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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:
B9C54W
By
v_johana11
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Poetry Analysis Essay
Beginning
13 pts
Developing
16 pts
Strong
20 pts
Organization
Beginning
Some organization
Developing
Focused and organized
Strong
Clearly focused and well-organized
Introduction
Beginning
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
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
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
Conclusion is missing one or more of the requirements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
Developing
Conclusion contains most of the required elements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
Strong
Conclusion contains all required elements:
-Restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relate poem to broader themes in life
Conventions
Beginning
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
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
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
Keywords:
poetry, poem, analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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