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Poetry Rubric 
Poetry Rubric
Use for grading all types of poems written by students.
Rubric Code: F4X3CA
By nwilliams77
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Personal Poetry
  Exceeding Standards

5 pts

Meeting Standards

4.25 pts

Approaching Standards

3.5 pts

Below Standards

2.75 pts

Meaning and Originality

How much thought went into the writing? How well are ideas and emotions conveyed?
Exceeding Standards

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into the words and uniquely conveyed the ideas and emotions.
Meeting Standards

Poem is thoughtful and creative. Some phrases or ideas may need to be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.
Approaching Standards

Most of the poem is creative, but work appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.
Below Standards

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Imagery

Does the poet employ images to bring ideas and emotions to life?
Exceeding Standards

Imagery is used throughout the poem; images bring ideas and emotions to life for the reader.
Meeting Standards

Imagery is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.
Approaching Standards

Imagery is used only once or twice in the poem.
Below Standards

There is no imagery in the poem.
Grammar

Does the poem employ proper use of spelling, grammar, and punctuation?
Exceeding Standards

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Meeting Standards

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

The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Below Standards

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Figurative Language

Does the poet employ metaphor, simile, or personification?
Exceeding Standards

Figurative language is used consistently, helping to bring ideas and emotions to life for the reader.
Meeting Standards

Figurative language is used in some part of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.
Approaching Standards

Figurative language is used only once or twice in the poem, or is employed throughout the poem but is not very effective.
Below Standards

Figurative language is not used in this poem.
Form

How well does the poet follow the guidelines for each type of poem written?
Exceeding Standards

Guidelines and formats for the various types of poetry written are followed exactly. Number of lines, rhyme scheme, if any, and purpose are carefully and accurately observed and respected throughout the entire poem.
Meeting Standards

In general, guidelines and formats are accurately observed, with only one minor error evident in one line.
Approaching Standards

Guidelines and formats are ignored no more than twice in two lines.
Below Standards

Guidelines and formats are ignored with more than two errors evident in one or more lines of the poem.



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  • Poem, poetry, middle school, writing

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