iRubric: Writing Poetry Rubric

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Writing Poetry Rubric Writing Poetry Rubric Write a poem about a topic of interest to you. Incorporate the elements of poetry we discussed in class. Include at least 2 examples of figurative language. Grammar should be used correctly; if you use slang, the grammar should be appropriate for the topic. Rubric Code: TBC427 By twilson07 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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	Exceeding Standards 16 pts	Meeting Standards 14 pts	Approaching Standards 12 pts	Below Standards 10 pts
Meaning and Originality 25 %	Exceeding Standards Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.	Meeting Standards Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	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.	Below Standards Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Figurative/Symbolic Language 15 %	Exceeding Standards Imagery is used throughout the poem. the images make the poem come alive for the reader.	Meeting Standards Imagery is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	Approaching Standards Imagery is used only once or twice in the poem.	Below Standards There is no imagery in the poem.
Grammar 10 %	Exceeding Standards Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Meeting Standards A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	Approaching Standards The poet's intended meaning is confused by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	Below Standards There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Punctuation is used incorrectly.
Title 0 %	Exceeding Standards Creative title 2 points	Meeting Standards Includes title	Approaching Standards	Below Standards No title