Poetry
Writing Traits
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Ideas
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Idea is unclear or unfocused. Includes unrelated ideas. Not related to a single celebration. |
Focuses on a single celebration. Includes information about other
celebrations. Ideas may be
understandable, but unclear. |
Focuses on a single celebration. Uses factual information about a specific
celebration. Does not include extraneous information about other
celebrations. |
Demonstrates knowledge of a celebration. Uses factual information about a specific
celebration. Does not include
information about other celebrations.
Focuses on an idea, feeling, or experience of the celebration. Uses specific, concrete images. |
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Organization |
Sequencing is illogical, or not evident. |
Sequencing is logical. The poetry form has been
followed with few errors. |
Sequencing is logical. The poetry form has been
followed with no errors. |
Uses a logical, effective organizational
strategy. Poem uses form to interpret
idea creatively and effectively. |
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Word
choice |
General or ordinary words. Attempts new words
with limited success may include inappropriate words or limited use of
vocabulary. |
Attempts to use descriptive words to create
images with limited success. Limited use of vocabulary. |
Attempts to use descriptive words to create
images. |
Uses precise, original, and fresh words.
Creates vivid images. |
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Presentation |
Limited quality of appearance. Assigned format not followed. |
Assigned format is followed. |
Assigned format is followed. |
Presentation includes features beyond the
assigned requirements that enhance meaning. Presentation is neat/legible. |
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Scoring |
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Novice |
4-6 points
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Apprentice
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7-10 points
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Proficient
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11-13 points
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Distinguished |
14-16 points
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Total
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