Poetry Book Final Rubric

Poetry Book Final Rubric

Student Name
Item Scored	Points Achieved
Poetry Book Cover 1.       Creative (uses illustrations, pictures, cut outs ect-2 pts.) 2.       Creative Title (2 pts.) 3.       Overall cover relates to the theme or themes of the poems in the book (should also be reflected in the title-3pts)
Autobiography 1.       At least two paragraphs of at least 5 sentences (2 pts.) 2.       At least one paragraph discusses important information about you as the poet/author of this book. (3 pts.) 3.       At least one paragraph describes your experience with poetry, what the poetry you have written means to you, and your experience with poetry in your 7th grade English class (3 pts.) 4.       Double spaced (1 pt.)
Dedication Page 1.       Picture of your favorite poet is included (1 pt.) 2.       At least 2 paragraphs explaining who the poet is, why he or she inspires you, and what his or her contribution to poetry is in modern day. (4 pts.) 3.       At least 1 example of the poet’s work (1 pt.) 4.       At least 1 paragraph explaining the poem and why it is important and inspirational to you (3 pts.)  *Note: If you choose more than one poem, you must discuss both poems in your paragraph…you may need to do two separate paragraphs if the ideas within the two poems are different.)
Table of Contents 1.       Directs readers to the correct pages for  each poem or work (includes Dedication Page and Biography-3pts)
Poems 1.       See original Poetry Rubric (120 pts.) * Note: On the day you turn in your poetry slam, you should turn in the rubric that I gave you in class with your name on it so that I can grade your work. Don’t forget to turn in the rough drafts of your poems as well!
Poetry Slam Poem 1.       Must be at least 3 lines long (3 pts.) 2.       Will be graded against the Choice Poem rubric in the original poetry rubric (16 pts.) *Note: This poem should reflect your best work…think of it as saving the best for last!
Poetry Book Presentation 1.       See poetry rubric (8 pts.)
Poetry Slam Presentation (Competition) 1.       Poet speaks in a clear voice that can be heard well in the CAC. (5 pts.) 2.       Poet uses movement and/or props to enhance the presentation. (5pts.) 3.       Poet uses appropriate tone of voice to emphasize the meaning of the poem (5 pts.) 4.       Poet is supportive and respectful of other poets presenting (5 pts.)
Total Points: 195	Total Scored: