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Three D sonnet rubric 
Sonnet
Elements of Shakespearean or Petrarchan Style Sonnets in a series of poems
Rubric Code: J4W4AC
By jlowery
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Minimal

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Appropriate Format

Shakespearean (lines: 1-12 problem, 13-14--resolution); Petrarchan (lines: 1-8--problem, 9-14--resolution)
Poor

Poetry does not sound like either sonnets. Does not have 14 lines, problem/solution inappropriately divided, does not follow iambic pentameter, follows no rhyme scheme.
Minimal

has less or more than 14 lines, 5+lines have more or less than 10 syllables in each line, or usually contains at least one of the following: problem/solution appropriately divided, iambic pentameter, and proper rhyme scheme for selected style.
Good

2-4 lines contain less than or more than 10 syllables. or problem/solution not appropriately divided, or messed up iambic pentameter, or incorrect rhyme scheme for selected style.
Excellent

Poetry follows proper sonnet format. Virtually all of the following applies: 14 lines, problem/solution appropriately divided, iambic pentameter, proper rhyme scheme for selected style.
Imagination!

Poor

Poetry generally exhibits no imagination that distinguishes it from other poetry. Very BORING!!!!
Minimal

Poetry shows minimal imagination that distinguishes it from other poetry, yet it relies on cliches/idioms. Not very interesting but somewhat okay.
Good

Although occasional phrases or ideas are borrowed/revisited, poetry generally shows imagination. Somewhat exciting and interesting.
Excellent

It is evident that the poet was innovative, taking great care to be imaginative. Exciting and interesting!!!
Central Idea or Image

Specificity and Intensity of Subject Matter
Poor

Untitled poetry random rather than cohesive. Reader is unable to perceive theme and is unaffected emotionally, sensibly, and/or intellectually.
Minimal

Poetry exhibits minimal cohesiveness; reader struggles to follow theme. Titles show little connection to poetry. There is little sustained effect on reader's emotions, senses, and/or intellect.
Good

Poetry is generally thoughtful and cohesive; theme is easy to follow. Title, though appropriate, lacks creativity. Reader's emotions, senses, and/or intellect are stirred in a somewhat sustained manner.
Excellent

Poetry is well-crafted. Attention-getting title and creatively-constructed, cohesive theme leave no doubt as to the focus. Grabs/transports reader's emotions, stirs reader's senses, and/or appeals to reader's intellect in a sustained manner. Encourages reader to make poetry his own.
Literary devices/concise wording:

Examples: imagery, similes, metaphors, parallelism, alliteration
Poor

Little or no usage of imagery,similes, metaphors,or alliteration. No rhythm or expression. A great deal of wordiness
Minimal

Minimal or unbalanced usage of literary devices; tends toward wordiness. Although expressing some creativity, little is memorable. Slight rhythm.
Good

Usage of literary devices shows some creative thought and balance; occasionally, devices are memorable. Poetry has a great musical tone and fades towards the wordiness.
Excellent

Rich with a variety of fresh, memorable, mood-setting devices which actively captures the reader's attention. No wasted verbiage. Poetry is flowing, musical, vivid, intentional. Unoticable wordiness.
Mechanics

Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar
Poor

Many errors in the spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Nowhere near being age appropriate and reader has much trouble understanding the sonnet.
Minimal

More than a few errors in English and very elementary. Reader has some trouble reading the sonnet.
Good

Few errors in grammar usage is somewhat able to be understood by the reader. Sort of age appropriate
Excellent

Unoticable errors in grammar/ punctuation. Age appropriate and the reader can read the sonnet clearly.



Keywords:
  • Poetry, Sonnet, Shakespeare, Shakespearean, Petrarch, Petrarchan

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