Creative Aspects

Does Not Meet

Standards
(Fail) <10.5/30

Meets Minimum
Requirements
(D) 10.5-15/30

Meets Expected
Standards
(C) 15-19.5/30

Exceeds Expected
Standards
(B) 19.5-22.5/30

Excels- Well Above

Expected
Standards
(A) 22.5+/30

Spelling and
Grammar
/3

There are so many spelling

and grammar errors that it
is difficult to comprehend
the meaning.
0-1/3

Poor spelling and grammar

muddle the overall
effectiveness of this piece.
1-1.5/3

Few spelling and grammar

errors that do not take
away from the quality of
the assignment. 2-2.25/3

Proper use of spelling and

grammar is employed
consistently throughout the
writing assignment. >2.25/3

Word
Choice/Diction
/4

Poor word choice and

descriptions throughout.
Elementary word choices
and many words misused.
0-1.4/4

Occasionally strong words,

phrases and sentences,
however most are poorly
chosen and constructed.
1.4-2/4

Writing contains many

cliche ideas and an
uninspired style.
0-1/3

Writing contains a few

creative ideas but style is
mostly uninspired.
1-1.5/3

Reappropriation of
Poetic Context
/3
Organisation
and
Development of
Technical
Elements
/3
Reflection

Text does not grasp either

the original context or the
context it attempts to
shape itself to. 0-1/3

The text has a minimal

grasp of either the original
context or the context the
poem is being reshaped
into. 1-1.5/3

The formal and technical

elements of poetry suited to
the contexts described are
not observable in this text.
0-1/3

This poem shows some

understanding of general
poetic elements, but is
limited in its ability to apply
context to these. 1-1.5/3

Strong words and

descriptions throughout.
Many words are above
average and used
appropriately throughout.
2.6-3/4
Writing is somewhat
creative. Some new and
imaginative ideas. Good
writing.
2-2.25/3
Both the original and
repurposed contexts are
evident in the poem,
however the occasional
inaccuracy is visible. 22.25/3
This poem develops
technical poetic aspects in
a way that mirrors both
contexts being discussed,
however is not balanced in
their approach. 2-2.25/3

Strong, vivid words and

descriptions throughout.
Words are above average,
and used appropriately
throughout. 3+/4

Creativity
/3

Spelling/grammar are
average quality, with
intermittent errors that
affect the reading process of
the piece in a minor way.
1.5-2/3
Some strong words and
descriptions. Some above
average word choices
however, many words are
used inappropriately.
2-2.6/4
Mostly avoids clich,
however the odd clich is
found here and there. Style
begins to appear more
polished.
1.5-2/3
A grasp of both contexts is
somewhat evident, however
far from clearly established.
1.5-2/3
This poem shows basic
understanding of both
technical elements and how
their usage changes with
context. 1.5-2/3

Writing is extremely
creative. Ideas and style is
refreshing and imaginative.
Talented writing.
>2.25/3
This text clearly repurposes
the original context of the
poem and in doing so
provides new commentary
on the original text. >2.25/3
This poem balances the
technical elements of the
original and new contexts,
and has organized these in
a way that provokes
thought about the issues
raised. >2.25/3

Deconstruction
and analysis of
text
/8
Styling Reflects
a Reflective
Piece
/4

Does not deconstruct text

and make reference to the
contexts being explored
within the realms of the
assignment. 0-2.8/8

Occasionally references the

text or context, but does
not explore these in any
depth. 2.8-4/8

Makes links to text and

context regularly, however
fails to analyse both of these
elements in great depth. 45.2/8

Ties text to context and

vice versa, makes mostly
relevant textual and
contextual links when
analyzing. 5.2-6/8

Accurately and succinctly

ties context to content and
provides deep analysis as to
why elements of the poem
are how they are. 6+/8

The analysis of the poem

does not adequately
deconstruct or reflect upon
what is written.
0-1.4/4

The reflective or analytical

elements of this piece are
lacking but somewhat
observable.
1.4-2/4

The reflection and analysis

provided on the poem are
both definitely observable.
2-2.6/4

The reflection and analysis

are well balanced and
provide the feeling of a
reflective piece. 2.6-3/4

The poem is constantly

referenced, analysed and
reflected upon to provide
decent insight into the text.
3+/4