Mrs. James’ Website 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, and English
Sonnet Rubric for 7th/8th Grade
Sonnet Assignment Rubric: Mrs. James
Student's Name ______________________________________________________
**If handwritten, your sonnet MUST be written neatly and clearly enough to be read easily.
The sonnet has the following components:
- Three quatrains ______ 10 points
- Ends in a couplet ______ 10 points
- Each line is close to ten syllables ______ 10 points
- Follows the assigned rhyme scheme (ABABCDCDEFEFGG)
______ 10 points
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The sonnet has an appropriate theme that is clear to the reader. No specific boyfriend or girlfriend is used in your sonnet. If your sonnet is about love, keep it general, please.
____ 10 points
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- The sonnet is neatly hand- written or typed
- The rubric is stapled to the assignment
__________ 20 points
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The sonnet uses correct grammar and spelling ________ 30 points
TOTAL Points ______________________ Grade A B C D F
