iRubric: Writing Poetry Rubric "I Am" Poetry

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Writing Poetry Rubric "I Am" Poetry

Used for grading poems written by students in Reading.

Rubric Code: Y8X2X3

By giftedkates

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Subject: Education

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: (none)

Simile Poem
	Exemplary 4 pts	Learned 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Apprentice 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exemplary Poem has a clear focus on the ideas of SP. The poet conveys creates a picture that the reader can visualize the writer's experiences and emotions.	Learned Poem has a clear focus on the ideas of SP. The poem has a couple of phrases or ideas that may be revisited	Basic The poem's focus is not clear on the ideas of SP. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	Apprentice The poems focus is not clear on the ideas of SP. Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Figurative/Symbolic Language	Exemplary 9 Similes are used throughout the poem. The images make the poem come alive for the reader by using precise and vivid word choice.	Learned 7-8 Similes are used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	Basic 5-6 Simile is used only twice in the poem.	Apprentice 4 Similes or less in the poem.
Neatness	Exemplary Poetry display is neat and organized. Handwriting is clear and concise. Ready for public display.	Learned Poetry display is fairly neat but might be peppered with one or two marks. (eraser, scratches). Handwriting readable.	Basic Poetry display is sloppy. Handwriting incoherent.	Apprentice Poet display is non existent.
Grammar	Exemplary Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Learned A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Basic The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Apprentice There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.