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Poetry Anthology Grading Rubric 
Rubric Code: A45635
By Miss_G
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 or ZERO marks

1 pts

Points

(N/A)

Overall Presentation

Poems typed or neatly handwritten, 1 poem per page, &
on 8 ½ x 11 white/off white paper, with illustrations.
Excellent

Entire anthology
constructed correctly. Much time and effort went into its creation. Project gives an impression of great neatness, creativity, and care.
Good

Anthology includes
most of the required
elements. Project is neat and shows planning and care.
Satisfactory

Anthology includes
only a few required
elements. More effort and time needed. Project shows some planning and care, but could be neater.
Needs Improvement

Anthology is not
constructed
correctly. Little time and effort evident. Project lacks in neatness and shows little planning.
Points
Cover

Includes a title, author, year,
grade, and a creative illustration.
Excellent

Cover includes all required elements. It is eye-catching, with a creative title.
Good

Cover is missing one
or two required
elements. With more effort, it could be more eye-catching. Title does not reflect the work.
Satisfactory

Cover is missing many required elements. It is messy and title does not reflect the work.
Needs Improvement

Cover is missing all
required elements
OR is not included.
Points
Table of Contents

Includes a title in quotation marks,
Author (when applicable), Type of
poem & poems are in correct order
Excellent

Table of Contents includes all format requirements.
Good

Table of Contents is
missing some of the
format requirements.
Satisfactory

Table of Contents is
missing many of the
format requirements.
Needs Improvement

No Table of Contents
is included in the
collection.
Points
Introduction

1-2 typed paragraph self- reflection about
you as a poet and your anthology.
Excellent

Introduction is correct
length and includes
important information about
you as a poet & your
anthology.
Good

Introduction is not the
correct length
AND/OR includes
some information
about you as a poet &
your anthology.
Satisfactory

Introduction is not the
correct length AND
provides limited
information about you
as a poet & your
anthology.
Needs Improvement

Introduction is
incomplete AND/OR
not included.
Points
Bio Poem

Title:____________________________
Excellent

Poem follows the open template format. Multi-syllable
words have been used that show much thought was put
into the word choice. Poem is extremely creative, uses
precise adjectives & nouns to create vivid images.
Good

Poem follows the open template format, is creative
and uses good word
choice. Some precise
adjectives & nouns
were used to create
vivid images.
Satisfactory

Poem follows the line by line template, and/or uses basic
words with few
precise adjectives &
nouns.
Needs Improvement

Poem does not
follow any of the templates. Includes
very basic
descriptive words.
Points
Roach Poem

Title:____________________________
Excellent

Poem has excellent descriptive word choice, written from a cockroach's point of view. Poem displays a clear understanding of imagery and uses at least one simile.
Good

Poem has good word choice and is written from a cockroach's point of view.
Poem shows
some understanding
imagery, and uses at least one simile.
Satisfactory

Poem has adequate word choice and/or may not be written from a cockroach's point of view.
Poem shows little understanding of
imagery, and/or does not use at least one simile.
Needs Improvement

Poem has poor word choice and/or may not be written from a cockroach's point of view.
Poem shows no understanding of
imagery, and does not use one simile.
Points
Original Poems (2)

Title #1______________

Title #2
________________
Excellent

Poems follow consistent format
and contain the minimum number of lines. Poems
have excellent word choice, vivid comparisons, and the
flow between stanzas is clear. Poems display a clear understanding of
poetic devices (see
vocabulary list for devices).
Good

Poems follow consistent format and contain the minimum number
of lines. Poems have
good word choice
and comparisons.
The flow between stanzas is usually
clear. Poems show
some understanding
of poetic devices.
Satisfactory

Poems follow consistent format with most lines
completed correctly.
Poems have adequate
word choice and
somewhat vivid
comparisons. The
flow between
stanzas is somewhat disconnected.
Shows little
understanding of
poetic devices.
Needs Improvement

Poems do not utilize
consistent format and
may not contain the
minimum number of
lines. Poems have
poor word choice. There is little to no
flow between
stanzas. Shows no
understanding of
poetic devices.
Points
Haiku

Title:____________________________
Excellent

Poem follows the 5-7-5 syllable pattern and makes sense. Poem reflects
something in nature or seasons in an original way. Uses vivid and interesting
words that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind.
Good

Poem has the correct
number of syllables
and makes sense.
Poem reflects something in nature
or seasons in a
somewhat original
way. Some vivid and
words are used that
draw pictures in the
reader's mind.
Satisfactory

Poem has the correct
number of syllables in
1-2 lines and makes
sense. Poem reflects something in nature or seasons, but not in an original way. Uses words that
communicate clearly,
but the writing lacks
variety, punch or flair.
Needs Improvement

Poem does not
follow the 5-7-5
syllable pattern on
any line and does not reflect something in nature or seasons. Uses a limited vocabulary that does not capture the reader's interest.
Points
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Excellent

Anthology contains correct grammar, punctuation, and
there are no spelling
mistakes.
Good

Anthology contains a
couple grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling mistakes.
Satisfactory

Anthology contains
quite a few grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling mistakes.
Needs Improvement

Anthology contains
many grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling mistakes.
Points
Song Choice and Analysis

Marks as per analysis sheet
Excellent

Song has vivid lyrics with substance. All Poetry Response Questions answered thoughtfully and in detail.
Good

Song has good lyrics with some substance. All Poetry Response Questions answered thoughtfully and in some detail.
Satisfactory

Song has adequate lyrics with some substance. Most Poetry Response Questions answered thoughtfully and in some detail.
Needs Improvement

Song has poor lyrics with little substance. Poetry Response Questions answered with little to no detail.
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