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Pre-AP Poetry Portfolio Rubric 
Honors Poetry Portfolio: This project is the final assessment in the unit of Poetry. This is a two week task wherein students compile original poetry done in class showcasing the use of imagery, sound effects and rhyming. Poems showcase various poetry styles learned, plus free verse poetry of the student.
Rubric Code: SXX8942
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Beginning

13 pts

Developing

15 pts

Established

17 pts

Excelling

20 pts

Originality

The student employs a variety of writing genres to demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of significant ideas in selected poetry.

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 their words and innovatively conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Literary Devices

The student demonstrates comprehension by identifying evidence (i.e., examples of diction, imagery, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, plot events and main ideas) in a variety of texts representative of different genres of poetry.

Beginning

The poems did not include any literary devices such as imagery, sound effects and rhyming pattern.
Developing

The poems use some literary devices.
Established

The poems incorprate several literary devices which demonstrate creativity.
Excelling

The portoflio demonstrates varied and appropriate application of literary devices discussed in class.
Requirements

Contains all the requirements of each of the poems.

Beginning

90% of the portfolio doesn't not meet the criteria required for the project.
Developing

The portfolio is missing most of the required content or 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 and Neatness

The student demonstrates understanding of manuscript form, realizing that different forms of writing require different formats.

Beginning

The poems and portfolio are messy or disorganized. Images are not related and does 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 and 1-2 images are not related to the poems but 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 enhances the overall presentation of the portfolio.
Grammar & Punctuation

The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.

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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