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Narrative Poetry 
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Rubric Code: L2XXX78
By beeloved
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Narrative Poetry
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Descriptive Language Including precise word choice

Excellent

Includes rhythm, uses figurative language (personification, similes and/or metaphors), vivid word choice (colourful adjectives, action verbs), and lively dialogue
Good

Includes rhythm, uses some figurative language (personification, similes and/or metaphors), some vivid word choice (colourful adjectives, action verbs), and dialogue.
Fair

Includes rhythm, and attempts to use some figurative language (personification, similes and/or metaphors), some vivid word choice (colourful adjectives, action verbs), and dialogue.
Poor

Includes rhythm, but attempts to use figurative language, vivid words, and dialogue is limited.
Meaning and Originality

Excellent

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Good

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.
Fair

Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of clichés.
Poor

Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are impersonal or unoriginal.
Grammar

Excellent

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Good

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

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Poor

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Organised - Transitions

Excellent

Broken into stanzas, organized in chronological order, and transitions from stanza to stanza are smooth and clear.
Good

Broken into stanzas, organized in chronological order, and transitions are evident.
Fair

Broken into stanzas and organised in chronological order.
Poor

Broken into stanzas.
Narration & Fluency

Excellent

Contains a beginning, middle, and end and flows smoothly with easy to read expression.
Good

Contains a beginning, middle, and end and is fairly smooth and easy to read.
Fair

Contains a beginning, middle, and end but is not consistently smooth to read.
Poor

Does not contain a beginning, middle or end and/or does not flow smoothly.



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