Haiku Poetry Rubric

Category 5 points 3 points 1 point 0 points

Haiku poetry The poem has 3 The poem has 3 The poem has 3 The poem has 3
form lines, with the lines , 2 of lines, but only 1 lines, but none
proper number which have the line has the has the correct
of syllables in correct syllable correct number syllable count.
each line:5,7,5 count. of syllables.

Structure: line Lines relate to Second line Second line Lines do not
relationship each other; does not relate does not relate appear to be
Poem includes to first; third to first, and about the same
“cutting word.” line relates to third line does subject.
second. not relate to
second.
Language: Vivid and Effective Vague or Imagery not
Imagery memorable imagery imprecise descernible
imagery; imagery
includes kigo,
or seasonal clue
Subject Poem presents Poem presents Poem presents Poem presents
an everyday, an everyday an event in an experience
personal possible nature not that is not about
experience with experience with personal, not nature.
nature nature everyday
Neatness Neatly keyed Keyed in but Hand written Smudged,
and centered. not centered. smeared;
messy.

Spelling No spelling 1 spelling error. 2 spelling 3> spelling

errors. errors. errors.