Name ______________________________________________ Date ____________________

Creative Writing Self Evaluation

Place a mark on the continuum to show your assessment of yourself, and respond to the
questions or comment on your performance.
1. How did you use the time given in class for individual writing?
I used time efficiently

1 I wasted a lot of time

Describe how you used the class writing time and any changes you think you need to make.

2. Did you participate in the sharing of ideas and comments on peers writing
I gave constructive
5
1 I was mostly silent
comments
Comment on your strengths as a peer reviewer, or any difficulties you have. How could you improve as
a peer reviewer?

3. How organized were you? Did you use a writing record of some sort to keep track of progress
on a piece? How did you organize your notes and drafts? Did you separate versions of drafts?
I did nothing to
I was well organized
5
1
organize
Describe how you organized yourself, and how/whether you might change your organizational methods
for the next quarter.

4. To what extent did you try to develop independent work habits in areas such as editing and
revising?
I always checked and
I waited for the
tried to self-correct my 5
1 teacher to correct my
papers
mistakes
Comment:

5. What level of work does this portfolio represent?

My best effort-- a result

of effort and time put
5
into writing

Last minute things

1 just to satisfy the
course requirement

Comment:

6. How do the pieces in this portfolio demonstrate what you now know or can do in writing?
overall? (Be specific in the skills, process or style that the piece(s) show in your writing.)

7. What grade do you think you deserve in this subject. Explain why in some detail.

8. What comments or suggestions do you have about this class overall? What suggestions
could you make for future writing assignments for next quarter?

Portfolio Evaluation
Use these rubrics to evaluate each of the pieces in your portfolio.

For each piece, give yourself a score and justify it with specific statements about
the strengths and weaknesses of the piece, or what you like or dont like about the
piece.
The highest score for each category is 5
5= Goes beyond this criteria, or meets it in an exceptional manner
3= meets the basic criteria but may have a few small problems
1-2= may attempt, but does not meet the criteria.
General Prose
Ideas: The heart of the
message, the content of
the piece, the main
theme, with the details
that enrich and develop
that theme.

Organization: The internal

structure, the thread of central
meaning, the logical and
sometimes intriguing pattern of
ideas.

Sentence Fluency: The

rhythm and flow of the
language, the sound of
word patterns, the way in
which the writing plays to
the ear, not just to the
eye.

Word Choice: The use

of rich, colorful, precise
language that moves
and enlightens the
reader.

Conventions: The
mechanical correctness of
the piece; spelling,
grammar and usage,
paragraphing, use of
capitals, and punctuation.

5 Paper is clear and

focused; holds the
reader's attention.
The topic is narrow and
manageable.
Details which show
rather than tell and go
beyond the obvious.
ideas are fresh and
original. Clear thesis
containing both fact and
opinion to make it
interesting to reader

5 Organizational structure
enhances the central idea
of the paper; including an
attention-getting
introduction and a
satisfying conclusion with
a sense of closure.
Introductory paragraph gives a
hint of what is coming, and
makes a reader want to read
on.
Details are in the right place.
Sequencing is logical and
effective. Everything leads up
to my most important point or
thesis. The title is original.
Has an effective, original title

5 The writing has an

easy flow, rhythm, and
cadence. Sentences
are well built.
Sentences are
constructed in a way that
helps make meaning
clear. Sentences vary in
length as well as
structure. Creative and
appropriate connector
words. Writing seems to
flow. Dialogue, if used,
sounds natural and
advances the purpose of
the paper.

5 Words convey the

intended message is
a precise,
interesting, and
natural way. Words
are specific and
accurate. Words and
phrases create pictures
and linger in the
reader's mind. The
language is natural and
never overdone.
Lively action verbs
carry the meaning.
Adjectives are not
overly piled on to carry
meaning.

KEY QUESTION: Did

the writer stay
focused and share
original and fresh
information or
perspective about
the topic?

KEY QUESTION: Did the

organizational structure
enhance the ideas and
make the paper easier to
read? Or, does the
structure overwhelm the
ideas like too much
perfume in a crowded
elevator?

KEY QUESTION: Can

you FEEL the words
and phrases flow
together as someone
reads it aloud?

KEY QUESTION: Do
the words create
vivid pictures that
linger in the
reader's mind?

5 The writer
demonstrates a good
grasp of standard
writing conventions
(e.g., spelling,
punctuation,
capitalization, grammar,
usage, paragraphing).
Spelling is accurate.
Periods, commas,
exclamation marks, semicolons, colons
and quotation marks are in
the correct places.
Uses consistent verb tense,
and has no subject- verb
agreement, pronoun
problems or problems with
plural.
KEY QUESTION: How
much editing would
have to be done to be
ready to share the
paper with an outside
source?
* a whole lot? Score in
the 1-2 range
* a moderate amount?
Score in the 3 range.
* very little? Score in
the 4-5 range.

POEM RUBRIC

Description given is for a 5

score

Ideas: The message,

content, or main theme

Organization: The internal

structure; the order,
connection and development
of ideas

The Flow: The smooth

flow of phrases
/sentences. The rhythms
and sounds; use of line
and stanza breaks

Word Choice: The use

of rich, precise
language; words of
suitable level, used
correctly

Conventions: The
mechanical correctness;
purposeful use of
punctuation; correct
spelling, grammar and
usage

5 Poem has a central

focus. Poem uses simile,
metaphor, and/or
sensory language to
express the idea
Details show rather than
tell, and go beyond the
obvious. Poem conveys
clear mood or tone.

Poem is organized effectively

into stanzas (if needed).
Opening engages the reader.
Poem progresses effectively.
Last line lingers in the mind, or
leaves a sense of discovery or
conclusion.

If meter is used, the

pattern feels natural; if
non-metered, the natural
flow of lines fits the mood
of the poem. Line breaks
used effectivelyadd to
the piece rather than end
each line at end of
sentence. Line lengths
appropriate.

Words used are colorful

and specific; not
clichd. If rhyme is
used it sounds natural
not forced. Words
create pictures,
sensations that
engage the reader.

Spelling accurate.
Punctuation used
appropriately (Poems
composed in sentence type
format should follow normal
conventions) Tense is
consistent grammar within
phrases is correct.

Has an interesting title.

1. Title ______________________________________________________________ genre____________________

Ideas

Organization

Fluency/Flow

Word Choice

Conventions

TOTAL

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2. Title ______________________________________________________________genre____________________

Ideas

Organization

Fluency/Flow

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Conventions

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comments:

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Ideas

Organization

Fluency/Flow

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Convention
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4.

Title _____________________________________________________________genre____________________

Ideas

Organization

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5.

Title _____________________________________________________________genre____________________

Ideas

Organization

Fluency/Flow

Word Choice

Convention
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TOTAL

comments:

Which piece do you think shows your best work this quarter, or which piece are you the
most pleased with. Explain.

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Portfolio Grade

Followed Portfolio instructions: _______

Reflection/Self-evaluations: Student demonstrates ability to accurately selfassess.______