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Original Poem Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: L2W633A
By gabrielbc
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Below Expectations

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Literary Elements (Imagery, Tone)

Exceeds Expectations

Imagery, diction, and tone are concrete and appeal to multiple senses. The poem personifies thoughtful descriptive language, interesting imagery, and an appropriate tone according to the poet's intent. Memorable and thought-provoking.
Meets Expectations

Some concrete images arise in the reader's mind. The poem is good, but not memorable. A cursory usage of descriptive language with more than two appeals to the senses.
Needs Improvement

Imagery, diction, and tone are somewhat interesting. Few senses are realized in the language of the poem. The poem is somewhat thought out. Tone is somewhat developed, yet not strong enough to be truly memorable.
Below Expectations

Usage of imagery, diction, and tone are used sparingly. Few, if any, senses are used to create concrete images. Tone is minimally used.
Incomplete

The use of imagery, tone, and diction are used minimally. Senses are minimally used to create images. Tone is either off or not present.
Originality

Exceeds Expectations

Poem has engaging ideas. It is evident that the poet put thought into the diction and was innovative in conveying the ideas and emotions of the poem. Planning, feedback, and pre-writing were used to develop and grow the final draft.
Meets Expectations

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written. Planning, feedback, and pre-writing were used to develop the final draft.
Needs Improvement

Poem shows a fair amount of originality and thoughtfulness, yet it is sprinkled with cliche ideas/idioms. Planning and feedback were taken into account.
Below Expectations

Poem uses a minimal amount of voice and originality. Pre-writing was used, but planning and feedback were used minimally.
Incomplete

There is little voice or originality. Planning, feedback, and pre-writing were not taken into account.
Mechanics

Exceeds Expectations

No punctuation or spelling errors. Shows a strong grasp of poetic language through creative use of punctuation.
Meets Expectations

Few grammatical errors that do not distract the reader. Punctuation is congruent with the tone of the poem.
Needs Improvement

There are minimal grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Below Expectations

There are multiple grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
Incomplete

There are many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. Work appears to not have been proofread or spellchecked before submitting.
Style and Form

Exceeds Expectations

Poem follows a form and style worked on during the workshop and revision process.
Meets Expectations

Poem mostly follow the form and style discussed during the workshop and revisions.
Needs Improvement

Poem has some inconsistencies with form and style that strays from what was discussed during the workshop and revisions.
Below Expectations

Poem has multiple inconsistencies with form and style. The poem does not use some of the strategies discussed during the workshop and revisions.
Incomplete

Poem has numerous inconsistencies with form and style, and uses minimal support from the workshop and revisions.



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