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Poetry Writing Rubric

Writing Poetry Rubric

Used for grading poems written by students.

Rubric Code: SX598CA

By ruthmbuck

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Exceeding Standards 4 pts	Meeting Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exceeding Standards Poem is creative and original. It is obvious that the poet put thought into their words and has communicated their ideas and emotions well.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may need clarification, but the overall product is carefully written.	Approaching Standards Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed or very simplistic.	Below Standards Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Imagery	Exceeding Standards Vivid, detailed images and strong emotion make the poem come alive.	Meeting Standards Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions.	Approaching Standards Some use of image, idea, or emotion. Needs to put more thought into vocabulary needed to create an image/feeling for the reader.	Below Standards Difficult to visualize image or emotion
Form	Exceeding Standards The poem is complete and follows its intended form.	Meeting Standards The poem is written in its proper forms with a few mistakes.	Approaching Standards The poem is somewhat written in its proper form.	Below Standards The poem is not written in its proper form.
Grammar	Exceeding Standards Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Meeting Standards A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Approaching Standards The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Below Standards There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.