iRubric: Poetry Analysis Essay rubric

Some organization of ideas and structure but paper lacks focus.

Ideas are mostly organized and focused throughout the essay.

Ideas are clearly focused and student wrote a well-organized intro, body conclusion. There is a logical progression of ideas with appropriate transitions.

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.

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.

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.

Weak examples do not convincingly support interpretation and analysis. Line numbers may not be stated with each example.
Irrelevant or no evidence exists.

Adequate examples are cited, states line numbers, supports interpretation, but needs additional or stronger textual evidence.

Insightful and specific examples are cited with line numbers. Evidence fully supports analysis/ interpretation