Poetry Rubric
Poetry Rubric
Poetry Rubric
Name:
BEGINNING
1
DEVELOPING
2
EXEMPLARY
3
SCORE
Word Usage
Students use of
vocabulary is
very basic.
Students use of
vocabulary is
routine and
workable
Students use of
vocabulary is
precise, vivid,
and paints a
strong clear and
complete picture
in the readers
mind.
Poetic
Techniques
(elements)
Uses poetic
techniques such as
figurative language to
reinforce the
theme.
Effectively uses
poetic techniques such
as figurative language
to reinforce the
theme.
Language
Conventions
(spelling,
grammar,
punctuation)
May contain
frequent and
numerous
errors in
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
that interferes
with the
readers
understanding.
Has grade-level
appropriate
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation;
contains few, if
any, errors that
do not interfere
with the readers
understanding.
Effort
Students work
lacks
understanding
of the
assignment.
Students work
demonstrates an
understanding of
the assignment.
Students work
demonstrates a
complete
understanding of
the assignment
and goes beyond
the
requirements.
Illustration
Lacks an
illustration.
Uses an
illustration to
enhance the
poems meaning.
Effective and
creative use of
an illustration
enhances the poems
meaning.
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