Diamante Poem Rubric
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Content and The poem is tightly focused on
Topic the landscape of the llano. The
language is consistent in
evoking a sense of place.
Word Uses vivid words and phrases
Choice/ that express a consistent and
Tone precise tone and draw pictures
in the reader's mind, and the
choice and placement of the
words seem accurate, natural
and not forced.
Poetic Uses accurate diamante form,
Format and and contains many creative
Creativity details and/or descriptions that
contribute to the reader's
enjoyment. The author has
really used imagination.
Title Is creative, sparks interest and
is related to the poem and
topic.
Grammar Is essentially error-free in
and conventions, grammar, and
Mechanics usage.
Each poem is typed and
Presentation presented on a poster with
illustrations or decorations that
enhance their subject and tone.
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The poem is focused on the
landscape of the llano.
Uses vivid words and
phrases that linger or draw
pictures in the reader's mind,
but occasionally the words
are used inaccurately or
seem overdone. Tone is
largely consistent, but lacks
precision.
Uses accurate diamante
form, and contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions that contribute
to the reader's enjoyment.
The author has used
imagination.
Is related to the poem and
topic.
Contains a few errors in
conventions, grammar, and
usage.
Each poem is typed and
presented on a poster with
illustrations or decorations.
The poem loses focus
from the llano. The
language is generic and
does not evoke a specific
place.
Uses words that
communicate clearly, but
the writing lacks variety,
punch, or flair. Tone is
inconsistent and/or vague.
Uses accurate diamante
form, and contains a few
creative details and/or
descriptions, but they
distract from the story.
The author has tried to use
imagination.
Is present, but does not
appear to be related to the
poem and topic.
Contains a several errors
in conventions, grammar,
and usage.
Poems are not typed;
illustrations or decorations
are unrelated to their
subject and tone.
The poem could be about
any landscape.
Uses a limited vocabulary
that does not communicate
strongly or capture the
reader's interest. Jargon or
clichés may be present and
detract from the meaning.
No clear tone is evident.
Does not use accurate
diamante form. There is
little evidence of creativity
in the poem. The author does
not seem to have used much
imagination.
No title.
Contains many errors in
conventions, grammar, and
usage that detract from the
meaning of the poem.
No poster.