Task: Create an original Acrostic Poem that describes you using the letters from
your name. Be creative and make sure that your word choice is descriptive and
interesting. Finally, include an illustration that represents you or something you
described in your poem.
Acrostic Poem Rubric – CHECKLIST
Name _______________________
Class _______________________
Assignment _______________________
Date _______________________
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Student
Teacher
Connects concepts to self and the world
Content
4
EXCEEDING THE STANDARD
• 4 Has met all expectations and demonstrated use of poetic devices
MEETING THE STANDARD
• 3 Each letter is followed by a thoughtful phrase and/or sentence that describes
yourself as an individual.
APPROACHING THE STANDARD
• 2 Some thoughtful phrases, including some with good descriptions.
BEGINNING THE STANDARD
• 1 Very basic or simple information about you is included, often only one word.
Develop writing style and conventions Word Choice
EXCEEDING THE STANDARD
• 4 Extremely clear, visual, and accurate. Words are descriptive, vivid, and colorful.
4
MEETING THE STANDARD
• 3 Most words are clear and vivid, though some are repetitive and overdone.
APPROACHING THE STANDARD
• 2 Correct but not striking. The words get the message across but don’t capture the reader’s
attention.
BEGINNING THE STANDARD
1 Many words/phrases are vague and misused. The words do not paint a picture.
Conventions
4
EXCEEDING THE STANDARD
• 4 Correct usage of ALL spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
MEETING THE STANDARD
• 3 Mostly correct. There are a few errors.
APPROACHING THE STANDARD
• 2 About halfway there. A number of bothersome mistakes need cleaning up.
BEGINNING THE STANDARD
• 1 Editing is not under control. Spelling errors are common. Editing and revision did not happen.
Communicate information and ideas Presentation
EXCEEDING THE STANDARD
• 4 The final poem thematically connects ALL aspects of the assignment through excellent use of
color and space. NCAD correctly matches presentation.
4
MEETING THE STANDARD
• 3 Picture is original, detailed and colorful, and relates to your poem. Neat, clear,
and well presented. Complete NCAD is included in correct location.
APPROACHING THE STANDARD
• 2 Picture relates in some way to your poem. Somewhat neat and well formatted. Partial
NCAD included somewhere.
BEGINNING THE STANDARD
• 1 Picture included, but does not relate to poem topic. Lacks neatness and format. No NCAD.
Total:
16