iRubric: Creative Writing Rubric

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Creative Writing Rubric Creative Writing Rubric A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry. Rubric Code: U9A242 By barnesjba Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Enter rubric title Creative Writing
	Exceeds Standards 6 pts	Meets Standards 5 pts	Almost Meets Standards 4 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 3 pts
Creativity Five literary devices Three imagery/character descriptions	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Almost Meets Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Does Not Meet Standards Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.
Spelling and Grammar	Exceeds Standards Proper use of spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the writing assignment.	Meets Standards There are a few spelling and grammar errors, however it does not take away from the overall quality of the writing assignment.	Almost Meets Standards Poor spelling and grammar muddle the overall effectiveness of this piece.	Does Not Meet Standards There are so many spelling and grammar errors that it is difficult to comprehend the meaning.
Word Choice Six dialogue tags Seven adjectives/adverbs	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work.	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, many words are used inappropriately.	Does Not Meet Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Almost Meets Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Does Not Meet Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.