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Free Verse Poetry Rubric 
Free Verse Poetry Rubric
This is a rubric for the Free verse Poem
Rubric Code: XX7CA2C
By FullerK
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Strong Understanding

6 pts

Demonstrated Ability

5 pts

Beginning to Achieve

4 pts

Needs Some Work

2 pts

Content

Strong Understanding

The content of this
poem is clearly related to the topic. Ideas are very well focused and detail is powerful. This poem engages the reader immediately and
continuously.
Demonstrated Ability

The content of this
poem relates to the
topic well. Ideas are
focused and clear to
the reader. Sufficient
is included. This poem engages the reader.
Beginning to Achieve

The content of this
poem relates to the
topic only minimally. The focus is not clear and ideas are not well developed. Detail is not always relevant. The reader is only partially engaged.
Needs Some Work

The content of this poem does not relate to the topic. The focus
is not clear, ideas are not connected and do not develop. Detail is
not present, or is not effective. The reader is rarely engaged in this poem.
Style

Strong Understanding

The writer's voice is
clearly apparent in this poem. Strong vocabulary has been
chosen with care.
Poetic devices and
language are used
with flair. No errors
are evident.
Demonstrated Ability

The writer's voice is
emerging and evident. Vocabulary is original. Poetic devices and language are used for effect. Only minimal errors are evident.
Beginning to Achieve

This writer is
struggling with the
concept of voice, but
attempts originality.
Vocabulary is limited.
Poetic devices and
language are attempted.
Some errors are
evident.
Needs Some Work

There is little or no evidence of the writer in this poem. The writer has difficulty understanding the genre of poetry. Poetic devices and language are not attempted. Many errors are evident.
Grammar

Strong Understanding

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Demonstrated Ability

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Beginning to Achieve

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Needs Some Work

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Attractiveness

Strong Understanding

The poem is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to enhance the content of the poem
Demonstrated Ability

The poem is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to support the content of the poem.
Beginning to Achieve

The poem is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Does not enhance or detract from the content of the poem.
Needs Some Work

The poem is distractingly messy or very poorly designed.



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  • Poem, poetry, free verse

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