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Writing Poetry Rubric

Writing Poetry Rubric "I Am" poem

Used for grading poems written by students.

Rubric Code: V544X8

By jfdonnelly

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Original Poem
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
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.
Word Choice	4 Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.	3 Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.	2 Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.	1 Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Flow & Rhythm (Sentence fluency)	4 All sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis.	3 Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand.	2 Most sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but several are stiff and awkward or are difficult to understand.	1 The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
Adding Personality (Voice)	4 The writer seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."	3 The writer seems to be drawing on knowledge or experience, but there is some lack of ownership of the topic.	2 The writer relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.	1 The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.
Grammar	4 Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each 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 confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	1 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Turnitin.com	4 Poem is submitted to turnitin.com on time.	3 Poem is submitted to turnitin.com one day late,	2 Poem is submitted to turnitin.com two or more days late.	1 Poem is not submitted to turnitin.com. This will result in a zero on the whole assignment.

Keywords:

Poem, poetry, middle school, writing

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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