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Summative Poem

Summative Poem REMOTE

"Where I'm From" or "Self-Refracted" poem. At least 20 lines long.

Rubric Code: UXC49B6

By katiedube

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Free Verse Poem
	Poor 10 pts	Fair 15 pts	Good 17 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Photo/Drawing/Image	Poor No photograph, computer image or drawing is included	Fair Includes a photograph, computer image or drawing, but the connection to the poem is not apparent.	Good Includes a photograph, computer image or drawing that thoughtfully connects to the poem.	Excellent Includes a photograph, computer image or drawing that THOUGHTFULLY connects to the poem.
Figuartive language	Poor Figurative language is not obvious.	Fair Figurative language is apparent, but it is not labeled.	Good Only 1 type of figurative language is labeled or the same type is used both times.	Excellent 2 different types of figurative language are LABELED in brackets at the end of the line. Ex. [simile]
Sound Devices	Poor This is not a poem. It does not establish any sort of rhythm or pattern and sounds more like prose.No sound devices are labeled.	Fair Sound devices are apparent, but not labeled.	Good Poem has a sense of rhythm and sounds like true poetry. 1 sound device is labeled.	Excellent Poem has a strong sense of rhythm and sounds like true poetry. 2 sound devices are labeled.
Originality	Poor Little creativity or thoughtfulness present.	Fair Part of the poem appears creative and thoughtful. Much more development needed.	Good Poem is original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words.	Excellent Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and was innovative in conveying their ideas and emotions.
Formal Use of Language	Poor Punctuation and spelling is poor and not reflective of student's true capabilities. Poor mechanics interferes with the poem's readability. No apparent revision done in mechanics.	Fair Errors are noticeable. Spelling and punctuation are fair yet not reflective of student's skills. Poem is readable, yet mistakes distract the reader.	Good Few errors. Spelling and punctuation are fair yet not reflective of student's skills. Poem is readable, yet mistakes distract the reader.	Excellent No inadvertent punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.