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Writing Poetry Rubric

Writing Poetry Rubric "Where I'm From" Poetry

Used for grading poems written by students.

Rubric Code: T2756C

By emurphy1

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Public Rubric

Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Limerick Poetry
	Exceeding Standards (N/A)	Meeting Standards (N/A)	Below Standards (N/A)
Idea and Word Choice 40 pts Poem is Non-sensical and word choice conveys meaning	Exceeding Standards Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas. Poem is non-sensical in nature.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful and creative. Meaning could be clearer with a couple different word choices to convey humor and meaning.	Below Standards Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. The work does not have a no-sensical feel and does not follow the Limerick guidelines.
Organization 40 pts Poem has all 5 characteristics of a Limerick poem	Exceeding Standards Imagery is used throughout the poem. the images make the poem come alive for the reader. All 5 characteristics are present and well executed	Meeting Standards Imagery is used . 1 or 2 of the 5 characteristics is either not present or poorly executed.	Below Standards There is no imagery in the poem. THe poem is missing 3 or more of the 5 characteristics.
Publishing 10 pts Proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.	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.	Below Standards There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Illustration 10 pts Reflects meaning of poem and is properly formatted.	Exceeding Standards lllustration properly conveys the meaning of the poem and is well formatted on the final version	Meeting Standards Illustration is appropriate to meaning of poem. Formatting or placement of illustration could be better for reader.	Below Standards Illustration does not reflect the meaning of the poem and is poorly formatted.