Poetry Rubric
| Poetry |
Novice |
Apprentice |
Veteran |
Master |
Score |
Ability to captivate the reader |
Unfocused; author seems unsure of direction
(1-2 pts.) |
Some focus, but lacks continuity
(3-4 pts.) |
Well focused and interests reader throughout.
(5-6 pts) |
Captivates and involves reader deeply. (7-8 pts) |
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Sensory Images |
Difficult to visualize image or emotion (1-3 pts) |
Some use of image, idea, or emotion (4-6 pts) |
Clear use of sensory images to portray ideas or emotions (7-9 pts) |
Vivid, detailed images and intensely felt emotion 10-12 pts) |
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Use of Language |
Imprecise or inappropriate choice of words (1-2 pts) |
Expresses thoughts marginally (3-4 pts) |
Appropriate choice of language (5-6 pts) |
Uses rich and imaginative language (7-8 pts) |
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Punctuation |
Arbitrary punctuation (1-2 pts) |
Some meaningful punctuation (3-4 pts) |
Punctuation meaningful throughout (4-5 pts) |
Punctuation enhances conveyance of thoughts and images (5-6 pts) |