Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Grade: 5 x 4 = /20
Criteria
Content
Level 4
Entire poem shows reflection and
expression of a particular theme.
Supportive ideas are relevant &
original throughout.
Poem gives real insight into the
writer's character and point of
view.
Structure
Language
Voice
Body Language
Level 3
Poem shows some evidence of the
author's reflections on a particular
theme.
Supportive ideas are mostly relevant
& original.
Parts of the poem might be offtopic but most of the poem
expresses some depth and insight.
Most Lines and stanzas are carefully
chosen to reinforce rhytmn.
The poem is organized in a way that
lends itself to the spoken word.
Level 2
Poem is basic and shows very
little reflection on a theme.
Supportive ideas are mostly
irrelevant & unoriginal.
The poet's feelings are not
revealed.
Level 1
Theme is unclear.
Supportive ideas are missing or
unclear.