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Free Verse Poetry Rubric Free Verse Poetry Rubric This is a rubric for the Free verse Poem Rubric Code: EX7342A By Jaded7 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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Content	4 The content of this poem is clearly related to the topic. Ideas are very well focused and detail is powerful. This poem engages the reader immediately and continuously.	3 The content of this poem relates to the topic well. Ideas are focused and clear to the reader. Sufficient detail is included. This poem engages the reader.	2 The content of this poem relates to the topic only minimally. The focus is not clear and ideas are not well developed. Detail is not always relevant. The reader is only partially engaged.	1 The content of this poem does not relate to the topic. The focus is not clear, ideas are not connected and do not develop. Detail is not present, or is not effective. The reader is rarely engaged in this poem.
Style	4 The writer's voice is clearly apparent in this poem. Strong vocabulary has been chosen with care. Poetic devices and language are used with flair. No errors are evident.	3 The writer's voice is emerging and evident. Vocabulary is original. Poetic devices and language are used for effect. Only minimal errors are evident.	2 This writer is struggling with the concept of voice, but attempts originality. Vocabulary is limited.Poetic devices and language are attempted. Some errors are evident.	1 There is little or no evidence of the writer in this poem. The writer has difficulty understanding the genre of poetry. Poetic devices and language are not attempted. Many errors are evident.
Grammar	4 Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	3 A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	2 The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	1 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Attractiveness	4 The poem is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to enhance the content of the poem	3 The poem is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to support the content of the poem.	2 The poem is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Does not enhance or detract from the content of the poem.	1 The poem is distractingly messy or very poorly designed.