Narrative Poem “Where I’m From” Assignment Rubric

The following outcomes will be used as a means for assessing your work for this
assignment: Commented [PK(1]: Outcomes (based on State Standards)
- I have identified a single memory from my childhood expressed in narrative format. In that I am using to review the assignment. Always provided
in major assignments.
the narrative I established my point of view, and created a smooth progression of
experiences or events. My memory gives a clear understanding of “Where I’m From.” I
have at least five stanzas representing each of the five senses to describe this memory. I
developed the narrative using sensory language to convey a vivid experience of the event
to the reader.
- I developed and strengthened my writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or
trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific
purpose and audience; I turned in all development work.
- I wrote a reflection which clearly identified my memory, language choices, poetic
structure, and motivations (Step 10).

Not Yet Moving Towards Meets Expectations Commented [PK(2]: This column identifies that you have
Expectations not demonstrated knowledge of the identified academic
skill or standard in the assignment.
I have identified a single 0-16 17-21 22-25
memory from my Specific memory is Identifies a specific Identifies a specific Commented [PK(4]: This column identifies that you have
childhood expressed in demonstrated expected knowledge of the identified
unclear or not in a memory in narrative memory in narrative academic skill or standard in the assignment.
narrative format. My
memory gives a clear
narrative format. format with a format with a
Commented [PK(3]: This column identifies that you have
understanding of beginning, middle beginning, middle, demonstrated some knowledge of the identified academic
“Where I’m From.” and end. and end with skill or standard in the assignment but could use more
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vocabulary. Commented [PK(6]: Descriptions of potential assignment
I have at least five 0-16 17-21 22-25 characteristics demonstrated at specific level.
stanzas representing Separate stanzas are Stanzas are not Stanzas describe a Commented [PK(5]: This references state standard used to
each of the five senses to not identifiable. identifiable with a specific sense, are review demonstrated academic skill or knowledge.
describe this memory.
specific sense or appropriate for the
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seem inappropriate. narrative format,
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incorporate
descriptive language.
I developed and 0-16 17-21 22-25
strengthened my writing Did not turn in Some material All material provided
by planning, revising, material developed in provided that to demonstrate
editing, rewriting, or
trying a new approach,
writing process or demonstrates student writing process.
focusing on addressing material provided writing process. Student demonstrates
what is most significant does not demonstrate Student demonstrates conscious awareness
for a specific purpose student writing awareness of of planning, revising,
and audience; I turned in process. planning, revising, editing, or rewriting
all development work. editing, or rewriting strategies.
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I wrote a reflection 0-16 17-21 22-25
which clearly identified
 my memory, language No reflection Reflection submitted; Reflection submitted;
choices, poetic structure, submitted or student student demonstrates student demonstrates
and motivations (Step did not demonstrate some reflection of strong, detailed
10).
reflection of memory memory, choice, reflection of memory,
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choice, language, language, poetic choice, language,
poet structure, and structure, and writing poetic structure, and
writing goals. goals but additional writing goals.
details needed.

English Language Arts Content Standards Met by Assignment: Commented [PK(7]: State or national standards met by
this assignment.
W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective
technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
1. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation,
establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or
characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.
2. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid
picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
3. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or
resolved over the course of the narrative
W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style
are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
W.9-10.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or
trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and
audience
W.9-10.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or
shared writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information
and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
W.9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and
revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes,
and audiences.