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Poetry Rubric 
Free-verse Poetry Rubric
Students write a poem about a month featuring figurative language conventions.
Rubric Code: MX4W747
By nschofield
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Free Verse Poem
  Level Four

4 pts

Level Three

3 pts

Level Two

2 pts

Level One

1 pts

Meaning and Originality

Level Four

Poems is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and innovatively conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Level Three

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revised, but the overall product is carefully written.
Level Two

The poem is creative, but appears to be rushed or used little effort. This is evident in the poet's lack of organization or random ideas.
Level One

Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are impersonal or unoriginal.
Figurative Language

Level Four

Poem uses 3 or more different types of figurative language discussed in class.
Level Three

Poem has 2-3 different figurative language discussed in class.
Level Two

Poem has 1-2 different figurative language discussed in class. Or uses the same poetic device throughout.
Level One

Poem does not use figurative language or any poetic devices discussed in class.
Sensory Details

Level Four

Poem has 3 or more examples of descriptive language using words that create a visual of the five senses. (see, hear, touch, taste, smell)
Level Three

Poem has 2-3 examples of descriptive language using words that create a visual of the five senses. (see, hear, touch, taste, smell)
Level Two

Poem has 1-2 examples of descriptive language using words that create a visual of the five senses. (see, hear, touch, taste, smell)
Level One

Poem does not use examples of descriptive language using words that create a visual of the five senses. (see, hear, touch, taste, smell)
Poetry Organization

Level Four

Poem is clearly organized like a poem with stanzas, and line breaks which create rhythm and make the poem interesting and thoughtful.
Level Three

Poem is mostly organized like a poem with some stanzas and a few rhythmic line breaks that make the poem interesting.
Level Two

Poem is organized more like a paragraph or list with some stanzas but little rhythm.
Level One

Poem is not organized like a poem and has no rhythm.
Grammar

Level Four

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Level Three

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Level Two

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Level One

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Independence

Level Four

The student required little to no assistance from the teacher in drafting and revising except for a few spelling errors.
Level Three

The student required some teacher assistance in drafting and/or revising, but for the most part, the student created the poem independently.
Level Two

The student had difficulty with drafting and revising the poem. The teacher guided the student through at least half of the poem.
Level One

The student was unable to grasp the concept and required guidance throughout the drafting and revising process. The teacher had to help write most of the poem.



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