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Poetry 2 Rubric Poetry Rubric This is a rubric for a poetry book consisting of several samples of different forms of poetry. Rubric Code: X3B92B By christinehowe Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Writing Poetry
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Word Usage	5 Student’s use of vocabulary is very basic.	10 Student’s use of vocabulary is more telling than showing.	15 Student’s use of vocabulary is routine and workable.	20 Student’s use of vocabulary is precise, vivid, and paints a strong clear and complete picture in the reader’s mind.
Form 4 line stanzas internal rhyme external rhyme	5 Poem is not written in the proper form.	10 Poem is somewhat written in the proper forms.	15 Poem is mostly written in the proper forms.	20 Poem is complete and follows its intended form.
Language Conventions Spelling, punctuation, grammar.	5 There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the poem difficult to understand. Puncutation is used incorrectly.	10 The poet's intended meaning is muddled by several spelling or grammar errors. Punctuation may be misused.	15 A couple of spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.	20 Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the poem. Punctuation is utilized when necessary.
Figurative/Symbolic Language	5 There is no imagery or figurative writing in the poem.	10 Imagery and figurative writing is used only once or twice in the poem.	15 Imagery and figurative writing is used in some of the poem, but does not extend throughout the poem.	20 Imagery and figurative writing is used throughout the poem.
Meaning and Originality	5 Poems appear to be thoughtless or rushed. Work is very repetitive, and ideas are unoriginal.	10 Most of the poem is creative, but appears to be rushed. This is evident in the poet's redundancy or use of cliches.	15 Poem is thoughtful and creative. A couple of phrases or ideas may be revisited, but the overall product is carefully written.	20 Poem is creative and original. It is evident that the poet put thought into their words and uniquely conveyed their ideas and emotions.
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