1. Stones in a mineshaft – Poetry rubric
Growing Poet
Working towards the standard
Knowing Poet
Meeting the standard
Poet and you know it!
Exceeding the standard
Show don’t tell
The poem starts with an interesting
opening line.
The reader is given information
gradually.
Form
The poem has a shape.
There is a mixture of long and short
sentences.
Enjambment is used to build and release
tension.
Language
Descriptive language is used.
Most words are short and simple.

2. Stones in a mineshaft – Artwork rubric
On the wall
Working towards the standard
Off the wall
Meeting the standard
Masterpiece!
Exceeding the standard
Juxtaposition
There is something surprising in the
image.
Expectations are challenged or flipped.
Meaning
Common symbols are used.
The picture has a meaning associated wit
the poem.
Quality
Preparation should be obvious in the
quality of the work.
Colour is used sparingly.