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Grade 6 Poetry Rubric 
Grade 6 Poetry Rubric
Students will create a poetry book that will include 5 original poems: 1 Cinquain, 1 Simile, 1 Metaphor, 1 Haiku and 1 Acrostic with alliteration. At least one poem will be presented orally. Your poetry book must also include an introductory "Dear Reader" letter explaining why the student picked his/her theme and 2 paragraphs reflecting on discussing the project pros and cons. Students will also include some type of art form (original or otherwise) that best represents the poetry book theme.
Rubric Code: C4875X
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Having Difficulty

5 pts

Developing

10 pts

Achieved

15 pts

Outstanding

20 pts

Score

(N/A)

Word Usage

Having Difficulty

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
very basic.
Developing

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
more telling than
showing.
Achieved

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
routine and
workable.
Outstanding

Student’s use of
vocabulary is
precise, vivid,
and paints a
strong clear and
complete picture
in the reader’s
mind.
Score
Form

Having Difficulty

Poem is not written in the proper forms, ultimately diminishing the poetic value of the writer's collection.
Developing

Poem is somewhat written in the proper forms, while others stray significantly or are written as prose.
Achieved

Poem is mostly written in the proper forms.
Outstanding

Poem is complete and follows its intended form.
Score
Language Conventions

Spelling, punctuation, grammar.
Having Difficulty

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Developing

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Achieved

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.
Outstanding

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.
Score
Presentaton and Illustration

Having Difficulty

The poems are poorly presented. Handwriting is messy and illustrations do not improve the presentation. Lacks organisation of poems or cover page.
Developing

The poems are adequately presented. Handwriting can be easily read and the illustrations are neat and tidy, and supports the poems presentation. Some organisation of poems, no cover just stapled.
Achieved

The poems is nicely presented. The handwriting is neat and easy to read and the illustrations improve the presentation. Peoms appropriately organised with cover page.
Outstanding

The poems are beautifully presented. A lot of care has been taken and the poem is beautifully presented. The handwriting is neat and tidy and the illustrations really improve the presentation of the poem. Well organised poems with outstanding illustrated cover.
Score
Effort

Having Difficulty

Student’s work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.
Developing

Student’s work
demonstrates
some
understanding of
the assignment.
Achieved

Student’s work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment.
Outstanding

Student’s work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements.
Score



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  • Cinquain, Simile, Metaphor, Acrostic, Haiku

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