Form
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Uses an inappropriate poetic form.
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May use an appropriate poetic form.
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Effectively uses an appropriate poetic form.
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Creatively uses an appropriate poetic form.
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Diction
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Student's use of vocabulary is very basic and lacking.
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Student's use of vocabulary is more showing than telling.
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Student's use of vocabulary is routine and workable.
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Student's use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear and complete picture in the reader's mind.
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Poetic Devices
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Uses very few, if any, of the required poetic techniques.
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May not meet the four device requirements. Uses poetic devices, but not particularly in an effective manner to reinforce the theme.
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Meets the four device use requirement. Uses poetic techniques to reinforce the theme.
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Meets the four device use requirement. Effectively and creatively uses poetic techniques to reinforce the theme.
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Language Conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation)
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Contains frequent and numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that interfere with the reader's understanding.
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May contain multiple errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation that may interfere with the reader's understanding.
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Has mainly appropriate spelling, grammar, and punctuation; contains several, errors that interfere with the reader's understanding.
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Has appropriate spelling, grammar, and punctuation; contains few, if any, errors that interfere with the reader's understanding.
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Effort
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Student's work demonstrates a lack of understanding of the assignment.
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Student's work demonstrates some understanding of the assignment.
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Student's work demonstrates an understanding of the assignment.
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Student's work demonstrates a complete understanding of the assignment and goes beyond the requirements.
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