Poetry Book Rubric
Level 4
Book contains all
of the
requirements.
Level 3
Book contains
most of the
requirements.
Level 2
Book contains
some of the
requirements.
Level 1
Book contains few
of the
requirements.
All poems are
written in the form
appropriate to the
type.
The overlying
theme of the
poems is clear and
consistent.
Most poems are
written in the form
appropriate to the
type.
The overlying
theme of the
poems is usually
clear.
Some poems are
written in the form
appropriate to the
type.
The overlying
theme of the
poems is
occasionally clear.
Few poems are
written in the form
appropriate to the
type.
It is difficult to
determine the
overlying theme of
the poems.
There is great
variety in the
topics for each
poem.
There is good
variety in the
topics for each
poem.
There is some
variety in the
topics for each
poem.
There is little
variety in the
topics for each
poem.
Word Choice
Words and more
than 2 forms of
figurative
language were
thoughtfully
chosen for
maximum impact
on the reader.
Words and 2
forms of figurative
language were
carefully chosen to
impact the reader.
Words and 1 or 2
forms of figurative
language were
chosen to have
some impact on
the reader.
Words and 0 or 1
form of figurative
language rarely
impacted the
reader.
Illustrations
Effective and
creative use of
an illustration
enhances the
poem’s meaning.
Uses an
illustration to
enhance the
poem’s meaning.
Uses an
illustration that
may add to the
poem’s meaning.
Lacks an
illustration.
They were
completed with
care and
attention to
detail.
They were
completed with
some care and
attention to
detail.
There are a few
errors.
There are some
errors.
Requirements
(number and type
of poems, title,
illustrations)
Form
Theme and
Content
They were
completed with
great care and
attention to
detail.
Conventions
There are no
errors.
There are many
errors.