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Poetry Rubric 
Writing Poetry Rubric
A generic rubric used to grade poetry written in middle school.
Rubric Code: HX94396
By sueshively
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Standards

1 pts

Approaching Standards

2 pts

Meeting Standards

3 pts

Exceeding Standards

4 pts

Meaning and Originality

Below Standards

Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Approaching Standards

Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.
Meeting Standards

Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.
Exceeding Standards

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Sensory Details

Below Standards

Difficult to visualize image or emotion
Approaching Standards

Some use of image, idea, or emotion
Meeting Standards

Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions
Exceeding Standards

Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion make the poem come alive.
Form

Below Standards

The poem is not written in its proper form. (Syllable pattern, rhyme scheme, stanza count, etc.)
Approaching Standards

The poem is somewhat written in its proper form.(Syllable pattern, rhyme scheme, stanza count, etc.)
Meeting Standards

The poem is written in its proper form with a minor mistake. (Syllable count, rhyme scheme, stanza count, etc.)
Exceeding Standards

The poem is complete and follows its intended form. (Syllable pattern, rhyme scheme, stanza count, etc.)
Conventions

Below Standards

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Approaching Standards

The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Meeting Standards

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Exceeding Standards

Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Appearance

Below Standards

Appearance shows very little artistry, creativity, or neatness; appears more of a rough draft than a finished copy.
Approaching Standards

Limited amount of artistry, creativity, or neatness. Some effort shown to make it look finished.
Meeting Standards

Appearance could show a greater amount of artistry, creativity, or neatness.
Exceeding Standards

Appearance of poem displays artistry, creativity, and neatness (no smudges, tears, etc., and is placed proportionately on the page.



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