iRubric: Free Verse Poem rubric

Finished poem lacks imagery. The writing tells the reader what happened, but the writer needs to work at including sensory details so the reader can see it, hear it, and feel it as if he or she were there.

The reader can begin to imagine the experience in his or her mind. More sensory details would allow the reader to experience this more completely.

The finished poem has a few sections that are filled with sensory details that create vivid images in the reader's mind. The writer also used various crafting techniques to enhance the meaning of the poem in a few spots.

The finished poem is full of imagery; the reader can see it, hear it, feel it. The writer also used various crafting techniques throughout to enhance the meaning of the poem.