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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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  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



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  • poetry, poem, theme, tone, voice, form, diction, imagery, figurative, language

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