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Creative Writing Rubric Creative Writing Rubric A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry. Rubric Code: HXX9WA3 By mmanley1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Failing 0 pts	Below Average 1 pts	Average 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts	Outstanding 4 pts
Creativity	Failing Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.	Below Average Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Average Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Excellent Writing is creative. Ideas and style is imaginative. Excellent writing.	Outstanding Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.
Spelling and Grammar	Failing There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.	Below Average Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Average There are a multiple spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Excellent There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Outstanding Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.
Word Choice	Failing Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.	Below Average Few strong words and descriptions. Average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Average Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Excellent Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Outstanding Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.
Organization and Development	Failing No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.	Below Average Limited creativity. Little ttempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Average Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Excellent Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Outstanding Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.