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Free Verse Poetry Rubric 
Free Verse Poetry Rubric
This is a rubric for the Free verse Poem
Rubric Code: VXBA6AW
By cmc36905
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Strong Understanding

6 pts

Demonstrated Ability

5 pts

Beginning to Achieve

4 pts

Needs Some Work

2 pts

Content

Strong Understanding

The content of this <BR>
poem is clearly related to the topic. Ideas are very well focused and detail is powerful. This poem engages the reader immediately and <BR>
continuously.
Demonstrated Ability

The content of this <BR>
poem relates to the <BR>
topic well. Ideas are <BR>
focused and clear to <BR>
the reader. Sufficient <BR>
is included. This poem engages the reader.
Beginning to Achieve

The content of this <BR>
poem relates to the <BR>
topic only minimally. The focus is not clear and ideas are not well developed. Detail is not always relevant. The reader is only partially engaged.
Needs Some Work

The content of this poem does not relate to the topic. The focus <BR>
is not clear, ideas are not connected and do not develop. Detail is <BR>
not present, or is not effective. The reader is rarely engaged in this poem.
Grammar

Strong Understanding

Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Demonstrated Ability

A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Beginning to Achieve

The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Needs Some Work

There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Attractiveness

Strong Understanding

The poem is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to enhance the content of the poem
Demonstrated Ability

The poem is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. Serves to support the content of the poem.
Beginning to Achieve

The poem is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. Does not enhance or detract from the content of the poem.
Needs Some Work

The poem is distractingly messy or very poorly designed.
Tone

Strong Understanding

Student has identified the tone of their poem and their identification is accurate.
Demonstrated Ability

Student has identified the tone of their poem but their identification is not complete.
Beginning to Achieve

The student has identified the tone of their poem but the tone is not accurate.
Needs Some Work

Student did not identify the tone of their poem.
Literary Devices

Strong Understanding

The student has chosen three literary devices. The devices are correctly identified and are used in their poem.
Demonstrated Ability

The student has chosen three literary devices. Two of the devices are used in the poem.
Beginning to Achieve

The student has identified one literary device and used it in their poem.
Needs Some Work

The poem shows no evidence of the use of literary devices.
Length

Strong Understanding

The poem is at least ten lines long.
Demonstrated Ability

The poem is at least eight lines long.
Beginning to Achieve

The poem is at least six lines long.
Needs Some Work

The poem is four lines long or less.



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  • Poem, poetry, free verse

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