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Acrostic Poem Rubric 
Acrostic Poem Rubric
Students will create an original poem using the conventions of an acrostic poem. Students will transfer their poem to the caterpillar diagram, color all, cut, and put it together properly.
Rubric Code: CXA72B2
By jmorel0813
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Acrostic Poem
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Main Idea

Advanced

There is one focused main idea which is very clear to the reader.
Proficient

The poem has a central idea/theme.
Basic

The idea/theme of the poem is unclear.
Below Basic

The poem does not have a central idea/theme.
Word Usage

Advanced

The poet's use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear picture in the reader's mind.
Proficient

The poet uses rhyming couplets well throughout their poem.
Basic

The poet has attempted to show their range of vocabulary.
Below Basic

Student's use of vocabulary is very basic.
Creativity/ Illustration

Advanced

Students created a colorful creative poem that blends with the theme of the story.
Proficient
Basic

The poet is developing their creativity when decorating their poem.
Below Basic

The poet did not use any creativity when presenting and decorating their poem.
Structure

Advanced

Creatively uses
the appropriate poetic form. Follows the structure of the specific form of poem.
Proficient

The poem follows the rhyming scheme for most of the poem and uses the assigned structure.
Basic

Poet is developing the rhyming scheme and structure.
Below Basic

The poem does not follow the rhyming scheme or structure.
Spelling and Grammar

Advanced

Their are no spelling and grammar errors.
Proficient

There are minimal spelling and grammar errors (1-4).
Basic

There are a number of spelling errors (5-9).
Below Basic

There are a large number of spelling and grammar errors throughout the poem (10+).
Originality

Advanced

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and innovativley conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Proficient

Poem is creative and thoughtful. The poem is carefully written but could go convey more with more description.
Basic

The poets creativity is apparent but still developing.
Below Basic

The poem lacks thoughtfulness and seems rushed.
Neatness and Construction

Advanced

The project is completely colored as per oral directions with no white showing. Handwriting is very neat and readable.
Proficient

The project is colored but has some white showing and appears to be rushed. Handwriting is readable but could use a little more work.
Basic

The project is colored but has several white areas showing and has been rushed to complete. Handwriting is not readable and could use more work.
Below Basic

The project is only partially colored if at all and the handwriting is very messy and/or not readable.
Handed in On Time

Advanced

Acrostic poem was handed in on time.
Proficient

Acrostic poem was handed in one day late.
Basic

Acrostic poem was handed in 2 days late.
Below Basic

Acrostic poem was handed in 3 or more days late.






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