If you are new at judging or just need help with judging, there are questions below every category to help you.
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Title
[ 5 Marks ]
- Is the title eye-catching?
- Did it draw you in immediately?
- Does it match the cover?
Cover
[ 5 Marks ]
- Is the cover eye-catching?
- Does it match the title?
- Did it draw you in immediately?
Grammar and Punctuation
[ 10 Marks ]
- Were there any misspelt words?
- Did the poet use punctuation, and if they did, did he/she use them correctly?
Word Phrasing
[ 10 Marks ]
- Were there any awkward phrases?
- Were the poems smooth/easy to read?
The Message
[ 5 Marks ]
- Were the poems easy to read/understand?
- Did you get the whole message of every poem?
Fluency
[ 5 Marks ]
- Were the poems flowing nicely?
- Did every poem link and match the title and mood of the book?
Tone/Emotion/Mood
[ 5 Marks ]
- Could you feel the emotion behind every word?
- Was the tone/mood good? Did it fit the poem perfectly?
Figurative Language
[ 10 Marks ]
- Did the poet use good metaphors and similies?
- Was the poet's writing basic?
- Did it 'wow' you?
- Were you amazed at how well the poet portrayed their pieces?
Writing Style
[ 5 Marks ]
- Is the format of each poem good?
- Is it attractive?
Overall Impression
[ 20 Marks ]
- How much did you enjoy the book?
- Would you read it again?
- Would others enjoy it?
- Would others agree with the way you judged the book?
- Use this as an opportunity to state what you liked and did not like about the book.
Total
[ 80 Marks ]
