Rights Movement Poetry Assessment Rubric
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Category
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Knowledge
The writer uses 3
or more literary
devices and 2 or
more historical
allusions. They
are clearly and
correctly labeled
and identified.
Annotations
show a deep
understanding of
the purpose of
the literary
device, historical
references and
the meaning of
the poem.
The writer uses 3
or more literary
devices. They
attempt to label
and identify
them, but some
mistakes were
made.
Annotations
show a good
understanding of
the purpose of
the literary
device, historical
references and
the meaning of
the poem.
The writer does
little to attempt
identifying
literary devices or
did not include
any literary
devices within
their poetry.
Annotations do
not demonstrate
an understanding
of the purpose of
the literary
device, historical
references or the
meaning of the
poem.
If mistakes in
grammar and
spelling are made
it is clear that
they were made
on purpose to
advance the
poem. Other
wise- no mistakes
were made.
The writer is able
to integrate the
historical content
and perspective
into the poem in
a significant and
moving manner.
Writer makes 1-2
mistakes in
spelling and
grammar.
The writer uses
less than 3
literary devices.
The attempt to
label and identify
them is incorrect,
no obvious or
rushed.
Annotations
show an
understanding of
the purpose of
the literary
device or
historical
references or the
meaning of the
poem.
Writer makes 3-4
mistakes in
spelling or
grammar.
The writer uses
limited historical
content or
perspective.
The writer does
not adopt a
historical
perspective.
Thinking
Communication
Application
Comments:
The writer is able
to integrate the
historical content
and perspective
into the poem.
Writer makes 5
or more mistakes
in spelling or
grammar and/or
the project is
presented in
pencil.
Rights Movement Original Poetry
Now that we have discussed the Rights Movements in
class and read over Joy Kogawa’s What I remember of
the evacuation, you will create an original poem from
the perspective a person within one of the following
movements:
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Women’s Rights
Native Rights
Worker’s Rights
Immigrant/Minority Rights
Gay and Lesbian Rights
Your poem must include:
 At least 2 historical allusions
 At least 3 additional literary devices (no your
historical allusions do not count!). They must be 3
different devices, you may not simply use
repetition 3 times.
Once you have completed your poem you will
annotate it. You must label each device and historical
allusion, clearly explaining the historical allusion and
how it relates to your topic as well the intended effect
behind the use of each device.