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Creative Writing Poetry Rubric-Grade 8
Writing Poetry Rubric
Used for grading poems written by students.
Rubric Code:
W397WA
By
mumana
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Creative Writing Poetry Rubric
100 %
Exceptional
10 pts
Proficient
9 pts
Acceptable
8 pts
Not acceptable
7 pts
Meaning and Originality
10 pts
Exceptional
Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.
Proficient
Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.
Acceptable
Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.
Not acceptable
Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.
Theme
10 pts
Exceptional
The poem has a clear, controlling idea. Its theme is clear and identifiable.
Proficient
The poem has a fairly clear idea. Its theme is fairly clear.
Acceptable
The poem does not have a clear idea. The theme is somewhat clear.
Not acceptable
The poem's idea is not clear at all. The theme is not identifiable.
Sensory Details
10 pts
Exceptional
Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion make the poem come alive.
Proficient
Clear sensory images are used to portray ideas or emotions.
Acceptable
Some use of image, idea, or emotion.
Not acceptable
Difficult to visualize image or emotion.
Form
10 pts
Exceptional
The poem is complete and follows its intended form.
Proficient
The poem is written in its proper form with a few mistakes.
Acceptable
The poem is somewhat written in its proper form.
Not acceptable
The poem is not written in its proper form.
Grammar
10 pts
Exceptional
Proper use of English spelling and grammar is used consistently throughout each poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Proficient
A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Acceptable
The poet's intended meaning is confusing by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.
Not acceptable
There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poems difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.
Format
10 pts
Exceptional
Complies with all the requirements listed in the directions of the project.
Proficient
Complies with almost all the requirements listed in the directions.
Acceptable
Complies with some of the requirements listed in the directions.
Not acceptable
Complies with less than 75% of the requirements listed in the directions.
Neatness
10 pts
Exceptional
Poem is typed, not wrinkled, and easy to read. It was done with pride.
Proficient
Poem is typed, clean, not wrinkled and is easy to read. It was done with care.
Acceptable
Poem is typed and is slightly crumpled or slightly stained. It was done with some care.
Not acceptable
Poem is typed and is wrinkled. It appears to have been done in a hurry or stored improperly.
Preparedness
10 pts
Exceptional
The student was completely prepared with the poem on time.
Proficient
Acceptable
Not acceptable
The student was not prepared with the poem on time.
Materials
10 pts
Exceptional
The student provided an extra copy of the poem on time.
Proficient
Acceptable
Not acceptable
The student did not provide an extra copy of the poem on time.
Illustration
10 pts
Exceptional
The student included an illustration with the poem.
Proficient
Acceptable
Not acceptable
The student did not include an illustration with the poem.
Extra Credit
0 pts
Exceptional
The student included a poem for extra credit.
Proficient
Acceptable
Not acceptable
The student did not include a poem for extra credit.
Keywords:
Poem, poetry, middle school, writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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