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Rubrics
Use the appropriate rubric below to assess students' proficiency with the poetry activity. Evaluate whether students' skills are improving or whether they may need additional support or instructin.

Scoring

  • 5: proficient; a high degree of competence
  • 4: capable; an above-average degree of competence
  • 3: satisfactory; a satisfactory degree of competence
  • 2: emerging; a limited degree of competence
  • 1: beginning; No key elements are adequately developed.

Poetry: Poetry with Jack Prelutsky

Name: Score
Uses word play, silly synonyms, and/or object observations.  
Uses rhyme structure.  
Follows the rhythm of Jack Perlutsky's poems.  
Is enjoyable to read.  
Subtotal  
Divide subtotal by 4 to get Overall Score.  

Poetry: Riddles with Jean Marzollo

Name: Score
Uses interesting word and/or phrase rhymes.  
Uses rhythm structure of the I Spy riddles.  
Follows Jean Marzollo's rules of punctuation.  
Employs alliteration and/or assonance.  
Is enjoyable to read.  
Subtotal  
Divide subtotal by 5 to get Overall Score.  

Poetry: Poetry with Karl Kuskin

Name: Score
Uses rhythm structure of Karla Kuskin's poem's.  
Describes a thing in a new or original way.  
Appeals to two or more of the five senses: sight, smell, sound, taste, and touch.  
Employs the use of adjectives and colorful language that make details vivid.  
Is enjoyable to read.  
Subtotal  
Divide subtotal by 5 to get Overall Score.  

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