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Character Poem Use the template provided in class to write a poem about the protagonist or another important (major not minor) character using verbatim textual evidence that supports your claims about the character's words, thoughts, actions and what others think of the character. Rubric Code: D9X3WB By StacySwinhart Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Reading Grade Levels: 6-8

Character Poem
	Poor (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Excellent (N/A)
Format	Poor Poem is not typed, is missing several lines and is not in order.	Fair Poem is not type and may be missing a line or two.	Good Poem is typed, including title & author, follows the template, is 12 lines long, and is easy to read.	Excellent Poem is typed, including title & author, follows the template, is 12 lines long and structure is elegant, enhancing readability. (see example)
Ideas/Textual Evidence	Poor Poem does not support with textual examples and evidence of characterization.	Fair Poem has some verbatim textual support (fewer than 7 lines) and only some page numbers.	Good Poem has adequate textual support of characterization. Some passages may not be strong examples of characterization, but page numbers are included and text is verbatim.	Excellent Poem has detailed and specific textual support for evidence of characterization including verbatim passages and page numbers.
Reflection	Poor Did not reflect in Comments section or the reflection is incomplete.	Fair Reflection in Comments section was attempted, but is difficult to read and understand.	Good Comments section identifies favorite line and explains why the writer liked this line, but doesn't necessarily relate their reflection to the character.	Excellent Comments section identifies favorite line, reflects on and explains clearly why the writer liked or did not like this aspect of the character's personality.
Mechanics	Poor Many spelling, grammar, capitalization errors	Fair Few spelling, grammar and capitalization errors	Good Only one or two errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation	Excellent Zero errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.