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Original Poem Writing Rubric
Students will write their own version of George Ella Lyon's poem "Where I'm From," emulating her style of writing.
Rubric Code: BC97W6
By karischein
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

95 pts

Accomplished

85 pts

Developing Accomplished

75 pts

Beginning Steps

65 pts

Sensory Images

Exemplary

Captivates and involves the reader deeply. Vivid, detailed images are used consistently in the poem. It is obvious that pre-writing tools helped form the images in this poem.
Accomplished

Mostly captivates and involves the reader. Clear use of sensory images in the majority of the poem.
Pre-writing skills are used for the most part.
Developing Accomplished

At times captivates and involves the reader. Somewhat clear use of sensory images in the majority of the poem.
Pre-writing skills are used sparingly.
Beginning Steps

Does not captivate and involves the reader. There is no clear use of sensory images in the majority of the poem.
Pre-writing skills are not found in poem.
Originality and Effort

Exemplary

Poem has engaging ideas. Poem is original, thoughtful and creative. It is obvious that the poet put thought and planning into the writing.
Accomplished

Poem is mostly original, thoughtful, and creative. The overall product is carefully written.
Developing Accomplished

Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas and some unoriginal parts.
Beginning Steps

Poem shows almost no originality. Little to know effort was made in writing this poem.
Formal Usage of Language

Exemplary

No punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.
Accomplished

Few grammatical errors that do not distract the reader. Punctuation makes sense the poem.
Developing Accomplished

Errors are noticeable. Spelling and punctuation are fair. Poem is readable, yet mistakes distract the reader. Punctuation usage is acceptable.
Beginning Steps

Punctuation and spelling is poor and not reflective of student's true capabilities. Poor mechanics interferes with the poem's readability.
Artistic Presentation

Exemplary

The poem is creatively represented and visually appealing. Images were used in each stanza to bring out the meaning of the poem. The author obviously put effort into the visual presentation of the poem.
Accomplished

The poem is somewhat creatively represented and visually appealing. Images were used in many stanzas to bring out the meaning of the poem. The author put some effort towards the visual presentation of the poem.
Developing Accomplished

Very little attempt was made to make the poem visually appealing. Images were sparingly used and did bring out the meaning of the poem. Little evidence of effort.
Beginning Steps

No attempt was made to make the poem visually appealing. The artistic part of this assignment was obviously skipped.
Music Background

Exemplary

Poem is set to music that enhances the meaning for the audience.
Accomplished

Poem is set to music that somewhat enhances the meaning for the audience.
Developing Accomplished

Poem is set to music that does not enhances the meaning for the audience. The music draws attention away from the poem.
Beginning Steps

There is no music set to the presentation of the poem.



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