall product is carefully written.	Not Honors Level Poem contains some creativity but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy, use of cliches, and/or weak language.
Figurative/Symbolic Language	Exemplary Correctly Incorporates multiple examples of different figurative language techniques to enhance the imagery and paint a vivid picture for the reader	Proficient Correctly Incorporates multiple examples of different figurative language techniques. A vivid picture is in the works but not quite fully present. Could have used more revision.	Not Honors Level Figurative language is present but does not necessarily enhance nor add to the over all meaning..
Sound	Exemplary Poet uses specific sound techniques to enhance the meaning of the poem	Proficient Poet correctly uses sound techniques that make sense	Not Honors Level The Poet's use of sound techniques seem forced and does not add to the meaning of the poem
Stanzas and Line Breaks	Exemplary Stanza choices and line breaks enhance the conveyance of thoughts and images	Proficient Stanza choices and line breaks are logical but do not always enhance the conveyance of thoughts and images	Not Honors Level Stanzas and lines present to turn the prose into poetry but do not show evidence of thoughtful placement to enhance the meaning.
Mechanics	Exemplary Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout the poem; if not, then the choice to "break the rules" enhances the meaning. Poet used punctuation to lead the reader to "hear" the poem as the poet intended.	Proficient A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes that are not deliberate are evident but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation should have been used to lead the reader to "hear" the poem as the poet intended.	Not Honors Level The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused without adding to the meaning.