Individual Creative Expression - POETRY MARKING RUBRIC

Content of the Poem Excellent 10...9 Content, Poetic Devices - rhythm, sound, imagery, metaphor Engages readers attention, clever, subtle and obvious use of poetic devices, format and organization enhances ideas, perceptive use of information Polished writing style, skilful use of diction, no errors Proficient 8...7 Interesting and thought-provoking, effective use of poetic devices, format and organization develop ideas, thoughtful use of information Effective writing style, diction is specific and effective, minor errors Satisfactory 6...5 Clear understanding of the requirements of the assignment, awareness of poetic devices, format and organization explain ideas, straightforward use of information Clear writing style, diction is straightforward, occasional lapses in control of conventions Limited 4...1 Focus is unclear, incomplete development of ideas, limited understanding of poetic devices, format and organization fail to develop ideas, use of information is superficial, incomplete, irrelevant or inappropriate unclear writing style, diction is imprecise, vague or inappropriate, errors blur clarity

Writing Skills format, word choice, conventions

Visual Representation EXCELLENT 10.....9 CONTENT pictures, drawings, verbal text perceptive representation of symbolic idea; interpretation has depth and relevance and originality clear and purposeful placement for the purposes of balance and harmony excellent use of presentation mode to enhance fluidity, presentation choices made enhance the poem, adding insightful meaning, extremely creative PROFICIENT 8.....7 clear representation symbolic message and interpretation BASIC/ EMERGING 6.....5 understanding of some elements of symbolism; related to purpose WEAK/ INCOMPLETE REDO TO PASS meaning, interpretation or symbolism unclear

PRESENTATION VISUAL: shape, size, placement

purpose of placement is clear; balance and harmony of visual elements is achieved good use of presentation mode to enhance fluidity, presentation choices made reflect the content in the poem well, good use of creativity

some attempt at placement for effect, but purpose is sometimes unclear

attempts at specific effect unclear or not present

ORAL/ DRAMATIC: fluidity, choice, creativity

presentation lacks fluidity in some places, choices do not always coincide with content or enhance the meaning of the poem, some use of creativity is evident

Complete lack of fluidity, reasons for choices made are unclear, no attempt at creativity is evident