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Spoken Word Poem

Students will srite a Spoken Word poem. The writing will reflect the speaking style. The poem is free verse, however some poetic elements should be incorporated.

Rubric Code: WA3B49

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Poem
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Poetic Elements	Poor Poem does not use the assigned format. Poetic elements are not incorporated	Fair Poem has sections where the format is followed, but elements are not always effectively used.	Good Poem follows the proper format for the most part. Poem effectively utilizes a few different poetic elements.	Excellent Poem follows the format given completely. Poem effectively utilizes several different poetic elements.
Lines / Stanza	Poor The organization of the lines or stanzas are not apparent.	Fair Lines and stanzas do not effectively reinforce rhytmn. Most of the poem is ineffectively organized.	Good Most Lines and stanzas are carefully chosen to reinforce rhytmn. The poem is organized in a way that lends itself to the spoken word.	Excellent All lines and stanzas are carefully chosen to reinforce rhytmn. The poem is organized in a way that naturally lends itself to spoken word.
Theme Development	Poor Poem shows almost no thought on the part of the writer. A particular theme is not evident.	Fair Poem is basic and shows very little reflection of a theme. The poet's feelings are not revealed.	Good Poem shows some evidence of the author's reflections toward a particular theme. Parts of the poem may be off-topic, but most of the poem expresses some depth and insight.	Excellent Entire poem shows reflection and expression of a particular theme. It gives real insight into the writer's character and point-of-view.
Audience Awareness	Poor Audience awareness is not evident. The subject of your poem is not reflective of your audience.	Fair Your poem does not speak directly to an audience. Your thoughts / ideas are not indicative of your target audience.	Good Your poem mostly speaks directly to an audience. Your thoughts / ideas reflect your target audience.	Excellent Your poem speaks directly to an audience. The ideas are objective and consider the thoughts / ideas of your target audience.
Introduction/Close	Poor The poem does not contain an intoduction or close. Your ending message is not apparent.	Fair The poem does contains either an effective intoduction or close. Your ending message is weak.	Good The poem contains either an effective intoduction or a powerful close. You effectively hook your audience and end with a strong message.	Excellent The poem contains both an effective intoduction and a powerful close. You effectively hook your audience and end with a thought-provoking ending.