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Poetry Portfolio Rubric 
This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is a two week task wherein students compile original poetry done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming.
Rubric Code: D7539C
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Incomplete

Less than 5 poems are written

1 pts

Beginning

At least 5 poems are written

2 pts

Developing

At least 5 or more poems are written.

3 pts

Established

More than 5 poems are written

4 pts

Excelling

Goes beyond 5 or more poems.

5 pts

Content
12 pts

Incomplete

Not enough content to decipher any meaning, feeling, or emotion.
Beginning

Very limited meaning, feelings, and imagery apparent; the poem does not have a clear purpose or topic.
Developing

Some meaning, feelings and imagery apparent; some words and phrases may be out of balance with the central idea.
Established

Meaningful, effectively created imagery and feelings used. The poem is focused and sticks with a central theme throughout.
Excelling

Advanced poetic meaning with vivid imagery and description througout. The poem is focused and shows advanced creativity with a satisfying sense of closure and meaning at the end.
Literary Devices
8 pts

Incomplete

This poem does not use literary devices such as imagery, sound effects, rhyming or rhythm patterns.
Beginning

The poem shows very limited use of literary devices such as imagery, sound effects, rhyming or rhythm patterns.
Developing

The poem uses some literary devices such as imagery, sound effects, rhyming or rhythm patterns.
Established

The poem incorprates several literary devices which demonstrate creativity.
Excelling

The poem demonstrates varied and highly creative use of literary devices that cleverly enhance the meaning of the poetry.
Vocabulary
4 pts

Incomplete

Not enough vocabulary to evoke a feeling or emotion or any meaning at all.
Beginning

Inadequate vocabulary; attempt at figurative language but the result is unsuccessful. The meaning and continuity of the poem is unclear.
Developing

Too much slang; unclear meaning; little description and figurative language. Vocabulary accurately describes some instances but overall it is inconsistent.
Established

Adequate use of words with some descriptive and figurative language used. Overall the vocabulary works to describe the poem topic with a few inconsistencies.
Excelling

Excellent use of words evoking clear imagery and figurative language; Very high level vocab; vividly descriptive choice of words; expressive figurative language used.
Conventions
3 pts

Incomplete

Poem is not able to be read because conventions prevent understanding what is written.
Beginning

Multiple errors; significant meaning is lost as a result.
Developing

Some errors but it does not interfere with the meaning of the poem.
Established

Almost no errors. Style may be inconsistent in a few areas. All spelling is correct.
Excelling

No errors. Conventional style is consistent throughout poem. Spelling is correct and accurate
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1 pts

Incomplete
Beginning
Developing
Established
Excelling



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  • Poem, poetry, portfolio

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