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Figurative Language Rubric for Poem

Write a poem about a topic of interest to you. Incorporate the elements of poetry we discussed in class (personification, metaphor, and simile). Write a short paragraph explaining how using figurative language made your writing stronger. Grammar should be used correctly; if you use slang, the grammar should be appropriate for the topic.

Rubric Code: Z86X46

By jordonna

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Figurative Language Poem
	4 4 (N/A)	3 3 (N/A)	2 2 (N/A)	1 1 (N/A)
Figurative Language	4 At least three different kinds of figurative language are used.	3 At least two different kinds of figurative language are used.	2 There is only one kind of figurative language in the poem.	1 There is no figurative language in the poem.
Creativity	4 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	3 Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas could be better, but overall it is very well done.	2 Most of the poem is creative, but the poem seems rushed.	1 Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Evaluation	4 Full explaination describing how figurative language has made your poem stronger. Includes specific examples from their poem.	3 Partial explaination describing how figurative language has made your poem stronger. Could use one example from their poem in the explaination.	2 Weak explaination that does not support how figurative language made your poem stronger. May not include any examples from your poem.	1 Confusing explaination or an explaination that is lacking complete sentences.
Conventions	4 Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	3 A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	2 The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	1 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.