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Isomorph (Concrete) Poetry Concrete Poetry Students are creating a poem that uses descriptive words to create a picture that gives the subject of the poem tone and meaning. Rubric Code: SX92W5 By hharding Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Concrete Poetry
	Poor Construction 10 pts	It's Taking Shape 15 pts	I can really see it. 25 pts
Poem Construction	Poor Construction The arrangement of words creat the image but it does not seem as if the image offers much meaning visually.	It's Taking Shape The arrangement of the words attempts to give the image visual meaning, but it is sloppy.	I can really see it. The arrangement of the words clearly creates an image that offers meaning visually. It is creative, colorful, and/or very neatly done.
Meaning	Poor Construction The poem does not show cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases, to create a picture.	It's Taking Shape The poem shows some cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases to create the picture.	I can really see it. The poem clearly shows cohesive meaning through both the written poetry and the construction of the words and phrases to create the picture.
Effort	Poor Construction The poem is finished, but it looks as if very little time and effort was put into finishing the poem.	It's Taking Shape It appears as if the author has put some time and effort into finishing the poem.	I can really see it. It looks as if the author has clearly put time and effort into finishing the poem.
Lively language	Poor Construction The poem uses dull, lifeless words to convey very little meaning or thought.	It's Taking Shape The author included some lively language in his/her poem.	I can really see it. The author used a lot of lively and creative language (vivid verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.)