1. Poetry Grading Checklist Each poem should contain the following:
Title of Poem:
1 pt. each item:
10+ lines; typed
Figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, or hyperbole) – underline and label.
Imagery – underline and label.
Word choice is expressive and descriptive and sounds like the writer.
Tone, Mood, or Theme comes through.
Organized in a way that makes sense with proper line breaks and/or stanzas.
Minimal spelling, caps. errors.
Colored picture or artwork neatly displayed.
1 draft of poem that shows revisions.
GLO #4: Neat, Colorful, Thoughtful, Quality work
Extra pt.: Voice, deeper meaning & insight comes through with the use of creative words, phrases, or images.
Total: _______ / 10 pts. total

2. Poetry Grading Checklist Each poem should contain the following:
Title of Poem:
1 pt. each item:
10+ lines; typed
Figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, or hyperbole) – underline and label.
Imagery – underline and label.
Word choice is expressive and descriptive and sounds like the writer.
Tone, Mood, or Theme comes through.
Organized in a way that makes sense with proper line breaks and/or stanzas.
Minimal spelling, caps. errors.
Colored picture or artwork neatly displayed.
1 draft of poem that shows revisions.
GLO #4: Neat, Colorful, Thoughtful, Quality work
Extra pt.: Voice, deeper meaning & insight comes through with the use of creative words, phrases, or images.
Total: _______ / 10 pts. total 2

3. Poetry Grading Checklist Each poem should contain the following:
Title of Poem:
1 pt. each item:
10+ lines; typed
Figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, or hyperbole) – underline and label.
Imagery – underline and label.
Word choice is expressive and descriptive and sounds like the writer.
Tone, Mood, or Theme comes through.
Organized in a way that makes sense with proper line breaks and/or stanzas.
Minimal spelling, caps. errors.
Colored picture or artwork neatly displayed.
1 draft of poem that shows revisions.
GLO #4: Neat, Colorful, Thoughtful, Quality work
Extra pt.: Voice, deeper meaning & insight comes through with the use of creative words, phrases, or images.
Total: _______ / 10 pts. total 3

4. Poetry Grading Checklist Each poem should contain the following:
Title of Poem:
1 pt. each item:
10+ lines; typed
Figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, or hyperbole) – underline and label.
Imagery – underline and label.
Word choice is expressive and descriptive and sounds like the writer.
Tone, Mood, or Theme comes through.
Organized in a way that makes sense with proper line breaks and/or stanzas.
Minimal spelling, caps. errors.
Colored picture or artwork neatly displayed.
1 draft of poem that shows revisions.
GLO #4: Neat, Colorful, Thoughtful, Quality work
Extra pt.: Voice, deeper meaning & insight comes through with the use of creative words, phrases, or images.
Total: _______ / 10 pts. total 4

5. Choice 1: Analysis Paragraph Grading Checklist (Highest Grade: B)
What is the mood, tone, or theme of the poem?
Paragraph Grading Checklist:
Topic sentence (restate and answer the question)
Detail/Reason #1
Evidence/Quote (line #)
Explain/Elaborate how it supports the tone, mood, or theme
Detail/Reason #2
Detail/Reason #3
Conclude
Evidence (quote) & Explanations clearly support topic sentence (2 pts.)
Minimal errors in pcs & grammar.
Typed in MLA format.
Total: _____ / 15 pts.

6. Choice 2: Analysis Essay Grading Checklist: Highest Grade A/B