Exceptional quality; above average
4 pts
Acceptable quality; average
3 pts
Fair quality; below average
2 pts
Poor quality; Redo needed
1 pts
Student has typed poem or written neatly in ink. Writing is neat and clearly legible.
Student shows work of editing or revision regarding word choice and content
Student uses interesting word choices and other poetic devices to accurately show personality, behavior, and interests of the character or topic of the poem.
The qualities of the character or topic of poem are clearly depicted. The personality, behavior, and interests of the character or topic of the poem are obvious.