iRubric: Grade 6 Poetry Rubric

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Grade 6 Poetry Rubric Grade 6 Poetry Rubric Write a 5 line poem using alliteration, choosing a color as the subject Rubric Code: X6A4CW By lnobel Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Alliteration Poem
	Minimal-Partial 2 pts	Acceptable 3 pts	Thorough 4 pts	Exemplary 5 pts	Score (N/A)
Word Usage	Minimal-Partial Student’s use of vocabulary is very basic.	Acceptable Student’s use of vocabulary is more telling than showing.	Thorough Student’s use of vocabulary is routine and workable.	Exemplary Student’s use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear and complete picture in the reader’s mind.	Score
Form	Minimal-Partial Poem is not written in the proper forms, ultimately diminishing the poetic value of the writer's collection.	Acceptable Poem is somewhat written in the proper forms, while others stray significantly or are written as prose.	Thorough Poem is mostly written in the proper forms.	Exemplary Poem is complete and follows its intended form.	Score
Language Conventions Spelling, punctuation, grammar.	Minimal-Partial There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.	Acceptable The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Thorough A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.	Exemplary Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilised when necessary.	Score
Presentaton and Illustration	Minimal-Partial The poems are poorly presented. Handwriting is messy and illustrations do not improve the presentation. Lacks organisation of poems or cover page.	Acceptable The poems are adequately presented. Handwriting can be easily read and the illustrations are neat and tidy, and supports the poems presentation. Some organisation of poems, no cover just stapled.	Thorough The poems is nicely presented. The handwriting is neat and easy to read and the illustrations improve the presentation. Peoms appropriately organised with cover page.	Exemplary The poems are beautifully presented. A lot of care has been taken and the poem is beautifully presented. The handwriting is neat and tidy and the illustrations really improve the presentation of the poem. Well organised poems with outstanding illustrated cover.	Score