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Poetry Rubric

This is a rubric for a poem about the change of seasons.

Rubric Code: Q58AB9

By ksnyde16

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Writing Poetry
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Word Usage	4 Student’s use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear and complete picture in the reader’s mind.	3 Student’s use of vocabulary is routine and workable.	2 Student’s use of vocabulary is more telling than showing.	1 Student’s use of vocabulary is very basic.
Language Conventions Spelling, punctuation, grammar.	4 Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	3 A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	2 The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	1 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Figurative/Symbolic Language	4 Imagery and figurative writing is used throughout the poem.	3 Imagery and figurative writing is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	2 Imagery and figurative writing is used only once or twice in the poem.	1 There is no imagery or figurative writing in the poem.
Meaning and Originality	4 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	3 Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	2 Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	1 Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
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