Poetry

Characteristics
Content and Ideas

Rubric
2
Content of poem relates to the topic only minimally. Partially engages reader. Focus is not clear and ideas are not well developed. Flows poorly and attempts to transition from beginning to end.

4
Content of poem is clearly related to the topic. Engages reader immediately and continuously. Ideas are very well focused and detail is powerful.

3
Content of poem relates to the topic. Engages reader. Ideas are focused and clear to the reader with sufficient detail.

1
Content of this poem does not relate to the topic. Reader is not engaged. No clear focus or development.

Organization and Transitions

Flows exceptionally well and has smooth transitions from beginning to end. Poem clearly follows appropriate format.

Flows and has a transition from beginning to end.

ac!s flow and transition.

Voice and Style

"ivid and expressive Exceptional emotion and style

Poem follows appropriate format with minimal errors. #ome vivid language and expression. Evidence of emotion and style. %nly a few lapses of conventions.

Poem follows appropriate format with multiple errors. $ttempts vivid language and expression. ac! of emotion and style. ac! of conventions are distracting.

Poem does not follow appropriate format. No vivid language and expression. No emotion or style. ac! of conventions ma!e writing unable to read.

Conventions

Conventions contribute to the effectiveness of the writing.