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Writing Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric Used for grading biopoems. Rubric Code: FX4C28B By mightymst Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Biopoem 20 points possible
	Exceeding Standards 5 pts	Meeting Standards 4 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Meaning 30 pts	Exceeding Standards Poem is creative and thoughtful. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words to bring deeper meaning to their ideas and emotions.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	Approaching Standards Most of the poem is meaningful, but appears to be rushed. The poem shows potential for deeper meaning if slowed down.	Below Standards Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed.
Sensory Details 30 pts	Exceeding Standards Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion make the poem come alive.	Meeting Standards Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions.	Approaching Standards Some use of image, idea, or emotion are present in the poem.	Below Standards It is difficult for the reader to visualize image or emotion.
Form 30 pts	Exceeding Standards The poem is complete and follows the proper form for a biopoem.	Meeting Standards The poem is written in its proper form with a few mistakes.	Approaching Standards The poem is somewhat written in its proper form.	Below Standards The poem is not written in its proper form.
Originality 10 pts	Exceeding Standards Poem is original. The poet uniquely conveyed his/her ideas and emotions.	Meeting Standards Poem is creative with mostly fresh ideas. Some lines could be reworded to bring about complete originality.	Approaching Standards The poet uses redundancy or cliches instead of fresh ideas.	Below Standards Work is very repetitive and ideas are unoriginal.