Introduction to Rubrics Chapter Three, Stage 3
Stage 3: Grouping and Labeling.
In this stage, the highest expectations are grouped together into similar categories and labeled to create dimensions.
Here are some ways that I could group my highest expectations of the poem one assignment:
Grouping #1
Poetic Elements
- Includes the required poetry elements of the assignment (four of the following elements: an end-stopped line, a run-on line, an enjambed line, an original metaphor, an original simile.)
- Ideas/themes in the poem are enhanced by the poetic techniques
- Poem has a meaningful title,
Formatting
- Paper has correct heading and formatting,
- Poem is submitted in the dropbox correctly
Word use and Style
- Word choices in the poem are original, precise, and thoughtful,
- Poem shows the author’s style and point of view clearly and in an original manner
Professionalism
- Poem uses grammar and punctuation purposely (if rules of standard written English are not followed, there should be clear poetic reasons),
Grouping #2
Use of Poetic Elements
- Includes the required poetry elements of the assignment (four of the following elements: an end-stopped line, a run-on line, an enjambed line, an original metaphor, an original simile.)
- Ideas/themes in the poem are enhanced by the poetic techniques
Professionalism
- Paper has correct heading and formatting,
- Poem is submitted in the dropbox correctly
- Poem uses grammar and punctuation purposely (if rules of standard written English are not followed, there should be clear poetic reasons),
Originality
- Word choices in the poem are original, precise, and thoughtful,
- Poem shows the author’s style and point of view clearly and in an original manner
- Poem has a meaningful title,
Actually, as I started to group these elements, I saw how much they overlap. For instance, standard English usage is about professionalism, but it’s also about using poetic elements and begin original at times. Capitalization can be used to enhance poetic ideas, as can punctuation. In addition, a title, although not strictly necessary (Emily Dickinson didn’t use them), is often a way to add meaning and depth to a poem, but lack of a title can be a sign of a student just not paying attention to the assignment. How I decide to group these elements will communicate different ideas about poetry.
In the end, here is my final grouping and dimensions:
Poetic Elements
- Includes the required poetry elements of the assignment (four of the following elements: an end-stopped line, a run-on line, an enjambed line, an original metaphor, an original simile.)
- Ideas/themes in the poem are enhanced by the poetic techniques
- Poem uses grammar and punctuation purposely (if rules of standard written English are not followed, there should be clear poetic reasons),
Originality
- Word choices in the poem are original, precise, and thoughtful,
- Poem shows the author’s style and point of view clearly and in an original manner
- Poem has a meaningful title,
Professionalism
- Paper has correct heading and formatting,
- Poem is submitted in the dropbox correctly