POETRY PROJECTS #1: Poetry Booklet

Pick one theme (for example; dogs), and write 4 original poems about this theme.

Your booklet should have a colorful, labeled cover. Each poem should have a cover page, with a title. You should also include a Table of Contents listing the poem title and the type of poem. Your entire booklet should be neatly done and include pictures. *This booklet will count as 2 test grades.

You need to include the following:1) 1 lyric poem2) 1 narrative poem3) 1 cinquain (see example )4) and 1 poem from the choices below:

acrostic diamonte free verse haiku limerick proverb quatrain riddle list poem autobiography or biography poem 

Important Dates: ex. of poem cover page (with title) ex. of cinquain with picture

Booklet Due Date: _____________________ Poetry Presentations: _______________

Poetry Project Rubric

Projects will be graded using the following criteria:

1. Poetic Form (following the correct form of the poem)

2. Poetic Techniques (rhyme, rhythm, similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration…etc.)

3. Word Usage (vivid language)4. Language conventions (spelling,

grammar, punctuation)5. Creativity6. Organization/ Procedure / Following

directed format7. Effort (points will be awarded)8. Turned in on time

I will use the following evaluation scale:

12.5 = Exemplary (12.5 X 8 criteria = 100)10 = Accomplished9 = Developing7.5 = Beginning

#2: Poetry Slam

1. Choose one of the original poems you wrote.

2. You will be expected to share this poem with your classmates.

3. You do not have to memorize it, but you should be comfortable enough that you are not directly reading from a paper.  

4. *This presentation will count as 2 test grades.

Presentations will be graded using the following criteria:

Sadiefaithful companionrunning, chasing,

chillingthe best dog ever

friend

“My friend, Sadie”

A Cinquain

1. Presenter speech volume 2. Speed of presentation3. Use of visuals 4. Seriousness of speaker5. Appropriate use of gestures/movement

6. Speaker eye contact with audience7. Poem content

(NOTE: Both your teacher and peers will evaluate your presentation.)

Poetry Project RubricName Final Grade _____________________

Criteria Exemplary 12.5

Accomplished 10

Developing 9 Beginning 7.5

Poetic Form Creatively follows each poem’s rules

and guidelines

Effectively uses appropriate poetic form

Somewhat adheres to poem

rules and guidelines

Poems to not adhere to rules and guidelines

Poetic Techniques

(rhyme, rhythm, similes,

metaphors, personificati

on, onomatopoei

a, alliteration…

etc.)

Variety of poetic devices used throughout to

reinforce theme, purpose, and

mood.

Uses poetic techniques to

reinforce theme, purpose and

mood.

Uses some poetic

techniques to reinforce theme,

purpose, and mood.

Uses few poetic

techniques.

Word Usage Very descriptive use of

vocabulary, vivid language, paints a clear picture in the readers mind.

Use of vocabulary is routine, some

descriptive and figurative language.

Vocabulary is more telling that showing. Little

description.

Vocabulary is very

basic. Little figurative language.

Language conventions

(spelling, grammar,

punctuation)

No Errors Almost no errors Some errors, but they do not

interfere with meaning

Multiple errors,

meaning is confusing at

times.Creativity Very clever;

original; poetic feeling &

creativity; many illustrations to enhance the

poems meaning

Displays creative thinking; some poetic feelings;

some illustrations

Limited creative thinking; limited poetic feelings;

very few illustrations

Lacks creativity;

no illustrations; very simple expression

Organization/ Procedure

(Cover, Table of

All 10 items. Very well -organized

poems, typed, in

All 10 items. Adequately organized

poems; pages

9 items. Some organization of

poems, no cover; simply stapled;

8 items. Limited

organization,

Contents, 4 poem cover

pages, 4 poems)

booklet form with cover and pages neatly

secure

neat with a secure cover

may be an inappropriate

final copy

inappropriate paper for a

final copy. (1 point removed here for

each missing item)

Effort(points will

be awarded)

Effort is superior.

Effort is satisfactory.

Effort is OK. Effort is unsatisfacto

ry.Due Date Turned in on

timeOne Day late Two Days late Three days

late. (nothing will be accepted after________

_)

Comments: _______________________________________________________

Poetry Slam Rubric Performer Scorer

Circle the point and total them at the bottom:Volume

1- only heard by those who were close

2- could be heard comfortably

Speed1- too fast2- too slow3- appropriate speed, pleasant to

listen toVisuals (props/ pictures)

1- few or no visuals used2- too many visuals used3- use of visuals enhanced the

performance

Seriousness of Speaker1- speaker was did not take

assignment seriously

3- speaker took assignment seriously

Gestures/ Movement1- too few gestures/ a bit dull2- too many gestures- spastic/

hyper3- use of gestures/movement

enhanced poem

Eye Contact1- eye contact was limited2- eye contact most of the time3- eye contact encouraged

attention of the audience.

Poem Content Comments:1 It was ok2 It was good3 It was fantastic

Total Points:________ x 5 = ____________________

Poetry Slam Rubric

Performer Scorer

Circle the point and total them at the bottom:Volume

1- only heard by those who were close

2- could be heard comfortably

Speed1- too fast2- too slow3- appropriate speed, pleasant to

listen toVisuals (props/ pictures)

1- few or no visuals used2- too many visuals used3- use of visuals enhanced the

performance

Seriousness of Speaker1- speaker was did not take

assignment seriously

3- speaker took assignment seriously

Gestures/ Movement1- too few gestures/ a bit dull2- too many gestures- spastic/

hyper3- use of gestures/movement

enhanced poem

Eye Contact1- eye contact was limited2- eye contact most of the time3- eye contact encouraged

attention of the audience.

Poem Content Comments:1 It was ok2 It was good3 It was fantasticTotal Points:________ x 5 = ___________________