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Writing Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric Used for grading poems written by students. Rubric Code: Q224A67 By mrassaad Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Poetry
	Exceeding Standards 4 pts	Meeting Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exceeding Standards Poem is very creative and original. It is very evident that the poet put a high amount of thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Meeting Standards Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put considerable thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Approaching Standards Poem is somewhat creative and original. It is evident that the poet put some thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Below Standards Poem is not creative and original. It is evident that the poet put limited thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Word Choice and main idea	Exceeding Standards The poem uses many precise, vivid and descriptive words to develop a main idea or message.	Meeting Standards The poem uses several descriptive words to develop a main idea or message.	Approaching Standards The poem uses general or ordinary terms to develop a main idea or message.	Below Standards The poem uses general or ordinary terms to describe the object; the words do not develop a main idea or message.
Organization/Spelling	Exceeding Standards The sequencing of words and phrases is logical and the reader is able to follow the ordering of ideas easily.There are no spelling errors.	Meeting Standards The sequencing of words and phrases is somewhat logical, and the reader is able to follow the ordering of ideas with minimal effort. There are very few spelling errors.	Approaching Standards The sequencing of words and phrases is very confusing, and the reader may need to use his or her own knowledge to determine the ordering of ideas. There are some spelling errors.	Below Standards The sequencing of words and phrases is random. The reader can find no evidence of thoughtful ordering of ideas. There are numerous spelling errors.
Generating Ideas	Exceeding Standards The poem involves reader's senses, emotions, and imagination. The theme is evident.	Meeting Standards The poem involves the reader's senses, emotions, and/or imagination. Some inconsistencies remain.	Approaching Standards The poem rarely involves the reader's senses, imagination, or emotions. Lacks a clear theme or mood.	Below Standards The poem never involves the reader's senses, imagination, or emotions. Lacks a clear theme or mood.