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Poetry Writing Rubric Novel Project Rubric A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry. Rubric Code: RX9CW7X By Naturegirl Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Creative Writing Assignment
	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Almost Meets Standards 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 1 pts
Creativity and Word Choice	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly ordinary. Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, some words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Writing contains many cliche ideas and a basic style. Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices or many words misused.
Poetic Form and Unity	Exceeds Standards There is a strong sense of poetic form. All necessary elements are included.Strongly unified.	Meets Standards There is a good sense of poetic form. Most of the necessary elements are included. Mostly unified.	Almost Meets Standards Form is more prosaic than poetic. Some of the necessary elements might be included. Unity falters.	Does Not Meet Standards Prose form versus poetic form. Few elements are included. Unity falters making ideas difficult to follow.
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Standards Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Meets Standards There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Almost Meets Standards Poor spelling and grammar interfere with the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Does Not Meet Standards Many spelling and grammar errors make it difficult to comprehend the meaning.