Poetry Rubric

Writing & Illustrating a Poem

Writer’s Name: Father (Compilation)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate poetic appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
form and lacks any form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, real length. length
blank 7
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 9
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 8
Give a 0 if
there are
no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment 8
and goes beyond
the requirements.

Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and

n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning. 8
there is no
illustration
at all
Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 80
 A father’s poem for a father is an extraordinary masterpiece that tells
Comments:
the unrevealed works how a father works for his family. He uses beautiful
imagery to show respect and gratefulness behind the secret.

Poetry Rubric
Writing & Illustrating a Poem
Writer’s Name: Najmul Sahar Ahmadi (Country of Hopes’ Poem)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
poetic form and form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, lacks any real length
blank length. 8
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 8
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 8
Give a 0 if
there are no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment 9
and goes beyond
the requirements.

Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and

n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration 9
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning.
there is no
illustration
at all

Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 84

The writer uses appropriate verses in accordance to the form for a

Comments:
poem. He is clearly demonstrating his mind and wishes through imagery such
as “land recession, motherland, etc”. This beautiful art work is created by
beautiness and pure soul of humankind for humanity.

Poetry Rubric
Writing & Illustrating a Poem
Writer’s Name: Seyed Mohammad Sajjad (I used to whiten all the walls)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
poetic form and form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, lacks any real length
blank length. 8
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 8
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 9
Give a 0 if
there are no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
 understanding some understanding of complete
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment
and goes beyond 10
the requirements.

Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and

n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration 10
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning.
there is no
illustration
at all

Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 90

Comments:The writer intensifies the impact of his poet's words as he shows us

with his words rather than just telling us what he feels. The writer
demonstrates his poem by tactile imagery such as; “I used to whiten all the
walls, without I know that I am blackening and etc” It describe the poem
physical sensations or feels on their body.

Poetry Rubric
Writing & Illustrating a Poem
Writer’s Name: Compilation (I am a refugee)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
poetic form and form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, lacks any real length
blank length. 8
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 9
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
 Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 9
Give a 0 if
there are no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment 10
and goes beyond
the requirements.

Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and

n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration 10
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning.
there is no
illustration
at all

Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 92

The writer intensifies of his poem by visual and auditory imageries.

Comments:
He/She may uses this to strengthen his/her will and wishes to be brave, tough
and expressing his/her voices to the world leader to open their eyes directly to
act and live this world in peacefulness.
 Poetry Rubric
Writing & Illustrating a Poem
Writer’s Name: Compilation (Migrant Dove)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
poetic form and form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, lacks any real length
blank length. 7
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 7
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 7
Give a 0 if
there are no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete 8
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment
and goes beyond
the requirements.

Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and 7

n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning.
there is no
illustration
at all
 Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 72

The writer intensifies of his poem by visual imagery. He/she

Comments:
demonstrates the poem completely good. He/she uses little imagery to show
the implicit meaning of his/her poem. He should use more implicit imagery.

Poetry Rubric
Writing & Illustrating a Poem
Writer’s Name: Faezeh Qurbani (Cloudy Sky)
Peer Editor: _____________________ Poem Prompt: ________________________________

BEGINNING DEVELOPING ACCOMPLISHED EXEMPLARY SCORE

6 7 8 9-10

Form Uses an May use an Effectively uses Creatively uses

(rhyme Inappropriate appropriate poetic an appropriate poetic form. an appropriate poetic
poetic form and form but lacks any real Appropriate length. form. Good length.
schemes, lacks any real length
blank length. 8
verse,
lyric, free
verse, etc.)

Word Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of Student’s use of

Usage vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is vocabulary is
very basic. more telling than routine and precise, vivid,
showing. workable and paints a
Give a 0 if strong clear and 7
they use a complete picture
forbidden in the reader’s
mind.
word
Poetic Uses few or no Uses some poetic Uses poetic Effectively uses
Technique poetic literary/rhetorical literary/rhetorical devices to literary/rhetorical
literary/rhetorical devices to reinforce the reinforce the theme. devices to reinforce
s devices. theme. the theme.
(devices) 8
Give a 0 if
there are no
identified
devices
Effort Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work Student’s work
lacks demonstrates demonstrates an demonstrates a
understanding some understanding of complete 9
of the understanding of the assignment. understanding of
assignment. the assignment. the assignment
and goes beyond
the requirements.
Illustratio Feeble attempt that Uses an Uses an Effective and 9
n lacks any type of illustration that illustration to creative use of
creative illustration. may add to the poem’s enhance the poem’s an illustration
meaning. meaning. enhances the poem’s
Give a 0 of meaning.
there is no
illustration
at all

Total Score (add all and multiply by 2): 82

The writer intensifies of her poem by visual, auditory and gustatory

Comments:
imageries. He/she demonstrates the poem completely good.