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An "Ode" to Figurative Language 
Figurative Language Poem Rubric
Write an ode about your locker. Incorporate the elements of poetry we discussed in class. Include at least 5 examples of figurative language: metaphor, simile, idiom, personification, imagery, onomatopoeia, and alliteration, etc. Grammar should be used correctly; if you use slang, the grammar should be appropriate for the topic.
Rubric Code: X65X62
By jrgrant141
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Ode to a Locker
  Exceeding Standards

4 pts

Meeting Standards

3 pts

Approaching Standards

2 pts

Below Standards

1 pts

Creativity

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.
Meeting Standards

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas could be better, but overall it is very well done.
Approaching Standards

Most of the poem is creative, but the poem seems rushed.
Below Standards

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Figurative Language

Exceeding Standards

At least five different kinds of figurative language are used. Poem is full of figurative language!!
Meeting Standards

At least four different kinds of figurative language are used.
Approaching Standards

At least three different kinds of figurative language is used. The poem would be better if more were used.
Below Standards

There is only one-two kinds or no figurative language in the poem.
Conventions

Exceeding Standards

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem and paragraph to follow. 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 and paragraph to follow. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Approaching Standards

The poet's/author'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.
Visuals

Exceeding Standards

Illustration is done well with color. It looks neat and accurately conveys the meaning of the poem. All of the 5 figurative language elements are accurately/effectively color coded.
Meeting Standards

Illustration is neat and done well. It conveys most of the meaning of the poem. Several of the 5 figurative language elements are accurately/effectively color coded.
Approaching Standards

The illustration could be neater and it does not show the meaning of the poem. The illustration is not done in color. Some of the 5 figurative language elements are accurately/effectively color coded.
Below Standards

The illustration is messy with no color. It does not do a good job of conveying the meaning of the poem.
There is no representation of the 5 figurative language elements that accurately/effectively color codes them.



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