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Ballad Poetry Rubric 
Ballad Poetry Rubric
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code: M22532X
By TWheat
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Originality and Content

1

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal. Ballad is missing two or more story elements OR does not focus on the required theme OR the "story" does not make sense.
2

Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches. One story element is missing or incomplete, but poem DOES attempt to tell the story.
3

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. All story elements are present and the poem tells the story.
4

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions. Poem tells a complete and coherent story.
Sensory Details

1

Difficult to visualize image OR poetic elements/figurative language missing etirely
2

Some use of poetic elements/figurative language is evident, but elements are not successful in helping to convey ideas or evoke emotion
3

Poetic elements/figurative language used to convey ideas or evoke emotions
4

Vivid, original poetic elements/figurative language convey detailed images and evoke intensely felt emotion making the poem come alive.
Form

1

The poem is not written in its proper form. Has several mistakes. Doesn't follow rules of Ballad writing. Poem is 4 or fewer lines long
2

The poem is somewhat written in its proper form. Doesn't fully follow the rhyme scheme of a ballad AND the sentences are too long/short- rhythm seems off. Poem is 5-6 lines in length
3

The poem is written in its proper forms with a few mistakes. Doesn't fully follow either format of a ballad. Poem contains less than 8 lines
4

The poem is complete and follows its intended form of a ballad. Poem has a MINIMUM of TWELVE lines and either follows an AABB or ABAB rhyme scheme or an ABCB rhyme scheme.
Grammar

1

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly WITHOUT ANY intention.
2

The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused OR intention unclear.
3

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary OR used incorrectly for a clear reason.
4

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary OR used incorrectly for a compelling reason that improves the flow and/or message of the poem.
Presentation

1

Presentation is rushed. The writing is messy, no margin or title are not evident. there are a number of mistakes. There are no graphics.
2

The student has presented their work without much consideration to its appearance. A margin and title is evident. The graphics are not appropriate or do not complement the poem.
3

The student has considered their presentation. The writing is neat, there is a neatly ruled margin and heading. Graphics are complementary.
4

The student has made a big effort in presenting their work in an attractive way. The writing is very neat and tidy. They have decorated their border and illustrated their poem with complementary graphics.



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  • Poem, poetry, middle school, writing

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