CATEGORY

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Ideas

Presents a fresh, original idea Focuses on an idea, feeling, or experience Uses specific, concrete images

Focuses on a single idea. Idea is mostly understandable.

Focuses on a single idea. Idea may be understandable, but still fuzzy

Idea is somewhat clear.

Idea is unclear or unfocused May include random ideas.

Organization

Uses a logical, effective organizational strategy and follows format of each poem exactly. Poem uses form to interpret idea creatively and effectively.

Sequencing is logical The poetry form has been followed with few or no errors.

Sequencing is logical The poetry form has more errors than it should.

Sequencing is evident, but is illogical.

Sequencing is not evident.

Word Choice

Precise, original, fresh words Creates vivid images.

Attempts to use descriptive words to create images Tries to use words for specificity Experiments with new and different words with some success.

Attempts to use descriptive words to create images. Does not experiment with new or different words.

Uses general or ordinary words. Attempts new words with limited success.

General or ordinary words. Includes inappropriate words or limited use of vocabulary.

Presentation

Presentation includes features beyond the assigned requirements which enhance meaning Neat and legible

Assigned format is followed Presentation is neat and legible

Assigned format is mostly followed Presentation is neat and legible

Assigned format is somewhat followed. Presentation is not as neat or legible.

Limited quality of appearance Assigned format not followed