Rubric

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Two tone Poem
Two tone Poem
Criteria Ratings Pts
Sophistication
Diction, Imagery, and structure show a level of sophistication which is appropriate for your grade level. Words are precise, reflecting a minimum of at least two discoverable tones. In answering questions about metaphor/simile, diction, tone, etc.; the student shows sophisticated understanding in the use of these literary tools
threshold: pts
20 pts Full Marks
16 pts Most choices reflect sophistication
12 pts Some language seems imprecise and does not contribute to meaning
8 pts Lines seem thrown together with little thought for precision
0 pts No Marks
pts
20 pts
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Complete
The student incorporates a minimum of one metaphor or simile.
The student incorporates one connection or allusion to literature, pop culture, or religion
The student uses imagery to illustrate tone
The student uses poetic form in that lines have a feel of rhythm or sound. Lines are shorter, pithy... not full-developed sentences, but the lines do communicate full ideas or images.
The poem discusses at least two different colors which represent at least two different tones.
The poem reveals different sides of the author.
threshold: pts
20 pts Full Marks
16 pts Most choices reflect sophistication
12 pts Some choices seem imprecise and does not contribute to meaning
8 pts Lines seem thrown together with little thought for precision or some requirements are missing
0 pts No Marks
pts
20 pts
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Unity
The poem connects to present a unified theme about the complexity of who the student is as a person. Every word of the poem adds to this theme, and there are no unnecessary words such as prepositions (about, to, in, etc.) There is no extra fluff. The poem is concise.
threshold: pts
20 pts Full Marks
16 pts Most choices reflect sophistication
12 pts Some places which do not connect
8 pts Lines seem thrown together with little thought for thematic development
0 pts No Marks
pts
20 pts
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Mechanics and creativity
The poem has been edited for spelling and mechanics which fit the communication of the whole. Though lines do not have to be complete sentences, they do communicate complete ideas/thoughts. Lines are poetic like. It does not read like a paragraph. There are creative choices made in illustrating the poem. Illustration reflects all colors and tones. It does not seem haphazard but indicates planning and effort.
threshold: pts
20 pts Full Marks Creativity makes this poem stand above others. There is something that makes the project seem cared for. Pride is shown in both preparation and reading to the class.
16 pts Most choices reflect sophistication
12 pts Student does not always show pride or creativity
8 pts Project seems haphazard. Little pride is shown
0 pts No Marks
pts
20 pts
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Process
The student followed directions in prewriting, drafting, and revision
threshold: pts
20 pts Full Marks
16 pts Most prewriting, drafting, and revision was followed
12 pts Lapses in process
8 pts Process is completed after the fact
0 pts No Marks
pts
20 pts
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