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Poetry Elements
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Student makes little
or ineffective use of poetic elements such as figurative
language, rhyme and/or figures of speech.
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Student overuses or
under uses poetic elements such as figurative language,
rhyme and/or figures of speech.
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Student makes effective
use of poetic elements such as figurative language,
rhyme and/or figures of speech.
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Student makes outstanding
use of poetic elements such as figurative language,
rhyme and/or figures of speech.
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Impact/Voice
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The poems are lifeless,
mechanical, flat, they do not create an image or try
to engage the reader.
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The poems try to engage
the reader but words and meaning are confusing and inconsistent.
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The poems engage the
reader most of the time, uses safe pleasing words,and
are consistent.
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The poems are compelling,
engaging, takes risks and reflects interest, words are
clear and powerful and fully engages the reader.
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Form
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Does not use any poetic
form, and oral reading is difficult.
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Uses an incorrect poetic
form but parts invite oral reading.
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Effectively uses an
appropriate poetic form some parts have easy flow and
rhythm, and encourages expressive oral reading in places.
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Creatively uses a polished
appropriate poetic form with cadence, and flow, the
structure invites expressive oral reading.
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Spelling/Conventions
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Errors on spelling
easy words and basic punctuation and capitalization.
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Spelling generally
correct on basic words and routine punctuation and capitalization.
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Few spelling errors
even on more difficult words, consistent use of punctuation
and capitalization.
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Spelling correct even
on more difficult words and accurate and creative use
of punctuation and capitalization.
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Mood and Tone
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Poems do not reflect
a sense of mood or tone throughout the collection.
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Poems reflect some
sense of mood or tone within the collection.
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Poems reflect a partial
sense of mood and tone within the collection
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Poems reflect a full
sense of mood and tone throughout collection.
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Total---->
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