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Elder Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric "Where I'm From" Poetry Students composed poems about an elderly person, such as a grandparent, great-aunt or uncle, a neighbor, someone from their church. Rubric Code: C7X32C By klarison Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Enter rubric title Poetry About an Elderly Person
	Exceeding Standards 4 pts	Meeting Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exceeding Standards Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into the words and uniquely conveyed the subject's personality.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful and creative. The subject's personality is evident.	Approaching Standards Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. There are questions about the subject's personality.	Below Standards Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very unclear, and ideas are unoriginal.
Sensory Details Sights, Sounds, Smells, Tastes, Textures, and/or Sound Devices	Exceeding Standards Sensory Details are used very effectively to illustrate various sides to the subject.	Meeting Standards Some sensory details are used and present some insight into the subject.	Approaching Standards The poet has attempted to use some sensory details but fails to adequately capture the subject.	Below Standards Little or no sensory details are evident.
Figurative Language Similes and metaphors	Exceeding Standards Rich similes and metaphors are very helpful in comparing the subject to various unexpected things.	Meeting Standards A few similes and metaphors have been used to compare the subject to unexpected things.	Approaching Standards The poet attempted to use similes or metaphors which may not be effective in making comparisons.	Below Standards Evidence of similes or metaphors is lacking in the poem.
Format	Exceeding Standards	Meeting Standards Final draft is neat and unfolded. It has been carefully handwritten in pencil or pen, or it has been typed using single spacing.	Approaching Standards The final draft is reasonably neat and in the correct format.	Below Standards Little care is shown in the final draft. It may be crumpled, folded or illegible.