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Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric "Where I'm From" Poetry Use for grading poems written by students. Rubric Code: L35W88 By valarieanne Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Enter rubric title Personal Poetry
	Exceeding Standards 25 pts	Meeting Standards 20 pts	Approaching Standards 18 pts	Below Standards 15 pts
Meaning and Originality How much thought went into the writing? How well are ideas and emotions conveyed?	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.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful and creative. Some phrases or ideas may need to be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	Approaching Standards Most of the poem is creative, but work appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	Below Standards Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Imagery Does the poet employ images to bring ideas and emotions to life?	Exceeding Standards Imagery is used throughout the poem; images bring ideas and emotions to life for the reader.	Meeting Standards Imagery is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	Approaching Standards Imagery is used only once or twice in the poem.	Below Standards There is no imagery in the poem.
Grammar Does the poem employ proper use of spelling, grammar, and punctuation?	Exceeding Standards Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	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.	Approaching Standards The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Below Standards There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Figurative Language Does the poet employ metaphor, simile, or personification?	Exceeding Standards Figurative language is used consistently, helping to bring ideas and emotions to life for the reader.	Meeting Standards Figurative language is used in some part of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	Approaching Standards Figurative language is used only once or twice in the poem, or is employed throughout the poem but is not very effective.	Below Standards Figurative language is not used in this poem.