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Rhyming Couplets Rubric Rhyming Couplets Rubric Students will create an original poem using the conventions of a rhyming couplet poem. Rubric Code: KX9975A By kbarnes109 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Rhyme Poem
	1 14 points each 1 pts	2 16 points each 2 pts	3 18 points each 3 pts	4 20 points each 4 pts
Main Idea	1 The poem does not have a central idea/theme	2 The idea/theme of the poem is unclear	3 The poem has a central idea/theme.	4 There is one focused main idea which is very clear to the reader.
Use of Rhyming Couplet	1 The poem does not use rhyming couplets.	2 The poet has made an attempt at using rhyming couplets.	3 The poet uses rhyming couplets well throughout their poem.	4 The poet has made excellent use of rhyming couplets to create a poem that flows and makes sense
Rhyme and Structure	1 The poem does not follow the rhyming scheme or structure.	2 Poet is developing the rhyming scheme and structure	3 The poem follows the rhyming scheme for most of the poem	4 The Poem shows an effective aa bb pattern throughout the stanza.
Spelling and Grammar	1 There are a large number of spelling and grammar errors throughout the poem. Errors interfere with the reader's ability to understand the writer.	2 There are a number of spelling errors. Errors may interfere with the reader's ability to understand the writer.	3 There are minimal spelling and grammar errors . Errors do not interfere with the reader's ability to understand the writer.	4 Writer has control of mechanics.
Originality	1 The poem lacks thoughtfulness and seems rushed	2 The poets creativity is apparent but still developing.	3 Poem is creative and thoughtful. They are carefully written but could go further.	4 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and innovativley conveyed their ideas and emotions.