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Poetry Rubric
Poetry Rubric
This is a rubric for scoring poetry, which breaks certain elements into percentages.
Rubric Code:
T9C973
By
paulonea
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Poetry Rubric
Inadequate
1 pts
Below Expectations
2 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 pts
Theme
Inadequate
there is no attempt to develop the theme or it is unclear, simplistic, cluttered, unoriginal
Below Expectations
there is an attempt to develop the theme though it is unclear or inconsistent
Meets Expectations
the theme is clearly and thoughtfully developed
Exceeds Expectations
the theme is clear, thoughtful, creative, and well developed
Tone
Inadequate
expresses disjointed and superficial or shallow thoughts, feelings, observations about the theme/topic
Below Expectations
expresses a few sound or compelling assertions and feelings about the theme/topic
Meets Expectations
expresses strong thoughts and feelings about the theme/topic
Exceeds Expectations
expresses intense and memorable or haunting thoughts, feelings, and attitudes about the theme/topic, which sound genuine
Voice
Inadequate
unclear, indistinct, or inappropriate
Below Expectations
clear and distinct, but somewhat inconsistent
Meets Expectations
clear, distinct, and consistent
Exceeds Expectations
clear, distinctive, consistent, forceful, and fresh
Diction
Inadequate
contains mostly weak, immature, or ineffective verbs, nouns, adverbs, and adjectives
Below Expectations
contains some ineffective, disconnected, or unnecessary words
Meets Expectations
contains deep, effective, and mature words, but can be more fluid
Exceeds Expectations
uses rich/raw appropriate words which demonstrate careful thought and precision; the piece flows
Imagery/ Figurative Language
Inadequate
weak imagery riddled with cliches
Below Expectations
underdeveloped or immature imagery
Meets Expectations
detailed imagery which connects to the senses and functional figurative language; may be mixing metaphors
Exceeds Expectations
uses provoking/moving imagery and figurative language which serves to reinforce the theme; may use an extended metaphor or "come full circle"
Language Conventions
Inadequate
several major and minor errors interfere with the reader's understanding of the piece
Below Expectations
few major and minor errors occasionally interfere with the reader's understanding
Meets Expectations
a couple of minor errors are evident, which do not interfere with the reader's understanding; this is a solid final draft
Exceeds Expectations
no errors are evident; this piece is ready for publication
Form
Inadequate
inappropriate or clumsy poetic form, such as trite rhyme or ineffective breaks
Below Expectations
inconsistent use of rhyme and line breaks
Meets Expectations
uses poetic form effectively to add to the theme and feel of the piece
Exceeds Expectations
poetic form is sophisticated, creative, and crafty
Keywords:
poetry, poem, theme, tone, voice, form, diction, imagery, figurative, language
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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