iRubric: Writing Poetry Rubric

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Writing Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric Used for grading poems written by students. Rubric Code: E84B5B By Fran66 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Enter rubric title Original Poem
	Exceeding Expectations 25 pts	Meeting Expectations 20 pts	Approaching Expectations 15 pts	Below Expectations 10 pts
Meaning and Originality	Exceeding Expectations Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Meeting Expectations Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	Approaching Expectations Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	Below Expectations Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Figurative language	Exceeding Expectations The poem uses various similes and metaphors	Meeting Expectations The poem uses at least one simile and metaphor	Approaching Expectations The poem uses one simile or metaphor	Below Expectations The poem does not contain a simile or metaphor
Grammar	Exceeding Expectations Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Meeting Expectations A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Approaching Expectations The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Below Expectations There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Illustration and neatness	Exceeding Expectations The illustration is very creative and original. The poem is written neatly and legibly.	Meeting Expectations The illustration shows thought and some creativity. The poem is written somewhat neatly and is legible.	Approaching Expectations The illustration is original, but lacks in detail. Neatness and legibility are minimal.	Below Expectations Illustration appears to be thoughtless and rushed. Poem is barely legible and is not neatly written.