Rubric for Poetry Writing
Name: ___________________ Teacher:
Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
Points
1
2
3
4
 
Poetry Elements
Student makes little or ineffective use of poetic elements such as figurative language, rhyme and/or figures of speech.
Student overuses or under uses poetic elements such as figurative language, rhyme and/or figures of speech.
Student makes effective use of poetic elements such as figurative language, rhyme and/or figures of speech.
Student makes outstanding use of poetic elements such as figurative language, rhyme and/or figures of speech.
____
Impact/Voice
The poems are lifeless, mechanical, flat, they do not create an image or try to engage the reader.
The poems try to engage the reader but words and meaning are confusing and inconsistent.
The poems engage the reader most of the time, uses safe pleasing words,and are consistent.
The poems are compelling, engaging, takes risks and reflects interest, words are clear and powerful and fully engages the reader.
____
Form
Does not use any poetic form, and oral reading is difficult.
Uses an incorrect poetic form but parts invite oral reading.
Effectively uses an appropriate poetic form some parts have easy flow and rhythm, and encourages expressive oral reading in places.
Creatively uses a polished appropriate poetic form with cadence, and flow, the structure invites expressive oral reading.
____
Spelling/Conventions
Errors on spelling easy words and basic punctuation and capitalization.
Spelling generally correct on basic words and routine punctuation and capitalization.
Few spelling errors even on more difficult words, consistent use of punctuation and capitalization.
Spelling correct even on more difficult words and accurate and creative use of punctuation and capitalization.
____
Mood and Tone
Poems do not reflect a sense of mood or tone throughout the collection.
Poems reflect some sense of mood or tone within the collection.
Poems reflect a partial sense of mood and tone within the collection
Poems reflect a full sense of mood and tone throughout collection.
____
       
Total---->
____

Teacher Comments:

 


This rubric is from www.TeacherJet.com