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Students will create a poem in which they choose a theme from the assigned reading to focus their poem on.
Rubric Code: V2WX7A2
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeded Expectations

4 pts

Met most Expectations

3 pts

Met some Expectations

2 pts

Did not meet Expectations

1 pts

Creativity

Exceeded Expectations

The student composed an original poem with a clear theme.
Met most Expectations

The student composed an original poem but there are some elements that are not excellent.
Met some Expectations

The poem composed is not very original and there are some elements that are not excellent.
Did not meet Expectations

The poem composed is not very original. The theme is not clearly conveyed. Lacks creativity and originality.
Information

Exceeded Expectations

The writer clearly conveyed the theme in relation to the assigned text and provided appropriate references to the text. The reading of the poem was excellent.
Met most Expectations

The writer conveyed the theme in relation to the assigned text and provided some references to the text. The reading of the poem was acceptable.
Met some Expectations

The writer did not convey the theme in relation to the assigned text but provided some references to the text. The reading of the poem was poor.
Did not meet Expectations

The writer did not convey the theme in relation to the assigned text and provided no references to the text. The reading of the poem was poor.
Organization

Exceeded Expectations

The writer clearly organized the poem so that it flowed nicely and used mostly correct grammar and spelling. The poem was easy to read.
Met most Expectations

The writer clearly organized the poem so that it flowed acceptably and used mostly correct grammar and spelling. Reading the poem was easy, but some parts did not flow.
Met some Expectations

The poem was not organized well, as the ideas seemed out of place but still related to one another. It flowed acceptably and used little correct grammar and spelling. The poem was difficult to read.
Did not meet Expectations

The poem was not organized and exhibited poor grammar. It did not flow and was difficult to read.
Audience

Exceeded Expectations

The writer demonstrates a clear sense of audience and uses the appropriate vocabulary for that audience.
Met most Expectations

The writer demonstrates a general sense of audience and uses some vocabulary for that audience.
Met some Expectations

The writer demonstrates little sense of audience and does not adjust the vocabulary for an audience.
Did not meet Expectations

The writer demonstrates no sense of audience, uses limited vocabulary, and makes no adjustments.
Mechanics

Exceeded Expectations

The poem contains few, if any, errors in the conventions of the English language, understanding that slang may be used in a poem.
Met most Expectations

The essay contains some errors in the conventions of the English language, but does little to interfere with understanding.
Met some Expectations

The essay contains numerous errors in the conventions of the English language, but may interfere with the understanding.
Did not meet Expectations

The essay contains serious errors in the conventions of the English language which interferes in the understanding.



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  • writing, poem, essay, song, education







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