iRubric: Creative Writing Rubric

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Creative Writing Rubric Creative Writing Rubric A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry. Rubric Code: CX32A8X By mlegassi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Creative Writing Assignment
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Creativity	Level 4 Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Level 3 Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Level 2 Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Level 1 Writing contains many undeveloped ideas and an uninspired style.
Spelling and Grammar	Level 4 Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Level 3 There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Level 2 Poor spelling and grammar. Some ideas are difficult to understand.	Level 1 There are many spelling and grammar errors. It is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice	Level 4 Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Level 3 Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Level 2 Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Level 1 Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Structure	Level 4 There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece.	Level 3 There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.	Level 2 An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.	Level 1 No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.
Organization and Development	Level 4 Excellent ideas. Great organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Level 3 Good ideas. Good organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Level 2 Some good ideas. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Level 1 No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.