Rubric for Poetry Booklets
SCORE / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20LAYOUT/
DESIGN / Booklet is unorganized. Text is difficult to read. It does not have proper grammar or punctuation. Shows no understanding of poetry concepts. / Booklet has little organization. Some text may be difficult to read. May have some punctuation or grammars errors. Demonstrates little understanding of poetry. / Booklet is eye-catching and attractive. Text is easy to read. Grammar, style, and punctuation are correct. Booklet is organized and demonstrates understanding of poetry. / Booklet is creatively designed with easily readable text. Student has demonstrated an understanding of poetry through the booklet.
Originality and Creativity of Original Poems. / Poems are poorly written, inaccurate, or incomplete. There is not an understanding of poetry concepts. / Some poems are provided, but a limited or inaccurate. Poems do not demonstrate understanding of poetry concepts. / Poems are well written and interesting to read. These demonstrate an understanding of concepts taught. / Poems are accurate and complete, are creatively written and are cleverly presented.
Understanding
Of Types and Elements / Types/elements are inaccurate or incomplete. / Most types/elements are recognizable, but examples aren’t used. / Some but few types/elements may be missing or are incorrect. / Excellent job with both types and elements.
Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling and Choice of Words. / More than 5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Poor choice of words for poetry. / 3-4 grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors throughout the booklet. / 1-2 grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors. / Excellent job on booklet, style, grammar, and punctuation.
Following Classroom Guidelines and Webquest Directions / Students are often out of their area without permission. Students were off task and disruptive to the class. Students require constant prodding throughout the assignment. Students did not work together. / Students occasionally out of their area. They needed reminding of the present task. They are on task part of the time. Students did not follow directions for the most part in working together. / Students stayed in their area and talked quietly. They seemed to be working most of the time. Students may have had some difficulty in following directions. / Students were always on task and worked quietly and effectively. Students followed project directions and have done an excellent job with being independent thinkers.