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"Where I'm From" poem 
"Where I'm From" poem
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code: M8W62B
By awil1iams
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceeding Standards

(N/A)

Meeting Standards

(N/A)

Approaching Standards

(N/A)

Below Standards

(N/A)

Meaning and Originality

10 points
Exceeding Standards

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions. Poem shows significant effort, based on the figurative language used, content, and substance of the poem.
Meeting Standards

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.Poem shows effort, based on the figurative language used, content, and substance of the poem.
Approaching Standards

Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches. Poem shows some effort, based on the figurative language used, content, and substance of the poem.
Below Standards

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.Poem shows little effort, based on the figurative language used, content, and substance of the poem.
Figurative/Symbolic Language

10 points
Exceeding Standards

Imagery is used throughout the poem.
the images make the poem come alive for the reader.
Meeting Standards

Imagery is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.
Approaching Standards

Imagery is used only once or twice in the poem.
Below Standards

There is no imagery in the poem.
Grammar

6 points
Exceeding Standards

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Meeting Standards

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Approaching Standards

The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Below Standards

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Content/Categories

24
Exceeding Standards

The poem thoroughly covers and elaborates on the 7 categories discussed in class: items found in your home, yard, neighborhood, relatives, sayings, food, places where memories are kept, AND includes a 3+ line ending which shows why you/your family is unique.
Meeting Standards

The poem covers and elaborates on the 6 categories discussed in class: items found in your home, yard, neighborhood, relatives, food, places where memories are kept, AND includes a 3+ line ending which shows why you/your family is unique.
Approaching Standards

The poem attempts to cover and elaborate on the 6 categories discussed in class: items found in your home, yard, neighborhood, relatives, food, places where memories are kept, AND includes an ending which shows why you/your family is unique.
Below Standards

The poem does not cover and elaborate on the 6 categories discussed in class: items found in your home, yard, neighborhood, relatives, food, places where memories are kept, AND/OR does not include an ending which shows why you/your family is unique.
Flow

10 points
Exceeding Standards

Poem is well thought out and flows poetically, and in logical order.
Meeting Standards

Poem is thought out and flows poetically, and in logical order.
Approaching Standards

There is an attempt to create flow and logical order in the poem.
Below Standards

There is little attempt to create flow and logical order in the poem.



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