Unit 1: Beauty and the Beast–-Evaluation Rubric for Creative Writing Anthology (revised 2012)
Knowledge/
Understanding
Thinking/
Inquiry
Communication
Application
(of concepts,
literary
terminology, etc.)
Level 1 (50-59%)
Below Provincial Standard
11
1+
52%
55%
59%
-demonstrates limited knowl. & und. of
difference between prose and poetry
-the poems show a limited
understanding of the themes
-limited understanding of form
-poem & prose passage capture both
beautiful and beastly qualities of
person, place or thing with limited
effectiveness
-dialogue reflects limited
understanding of the characters
-reflects limited knowl. and und. of
found poetry and poetic devices
Level 2 (60-69%)
Approaching Provincial Standard
22
2+
62%
65%
69%
-demonstrates some knowl. & und. of
difference between prose and poetry
-the themes in the poems are moderately
clear
-uses form to some effect
-poem & prose passage capture both
beautiful and beastly qualities of person,
place, or thing moderately well
-dialogue reflects some understanding of
the characters and consistency with the
text
-reflects adequate knowl. and und. of
found poetry and poetic devices
-uses critical/creative thinking
processes to respond to the novel with
limited effectiveness
-use of poetic devices is limited
-paragraphing in prose is inconsistent
-diction is limited in effectiveness
-introductions provide limited insight
into the inspiration behind each piece
and its creative process
-uses writing conventions with limited
effectiveness
-uses critical/creative thinking processes
to respond to the novel with some
effectiveness
-some command of a wide variety of
poetic devices such as figurative
language (similes, metaphors,
personification), imagery, alliteration,
rhyme, rhythm, euphony, cacophony,
assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia,
and symbolism
-paragraphing in prose is adequate
-diction is adequate
-introductions provide some insight into
the inspiration behind each piece and its
creative process
-some effectiveness in the use of writing
conventions
-applies knowledge and skills in both
familiar and new contexts with limited
effectiveness
-applies knowledge and skills in both
familiar and new contexts with some
effectiveness
Level 3 (70-79%)
Meets Provincial Standard
33
3+
72%
75%
79%
-demonstrates considerable knowl. &
und. of difference between prose and
poetry
-poems’ themes are clear, well-developed
and interesting
-recognizes a clear link between form
and content
-poem & prose passage capture both
beautiful and beastly qualities of person,
place, or thing effectively
-dialogue reflects considerable
understanding of the situation and
characters
-reflects considerable knowl. & und. of
found poetry and poetic devices
-uses critical/creative thinking processes
to respond to the novel with considerable
effectiveness
-considerable command of a wide
variety of poetic devices such as
figurative language (similes, metaphors,
personification), imagery, alliteration,
rhyme, rhythm, euphony, cacophony,
assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia,
and symbolism
-paragraphing in prose is considerably
effective
-diction is effective
-introductions provide considerably
effective insight into the inspiration
behind each piece and its creative
process
-uses writing conventions with
considerable effectiveness
-applies knowledge and skills in both
familiar and new contexts with
considerable effectiveness
Level 4 (80-100%)
Exceeds Provincial Standard
44
4+
4++
4!
82%
85% 89% 95% 100%
-demonstrates thorough knowl. & und. of
difference between prose and poetry
-the poems express a unique and provocative
view of the themes
-uses form to make meaning and to
intensify the impact of the content
-poem & prose passage capture both
beautiful and beastly qualities of person,
place, or thing exceedingly well
-dialogue shows an insightful
understanding of the situation, the
characters, and their motives
-reflects thorough knowl. & und. of found
poetry and poetic devices
-uses critical/creative thinking processes to
respond to the novel with a high degree of
effectiveness
-excellent command of a wide variety of
poetic devices such as figurative language
(similes, metaphors, personification),
imagery, alliteration, rhyme, rhythm,
euphony, cacophony, assonance,
consonance, onomatopoeia, and
symbolism
-paragraphing in prose is highly effective
-diction is sophisticated
-introductions provide highly effective
insight into the inspiration behind each
piece and its creative process
-skillful use of writing conventions
-applies knowledge and skills in both
familiar and new contexts with high degree
of effectiveness
*Note: A student whose achievement is below level 1 (50%), has failed to meet the minimum expectations for this assignment.
If any of the pieces of the anthology are missing, the overall mark will be lowered proportionately to reflect that the work is incomplete.