Poetry Rubric

To judge your poetry & skill, each 2nd/3rd and subsequent draft will be scored as follows:

9-10: Exemplary
These poems are effective, exemplary examples of the poetic form. Use of literary devices and vocabulary is effective, skillful, and evokes meaning. Almost every word is useful and carefully chosen to strengthen the overall piece. Few, if any, grammar/punctuation errors. A creative voice, speaker, setting, audience is established effectively. Work was turned in on time.

8: Outstanding/Exemplary late
These poems are outstanding. They are good examples of poetic form. They use literary devices and vocabulary that is mostly effective, with much skill, and occasionally evoke a meaning, but the poem has gaps overall. Many words are useful, but words or lines may be vague, abstract, ineffective that weaken the overall piece. There are some grammar/punctuation errors, but nothing that gets in the way of comprehending or appreciating the piece. A voice, speaker, setting, audience is hinted at or attempted, but piece may have some minor gaps.

7: Average/Outstanding late
These poems satisfy the required draft. They dutifully complete the assignment, but perhaps without as much skill as those above. Poems have meaning, but also have gaps or are inconsistent. Language may be vague or ineffective overall. Common errors make reading the poem difficult. Theme, character, setting, plot, etc. may also be vague or undeveloped. A voice is developing, but requires additional drafts to correct errors, or weaknesses of the overall piece.

6: Below average/Average late
These poems are written largely below grade level, perhaps too hastily or without consideration of the audience. They tend to be vague, uninteresting or not creative. They lack effective use of literary devices and are in general weak, needing several major revisions.

5: Missing/Below average late

1-4: Not possible.