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Creative Writing Rubric

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

Rubric Code: UXX5XX6

By bceliano

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Creative Writing Assignment
	Exceeds Standards 100 pts	Meets Standards 90 pts	Almost Meets Standards 80 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 70 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 but style is mostly uninspired.	Does Not Meet Standards Writing contains many no new ideas and an uninspired style.
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Standards Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Meets Standards There are a few spelling and grammar errors; however, it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Almost Meets Standards Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Does Not Meet Standards There are many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices; however, many words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout and many words misused.
Format	Exceeds Standards The format of the assignment is correct. Meets page/line length. Appropriate Font/Size/Margins/ Heading.	Meets Standards The format of the assignment is almost correct. Almost meets page/line length. Mostly appropriate Font/Size/Margins/ Heading.	Almost Meets Standards The format of the assignment is not fully correct. Doesn't fully meets page/line length. Not appropriate Font/Size/Margins/ Heading.	Does Not Meet Standards No proper format of the assignment. Doesn't meet page/line length. Not appropriate Font/Size/Margins/ Heading.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work/design.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work/design.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work/design.	Does Not Meet Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details/design.

Keywords:

creative writing, poetry, prose

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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