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Writing Poetry Rubric 
Writing Poetry Rubric
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2.D Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. CCSS.ELA.W.11-12.3.D Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. CCSS.ELA.W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Rubric Code: PXXWAC4
By rhevner
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Writing Poetry
  Exceeding Standards

(N/A)

Meeting Standards

(N/A)

Approaching Standards

(N/A)

Below Standards

(N/A)

Meaning and Originality

15 points
Exceeding Standards

Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into his or her words and uniquely conveyed his or her ideas and emotions.

15 points
Meeting Standards

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

13-14 points
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.

11-12 points
Below Standards

Poem appears to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.

10 points
Sensory Details

15 points
Exceeding Standards

Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion makes the poem come alive.
15 points
Meeting Standards

Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions.

13-14points
Approaching Standards

Some use of image, idea, or emotion

11-12 points
Below Standards

Difficult to visualize image or emotion.

10 points
Form and length requirement

10 points
Exceeding Standards

Poem is complete and follows its intended form. Author delivers a minimum of 24 lines

10 points
Meeting Standards

The poem is written in its proper form with a few mistakes.
24 lines are still present

13-14 points
Approaching Standards

Poem is not in correct form but
24 lines are present

11-12 points
Below Standards

Poem is not in correct form and/ or 24 lines are not present

10 points
Poetic Devices

10 points
Exceeding Standards

Poem demonstrates a clear understanding and noted use of a variety of poetic devices(alliteration, metaphor,personification, repetition, rhyme, simile, 10 points
Meeting Standards

Poem demonstrates a fair understanding and use of a variety of poetic devices (alliteration, metaphor,
personification,repetition, rhyme, simile, etc.).
13-14 points
Approaching Standards

Poem uses several poetic devices repetitively but does not demonstrate a broad understanding of their use in poetry.
11-12 points
Below Standards

Poem shows little evidence or understanding of use of poetic devices.

10 points



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