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Sonnet Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric Used for grading poems written by students. Rubric Code: FX533C2 By GDixon02 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Sonnet Writing
	Snaps All Around 4 pts	3 Snaps 3 pts	2 Snaps 2 pts	Silent Clap 1 pts
Meaning and Originality	Snaps All Around Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	3 Snaps Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	2 Snaps Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	Silent Clap Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Sensory Details	Snaps All Around Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion make the poem come alive.	3 Snaps Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions	2 Snaps Some use of image, idea, or emotion	Silent Clap Difficult to visualize image or emotion
Form	Snaps All Around The poem is complete and follows its intended form of a sonnet. 14 Lines with an ABAB rhyme scheme.	3 Snaps The poem is written in its proper forms with a few mistakes. Doesn't fully follow ABAB format.	2 Snaps The poem is somewhat written in its proper form. Doesn't fully follow ABAB format AND the rhythm is off.	Silent Clap The poem is not written in its proper form. Has several mistakes. Doesn't follow rules of Sonnet writing.
Grammar	Snaps All Around Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	3 Snaps A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	2 Snaps The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Silent Clap There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.