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Poetry Analysis Essay
Poetry Analysis Essay
In this essay, you will analyze the poem for theme, literary devices (figurative language), imagery, and your ability to use textual evidence to support your analysis of this poem. In other words, what is the poem saying and what literary devices/strategies does the author use to demonstrate this message? Due date: January 22
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Poetry Analysis Essay
Beginning
1 pts
Developing
3 pts
Strong
5 pts
Organization
Beginning
Some organization of ideas and structure but paper lacks focus.
Developing
Ideas are mostly organized and focused throughout the essay.
Strong
Ideas are clearly focused and student wrote a well-organized intro, body conclusion. There is a logical progression of ideas with appropriate transitions.
Introduction
Beginning
Introduction is missing more than 1 of the following requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement, which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Developing
Introduction is missing one of the requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Strong
Introduction contains all requirements:
-name of poem,
-name of poet,
-thesis statement which includes -a brief summary of the poem's theme/main idea and the literary devices used to convey that message
Body Paragraphs
Beginning
The essay does not explain the devices/imagery that have been used by the poet, or what the devices/imagery contributes to the poem clearly. It is not clear that the student understands the definitions of the devices discussed and is not able to apply their knowledge to the poem.
Developing
The essay explains with some inconsistency, the devices/imagery that have been used by the author, or what the devices/imagery contributes to the poem. It is fairly clear that the student understands the definition of the devices discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem, but the explanation may be brief - with little elaboration/connections.
Strong
The essay thoroughly explains why the devices/imagery may have been used by the author, or what the devices/images contributes to the poem. It is clear that the student understands the definition of the devices discussed and is able to apply their knowledge to the poem with full elaboration and applicable connections to the theme.
Conclusion
Beginning
Conclusion does not sum up main points or relate it back to theme of poem. Or conclusion does not exist.
Developing
Conclusion contains most of the required elements:
-restated thesis
-summary of main points
-relates poem to broader themes in life
Strong
Conclusion sums up main points and relates it back to theme.
Texual Evidence
Beginning
Weak examples do not convincingly support interpretation and analysis. Line numbers may not be stated with each example.
Irrelevant or no evidence exists.
Developing
Adequate examples are cited, states line numbers, supports interpretation, but needs additional or stronger textual evidence.
Strong
Insightful and specific examples are cited with line numbers. Evidence fully supports analysis/ interpretation
Conventions
Beginning
May have errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors may cause some confusion. Errors in MLA format and/or heading are frequent and numerous.
Developing
May have a few errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and other conventions; these
errors do not cause confusion. Some minor errors in MLA format and/or heading
Strong
Generally free from
errors in grammar,
spelling, mechanics,
and other conventions
of written English. Essay is entirely in MLA format including a perfect MLA heading, double spaced, TN Roman, 12 font, correct alignment
Keywords:
poetry, poem, analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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