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Poem - Originality

Several of the poems used in the Poem book reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.

One or two of the poems used in the scrapbook reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.

The poems are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.

No poems made by the student are included and/or reflect little effort.

Character/Novel Relevance

All poems are related to the character/novel and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All poems are related to the character/novel and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All graphics relate to the novel. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.

Graphics do not relate to the novel OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

Required Elements

The poem book includes all required elements: Illustrated Cover; 7 poems; 5 written by the student; 2 that connect to the novel; bound, neat as well as additional information.

The poem book includes all required elements: Illustrated Cover; 7 poems; 5 written by the student; 2 that connect to the novel; bound, neat.

All but 1 of the required elements are included in the poem book.

Several required elements were missing.

Content - Accuracy

At least 7 accurate facts are displayed in the poems that relate to the novel.

5-6 accurate facts are displayed in the poems that relate to the novel.

3-4 accurate facts are displayed in the poems that relate to the novel.

Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed in the poems.

Attractiveness

The poem book is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness and reflects significant effort.

The poem book is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness and reflects significant effort.

The poem book is acceptably attractive and reflects student effort.

The poem book is disorganized with layout issues and/or reflects lack of student effort.