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Writing Poetry Rubric

Used for grading poems written by students.

Rubric Code: L2AB67

By chiguiro

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Poetry Writing
	Exceeds or Meets Expectations 4 pts	Approaching 2 pts	Below 1 pts	Total (N/A)
Impact	Exceeds or Meets Expectations Poet succeeds in conveying ideas, emotions, and/or themes in a compelling and fresh way that is pleasing to read.	Approaching Most of the poem is creative, but misses the mark, pehaps due to redundancy or the use of cliches.	Below Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is repetitive, and ideas are of limited interest.	Total
Figurative Devices	Exceeds or Meets Expectations The poet has effectively used rhyme, imagery, similes, metaphors, and any other form of figurative language to create mood and meaning.	Approaching Effectiveness of figurative language is limited.	Below Figuative devices not employed or little of importance is communicated through use of them.	Total
Writer's Decision: Structure	Exceeds or Meets Expectations Structure corresponds to the identified form chosen. Rhyme scheme is indicated, and form is justified using appropriate terms.	Approaching Structure is lacking some of the elements of the chosen form and/or justification is inadequate or inaccurate.	Below The poem does not resemble the chosen form and or justification is incoherent.	Total
Writer's Decision: Author's Purpose	Exceeds or Meets Expectations Purpose is clear and justified. Poet reflects on inspiration and the process of writing the poem and any challenges faced. Most important element(s) of figurative language used identified and explained in appropriate terms.	Approaching Criteria for writer's decision somewhat addressed, or, paragraphing, sequencing, and development of ideas for writer's purpose lack coherence and/or unity.	Below Criteria for writer's decision only minimally addressed, if at all.	Total