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Westward Expansion Poetry Rubric

Poetry Rubric

This is the rubric for the poetry project connected to our unit on westward expansion.

Rubric Code: U97B97

By ssk203

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Subject: History

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Poetic Structure
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Partially Proficient 2 pts	Novice 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Advanced The poem(s) is/are creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and innovatively conveyed their ideas and understanding of events associated with U.S. westward expansion.	Proficient The poem(s) is/are thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written and shows understanding of events associated with U.S. westward expansion.	Partially Proficient The poem(s) is/are creative but appear to be somewhat rushed. The poet's understanding of events associated with U.S. westward expansion is somewhat unclear and/or inconsistent.	Novice The poem(s) appear to be rushed. The poet's understanding of events associated with U.S. westward expansion is mostly unclear and/or inconsistent
Form	Advanced The poem(s) is/are complete and follow the intended form; proper use of rhyme and meter is employed respectively. The poet may stray slightly from the form if it enhances the ultimate product.	Proficient For the most part, the poem(s) is/are written in the proper form, with a couple of exceptions that do not diminish the overall product. Poem(s) is complete.	Partially Proficient Poem(s) may sound incomplete and/or do not follow the proper poetic structure/rules for intended poetic format.	Novice The poem(s) is/are not written in proper form, ultimately diminishing the poetic value of the writer's poems.
Figurative Language	Advanced The poet has effectively used forms of figurative language to creatively convey the poem's mood and meaning. (rhyme, repetition, metaphor, simile, alliteration)	Proficient The poet has sufficiently utilized at least two forms of figurative language in the poem. (rhyme, repetition, metaphor, simile, alliteration)	Partially Proficient Figurative language is used only once but effectively for the most part.	Novice The poem is lacking in any kind of figurative language. no rhyme, repetition, metaphor, simile, or alliteration.
Grammar	Advanced Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Proficient A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Partially Proficient The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Novice There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Benchmark
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Partially Proficient 2 pts	Novice 1 pts
8.3.10: Westward Expansion	Advanced Thoroughly explain how and why the United States became a continental nation through westward expansion.	Proficient Explain how and why the United States became a continental nation through westward expansion.	Partially Proficient Describe events that led to the United States becoming a continental nation through westward expansion.	Novice Somewhat describe events that led to the United States becoming a continental nation through westward expansion.

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