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Shape poem Rubric Shape poem Rubric Students are writing shape poem as a means of connecting parts of speech to writing. Rubric Code: R459CC By dianemontag Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Shape poem
	Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Above Standard 4 pts
Construction	Below Standard The arrangement of letters and words creates an image, but it does not seem as if the image offers much meaning visually.	Approaching Standard The arrangement of letters and words attempts to create an image that offers meaning visually.	Meets Standard The arrangement of letters and words clearly create an image that offers meaning visually.	Above Standard The arrangement of letters and words clearly create an image that offers meaning visually, and exceptionally
Cohesion Through Writing	Below Standard The poem does not show cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases.	Approaching Standard The poem shows some cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases.	Meets Standard The poem clearly shows cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases.	Above Standard The poem clearly shows cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases.
Grammar/spelling	Below Standard More than 4 grammatical or spelling errors were present throughout the poem	Approaching Standard 3-4 grammatical or spelling errors were found throughout the poem.	Meets Standard 1-2 grammatical or spelling errors were found throughout the poem.	Above Standard No grammar errors found. Finished product was completely edited for correct grammar, spelling, and poetic form matches the example poem.
Word Choice	Below Standard The poem uses dull, lifeless words that convey little meaning	Approaching Standard The author included some lively language in his poems; weak descriptions	Meets Standard The author used a lot of lively language (vivid verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.); original	Above Standard Words are appropriate, juicy with description
Neatness	Below Standard Poem is sloppy, unreadable, not much thought put into it. Illustrations do not relate to the poem or contains no illustrations	Approaching Standard Poem is somewhat sloppy, illustrations are somewhat related, some evidence of planning	Meets Standard Poem is presentable. Illustrations are present and planned	Above Standard Overall apperance is excellent, the illustrations relating to the poem are well planned