Original Poetry Assessment Rubric Name_________________________ Date_______________________ Class______________ Category 4 3 2 1 Word Choice Writer uses vivid words and phrases that paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Every word is in the perfect place. Writer uses great words and phrases that sometimes paint a picture in the reader’s mind. Writer uses words that lack in variety and it is sometimes dull and boring. Writer uses an immature and limited vocabulary that is not at grade level. Grammar and Spelling If mistakes in grammar and spelling are made it is clear that they were made on purpose to advance the poem. Other wise- no mistakes were made. Writer makes 1-2 mistakes in spelling and grammar. Writer makes 3-4 mistakes in spelling or grammar. Writer makes 5 or more mistakes in spelling or grammar and/or the project is presented in pencil. Adding Personality (voice) The writer seems to be writing from experience. The ideas are fresh and new! The writer may be writing from experience, but there is some lack of ownership. It does not always sound fresh and new. The writing does not “belong” to the writer. It is boring, dull, or seems rushed. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else. There seems to be little effort shown and/or it is presented in pencil. Length 15 or more lines 10 - 15 lines 7 - 9 lines Less than 6 lines