BREADTH MAJOR LEARNING OUTCOMES (MLOs)

MLO 8: Creative Writing and Social Action Assessment Standards
(A level of 3 is necessary to fulfill the built-in assessment)

POETRY

5. Exemplary.
The poem meets all of the criteria stated above. The work establishes a resonant moment or illumination. The poem employs utmost precision and vividness in the use of language, producing density and intensity of expression. It achieves maximum impact with a minimal number of words. The poem uses specific, strong, representative details, and avoids abstractions and generalities. Excellent use of figurative language. The rhythm is compelling. There is evocative use of the senses, effective linebreaks, and an authentic voice. The poem addresses, excellently, the social, cultural, historical or political contexts out of which the social action art emerges. The poem demonstrates, profoundly, an informed and ethical reflection of a significant social issue. The poem has been presented to a diverse audience and profoundly engaged with the interests and needs of that audience. Errors in spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and usage are rare.

4. Very Good
The poem meets all of the criteria stated above. The work establishes a clear moment or illumination. The poem employs some precision and vividness in the use of language, producing some density and intensity of expression. It achieves an adequate impact, despite its need, occasionally, for tightening the number of words. The poem uses representative details, and occasional abstractions and generalities. There is some use of figurative language. The rhythm is apparent. The senses, voice, linebreaks are adequately employed. The poem addresses, fairly completely, the social, cultural, historical or political contexts out of which the social action art emerges. It demonstrates, fairly well, an informed and ethical reflection of a significant social issue. The poem has been presented to a diverse audience and engaged adequately with the interests and needs of that audience. Errors in spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and usage do not impede understanding.

3. Satisfactory
The poem meets most of the criteria stated above. The work demonstrates a basic moment or illumination. Representative details, senses, rhythm chosen to relate the poem are discernible. There is occasional use of figurative language and adequate linebreaks. Voice is apparent. Density and intensity of expression need further development. Several unnecessary details are present or more detail is required. Tendency toward abstractions and generalities. The poem is moving toward the social, cultural, historical or political contexts out of which the social action art emerges. Some evidence exists of an informed and ethical reflection of the significant social issue. The poem has been presented to a diverse audience. Errors in spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and usage do not impede understanding.

2. Needs Improvement
The poem meets some of the criteria stated above. The work may need a clearer moment or illumination. The representative details, senses, rhythm may require more work. The poem needs to demonstrate a greater use of figurative language. Linebreaks and voice may need work. Density and intensity of expression may need extensive development. Attention to detail may require more work. The work primarily tends toward abstractions and generalities. The poem may need to demonstrate the social, cultural, historical or political contexts out of which the social action art emerges. It may need to demonstrate a more informed and ethical reflection of the significant social issue. The poem may need to be presented to a diverse audience. Errors in spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and usage impede understanding.

1. Needs Considerable Improvement
The poem meets a few of the criteria stated above. The work needs a more clear moment or illumination. Representative details, senses, rhythm, figurative language, linebreaks, and voice may not be discernible. Attention to detail requires work. The work primarily tends toward abstractions and generalities. The poem needs to demonstrate the social, cultural, historical or political contexts out of which the social action art emerges. The work needs to demonstrate a more informed and ethical reflection of the significant social issue. The poem needs to be presented to a diverse audience. Errors in spelling, punctuation, mechanics, and usage impede understanding.