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Poetry Analysis Essay 
Poetry Analysis Essay
In this essay, you will which you analyze the poem’s literary elements (parts of the poem and figures of speech) and use this analysis to interpret the meaning of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary elements does the author use to demonstrate this message?
Rubric Code: A9C57A
By v_johana11
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Beginning (D)

13 pts

Developing

16 pts

Strong

20 pts

Organization

Beginning (D)

Some organization
Developing

Focused and organized
Strong

Clearly focused and well-organized
Introduction

Beginning (D)

Introduction is missing two or more of the following requirements
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-a brief biography of poet
-thesis,
-key elements
Developing

Introduction contains most of the requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-a brief biography of poe
-thesis
-key elements
Strong

Introduction contains all requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-a brief summary,
-a brief biography of poet
-thesis
-key elements
Body Paragraphs

Beginning (D)

The essay does not explain the elements that have been used by the poet, or what the element gave to the poem clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the elements discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Developing

The essay explains with some inconsistency, the elements that have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poem. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Strong

The essay thoroughly explains why the element may have been used by the author, or what the element gave to the poem. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the elements discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Textual Support

Beginning (D)

The essay does not use textual evidence(quotes from the poem) to support assertions made in body paragraphs.
Developing

The essay includes some textual evidence to support assertions made in body paragraphs.
Strong

The essay includes textual evidence that thoroughly supports assertions made in body paragraphs.
Conclusion

Beginning (D)

Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Developing

Conclusion contains most of the required elements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Strong

Conclusion contains all required elements:
-Restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relate poem to broader themes in life
Conventions

Beginning (D)

May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion
Developing

May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors do not cause confusion
Strong

Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English
MLA

Beginning (D)

No MLA requirements met (not typed).
Developing

Some MLA requirements met but not everything done as specified.
Strong

All MLA requirements are met (Typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1" margins, double spaced).
Length

Beginning (D)

Full page length not met (at least 1 and a half pages written).
Developing

Full page length not met (at least 2 and a half pages written).
Strong

Full three page minimum met



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  • poetry, poem, analysis

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