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Ideas
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As yet, the poem has
no clear sense of purpose or central theme. The reader
cannot extract meaning from the text.
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The writer has good
portions of the poem that convey their theme even though
development is still basic or general.
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The poem is well written
and focused. It holds the reader's attention. Relevant
words and imagery enhance the theme.
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Voice
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The writer seems indifferent,
uninvolved, or distanced from the topic and/or the audience
or the poem.
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The writer seems sincere
but not fully engaged or involved. The result is pleasant
or even personable, but not a compelling poem.
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The writer speaks directly
to the reader in a way that is individual, compelling,
and engaging. The writer crafts the poems with an awareness
and respect for the audience and the purpose for the
poem.
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Word Choice
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The writer struggles
with a limited vocabulary, searching for words to convey
meaning.
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The language is functional,
even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to figure out
the writer's meaning on a general level.
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Words convey the intended
message in a precise, interesting, and natural way.
The words are powerful and engaging.
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Conventions (These
rules apply if the misspelling, or punctuation errors
are unintentionally incorrect.)
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Errors in spelling,
punctuation, capitalization, usage, and grammar and/or
paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make
the text difficult to read.
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The writer shows reasonable
control over a limited range of standard writing conventions.
Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability;
at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
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The writer demonstrates
a good grasp of standard writing conventions (e.g.,
spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage,
paragraphing) and uses conventions effectively to enhance
readability. Errors tend to be so few that just minor
touchups would get this piece ready to publish.
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Presentation/ Use
of Correct Sonnet Form and Meter
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The reader receives
a garbled message due to problems relating to the presentation
of the text. The text is not in iambic pentameter and
the chosen form for the sonnets are completely incorrect
or not present.
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The writer's message
is understandable in this format. The text, though iambic
pentameter is visible, has some issues with the formulaic
structure and the chosen form for the sonnets are somewhat
correct.
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The form and presentation
of the text enhances the ability for the reader to understand
and connect with the message. It is pleasing to the
eye. Iambic pentameter is present and the chosen form
for the sonnets are correct.
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