iRubric: Creative Writing Poetry Rubric

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

The poem demonstrates some creativity, but some ideas or phrases are repetitive or impersonal.

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

The poem uses little or no concrete or sensory language; does not paint a picture in the reader's mind. Poet "tells" rather than "shows."

The poem uses some concrete language to help the reader understand the emotions being expressed. Some images may be vague or trite.

The poet consistently incorporates concrete language into the poem to help the reader feel the emotions being expressed.

Five or more grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or usage errors.

Two to four grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or usage errors.

No more than one grammatical, spelling, punctuation, or usage error.