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Creative Writing Rubric

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry.

Rubric Code: RBBX3C

By abeinstructor

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Creative Writing Assignment
	Exceeds Standards 3 pts	Meets Standards 2 pts	Almost Meets Standards 1 pts
Creativity	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Almost Meets Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas.
Word Choice	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Mostly strong words and descriptions throughout. Some words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, some word choices could improve.
Fluidity	Exceeds Standards There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied throughout piece.	Meets Standards There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is usually varied.	Almost Meets Standards An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.