Poetry Project Rubric *
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* Name ________________________ Class ___________
GRADING
Acrostic
Haiku
Limerick
Shape
Cinquain
Poem
Format
* at least 8 lines
*letters in title
used as beginning
of each line
* 3 lines
*syllables = 5/7/5
*nature
*not rhyming
*5 lines
*AABBA
*reg. meter
*humorous
*at least 8 lines
* written
w/picture
*5 lines
*not rhyming
*syllables =
2/4/6/8/2
Points per
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
10 points
poem
Conventions
> 2 points will be deducted for each error (spelling, punctuation, syllable
errors, or poem format errors).
> Maximum conventions deduction per poem is ½ of poem value.
Theme
> EACH POEM MUST FOLLOW THE POET’S CHOSEN THEME!
(5 points each)
>5 points will be taken off for each poem that does not fit the chosen
theme.
What is my project’s theme? _______________________
NEATNESS/CREATIVITY
(25 points)
TOTAL
POINTS
>NEATNESS refers to the legibility of the written/typed poems, the
design of the poster in reference to symmetry, and arrangements of the
poems on the poster.
>CREATIVITY refers to the creative design used by the poet to display
his/her work, colors/materials used, and how the poet uses design to
present his/her theme.
Poems
_____ / 50
Total Score: ________ /100
Comments:
Neatness/Creativity
_____ /25
Letter Grade: _____
Follows Theme
_____ / 25
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* Poetry Project *
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* Background: In class you will be learning about 5 different types of poems – an acrostic, a haiku,
a limerick, at shape, and a cinquain.
*Activity: Create a poster that displays each of the 5 types of poems. You will have written each of
the 5 poems on a specific topic. Topics may include: the beach, dogs/cats, video games, summer,
spring, winter, fall, your favorite food, etc. All poems must follow the specific topic and follow the
correct poem format. Use your creativity to display your poems on a poster board.
*Grading: See attached rubric for grading.
*Due Date: All projects are due on ___________________________________________
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* Poetry Project *
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* Background: In class you will be learning about 5 different types of poems – an acrostic, a haiku,
a limerick, at shape, and a cinquain.
*Activity: Create a poster that displays each of the 5 types of poems. You will have written each of
the 5 poems on a specific topic. Topics may include: the beach, dogs/cats, video games, summer,
spring, winter, fall, your favorite food, etc. All poems must follow the specific topic and follow the
correct poem format. Use your creativity to display your poems on a poster board.
*Grading: See attached rubric for grading.
*Due Date: All projects are due on ___________________________________________