+1 Trait Writing Model : Emotion Poem
Teacher Name: Mrs. Coulombe
Student Name: ________________________________________
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8
6
4
Word Choice
Writer uses vivid
words and phrases
that linger or draw
pictures in the
reader\'s mind, and
the choice and
placement of the
words seems
accurate, natural and
not forced.
Writer 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.
Writer uses words
that communicate
clearly, but the
writing lacks variety,
punch or flair.
Writer uses a limited
vocabulary that does
not communicate
strongly or capture
the reader\'s interest.
Jargon or cliches
may be present and
detract from the
meaning.
Grammar &
Spelling
(Conventions)
Writer makes no
errors in grammar or
spelling that distracts
the reader from the
content.
Writer makes 1-2
errors in grammar or
spelling that
distracts the reader
from the content.
Writer makes 3-4
errors in grammar or
spelling that distracts
the reader from the
content.
Writer makes more
than 4 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distracts the
reader from the
content.
Flow & Rhythm
(Sentence
Fluency)
All sentences sound
natural and are easyon-the-ear when
read aloud. Each
sentence is clear and
has an obvious
emphasis.
Almost all sentences
sound natural and
are easy-on-the-ear
when read aloud,
but 1 or 2 are stiff
and awkward or
difficult to
understand.
Most sentences
sound natural and
are easy-on-the-ear
when read aloud, but
several are stiff and
awkward or are
difficult to
understand.
The sentences are
difficult to read aloud
because they sound
awkward, are
distractingly
repetitive, or difficult
to understand.
Metaphors and
similes are
clearly and
creatively
present in the
poem
The first line is a
descriptive metaphor
and the other lines
are creative similes
that vividlydescribe
an emotion.
The first line is a
Metaphors and
There is no figurative
metaphor and the
similes are present
language.
rest are creative
but not in every line.
similes that describe
an emotion.
Illustrations
Art work adds to the
poemm and
enhances the
meaning of the
poem.
There is some effort Little effort adds
No art work included.
of art to add
some meaning to the
meaning to the
poem.
poem.
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