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Name Poetry Name Poetry Name Poetry Rubric Rubric Code: N2WW583 By Kthomasgisd Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Name Poetry Rubric
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Super 4 pts
Meaning and Originality	Needs Improvement The poem is not creative, and appears to be rushed. This is evident in too obvious meaning and a lack of originality.	Developing The poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	Good Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	Super Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and innovatively conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Form	Needs Improvement Poem strays significantly from proper form.	Developing Poem strays somewhat from proper form, but form is still identifiable.	Good Poem is mostly written in the proper forms.	Super Poem is complete and follows its intended form.
Grammar	Needs Improvement The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Developing 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is usually utilized when necessary.	Good 1-2 spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Super Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Visual Appeal	Needs Improvement The poem is acceptably attractive, though it may be a bit messy in terms of design and layout.	Developing The poem is moderately attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	Good The poem is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.	Super The poem is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
Word Choice	Needs Improvement General or ordinary words are used.	Developing Attempts new words with limited success	Good Attempts to use descriptive words to create images. Experiments with new and different words with some success.	Super Precise, original, fresh words are used. Creates vivid images.
Punctuality	Needs Improvement More than 2 days late.	Developing 2 days late.	Good 1 day late.	Super Passed in right on time!