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Poetry Rubric

Students create an original poem done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming, etc. Poem is about their Native CA animal. It can be in any form.

Rubric Code: U9A35C

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5

Poetry Rubric CA Animals
	Below Basic 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Literary Devices/Fig. Language	Below Basic The poem did not include any literary devices such as imagery, sound effects and rhyming pattern. No figurative language was uses such as simile, metaphor. No alliteration.	Basic The poem use some literary devices and figurative language.	Proficient The poem incorporate several literary devices and figurative language which demonstrate creativity.	Advanced The poem demonstrates varied and appropriate application of literary devices and figurative language discussed in class.
Grammar & Punctuation	Below Basic There are numerous spelling, diction, or grammar errors in the poem.	Basic The poet's intended meaning is muddled by some spelling, diction or grammar errors in the poem.	Proficient Some spelling, diction or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish meaning in poem.	Advanced Proper use of modern English spelling, diction and grammar are employed consistently throughout poem.
Factual Information	Below Basic The poem has no relation to a real animal.	Basic The poem has some relation to a real animal but has factual misinformation or errors.	Proficient The poem includes some factual details about the real animal.	Advanced The poem includes many factual details about the actual animal.
Descriptive Details	Below Basic No use of any of 5 senses. No descriptive details	Basic some description using basic words such as "big" or "fast" 1 or 2 of the five senses are employed.	Proficient poem describes the animal using descriptive adjectives and more specific language and vocabulary. Appeals to 2 or more of the 5 senses.	Advanced poem contains detailed descriptive imagery and uses advanced vocabulary. Appeals to 2 or more of the 5 senses with great detail.
Is enjoyable to read	Below Basic poem makes no sense, has no rhythm.	Basic poem is a basic recitation of facts about animal.	Proficient Poem uses humor, imagery, rhythm, etc. to make the poem aurally pleasing.	Advanced Poem uses multiple devices to make poem pleasing.