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Poetry Portfolio 
Poetry Portfolio Rubric
Poetry Portfolio Culminating Task: This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is a multi-week task wherein students compile original poetry written in and out of class showcasing the use of myriad poetic devices. Points are allotted as follows: Title Page, 10 pts; Table of Contents, 20 pts; 10 poems, 100 pts; Theme of the Portfolio, 40 pts; and a Glossary of Poetic Devices, 20 pts. Students need to present the portfolio in its entirety creatively and decoratively. The poems must be a variety and have to include 5 of the following types: limerick; ode; sonnet; elegy; concrete; five sense; diamante; haiku; ballad; lyric; metaphor; definition; free verse; couplet; triplet; or quatrain. The poems must have at least 3 poetic devices in each.
Rubric Code: M57X5X
By gbowley
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

3 pts

Established

4 pts

Excelling

5 pts

Originality

Beginning

Work appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive and ideas seem cliched, impersonal, or unoriginal.
Developing

The poems are creative, but don't demonstrate a variety of approaches.
Established

Poems are creative and thoughtful. They are carefully written, but development or craft could go further.
Excelling

Poems are creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into the words chosen and conveyed ideas and emotions in an innovative manner.
Literary Devices

Beginning

The poems did not include any literary devices such as imagery, metaphor, or rhyming pattern.
Developing

The poems have some literary devices.
Established

The poems have 3 literary devices which demonstrate creativity.
Excelling

The poems demonstrate varied and appropriate application of at least 3 literary devices.
Requirements

Beginning

90% of the portfolio does not meet the criteria required for the project.
Developing

The portfolio is missing most of the required content, or the student didn't follow the required format.
Established

The portfolio is missing 1-2 of the required content or format.
Excelling

The portfolio meets 100% of the required content and format.
Attractiveness

Beginning

The poems and portfolio are messy or disorganized. Images are not related and do not enhance the project.
Developing

The poems and portfolio show some thoughtfulness in their presentation. Images were not related, but were used to enhance the presentation of the project.
Established

The poems and portfolio are attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness; the overall presentation is good.
Excelling

The portfolio is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. All images used are related to the poems and enhance the overall presentation of the portfolio.
Grammar & Punctuation

Beginning

There are numerous spelling, diction, or grammar errors.
Developing

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by some spelling, diction, or grammar errors.
Established

Some spelling, diction or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish meaning.
Excelling

Proper use of modern English spelling, diction, and grammar are employed consistently throughout portfolio.



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