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Figurative Language Poem Rubric

Write a poem about a topic of interest to you. Incorporate the elements of poetry we discussed in class. Include at least 2 examples of figurative language. Grammar should be used correctly; if you use slang, the grammar should be appropriate for the topic.

Rubric Code: Y72949

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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Figurative Language Poem
	25 pts	15 pts	10 pts	5 pts
Creativity	25 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	15 Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas could be better, but overall it is very well done.	10 Most of the poem is creative, but the poem seems rushed.	5 Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Figurative Language	25 At least three different kinds of figurative language are used.	15 At least two different kinds of figurative language are used.	10 There is only one kind of figurative language in the poem.	5 There is no figurative language in the poem.
Conventions	25 Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	15 A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	10 The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	5 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Illustration	25 Illustration is done well with color.	15 Illustration is neat and done well. It conveys most of the meaning of the poem.	10 The illustration could be neater and it does not show the meaning of the poem. The illustration is not done in color.	5 The illustration is messy with no color. It does not do a good job of conveying the meaning of the poem.