Narrative Poem Rubric
Points
Content
Length
Organization
Elements of Poetry
Conventions
Fluency and Rhythm
Presentation
-SLS heading
-Title of poem
-Typed, 12 font, 1 ½ space
-Readable font and in black ink
Comments:
4 – Exemplary
3 – Proficient
2- Developing
1 - Beginning
Student uses 10 or more
facts about their state or
country from their report.
Poem is at least 5 stanzas
long. The poem has
minimum of 20 lines.
The poem is very well
organized and each stanza
is specific to one central
idea, and the lines of
poetry tie the details
together.
Sensory details and
figurative language create
vivid images that
contribute significantly to
the meaning of the poem;
sound devices such as
rhyme, alliteration, or
repetition are used
effectively and contribute
to the meaning of the
poem. Word choice is
vivid and exact
throughout.
The poem contains no
errors.
Student uses 8-9 facts about their
state or country from their report.
Student uses 5-7 facts from their
state or country report.
Student uses 4 facts or less.
Poem is 4 stanzas long. The poem
ranges from 15-20 lines.
The poem has 6-9 too few lines or
too many lines.
The poem has 10 or more lines
missing or has too many lines.
The poem is pretty well organized.
One idea or stanza may seem out of
place.
The poem is hard to follow and
detracts (lessens) from content.
The poem shows no organization
and no identifiable structure.
Sensory details and figurative
language contribute to the meaning
of the poem; sound devices such as
rhyme, alliteration or repetition, also
add meaning to the poem. Most
word choices are precise.
Sensory details and figurative
language may be underused or
inappropriate to the subject; sound
devices such as rhyme, alliteration,
or repetition, may be underused or
they may fail to add to the meaning
of the poem. Word choices may be
vague, repetitive, or inaccurate.
There is no use – or consistently
confusing or inappropriate use – of
sensory details, figurative language,
or sound devices. Words may be
misused or unclear.
There are few errors in conventions,
grammar, or spelling.
There are some errors in the
mechanics, grammar, or spelling.
There are numerous errors that
compromise meaning.
The poem flows from line
to line and has appealing
rhythm.
Student has SLS heading
and all required elements
are there.
The poem flows in most places, and
has evidence of rhythm.
The poem flows in some places, but
appears choppy and without rhythm.
The poem completely lacks flow
and or rhythm.
Student is missing 1 element from
the guidelines.
Student is missing 2 elements from
the guidelines.
Student is missing 3 or more
elements from the guidelines.
Grade:
/28